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The 15 Best House of Virgin Mary Tours

35 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Mary’s House sits on a pine hill above the ruins and is almost always paired with Ephesus. These 15 combine the two, compared on price, pace and whether lunch and entry fees are in.

Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour - Mary’s House: a quieter, more reflective visit
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Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour

1.Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,573 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $15Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kusadasi cruise port for a private, roughly four-to-five-hour tour of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary. Expect a guided walk through the ancient city, lunch and a carpet-weaving demonstration. Guides such as Mel, Seyhan and Füsun have earned praise for adapting the day to families and individual interests.

“B, our travel guide, was very good. She provided a lot of history of all our sightseeing places. We had a great time”

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PRIVATE TOUR FOR CRUISERS: Mary's House (Meryemana) and Ephesus - Mary’s House: a small shrine with wide significance
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PRIVATE TOUR FOR CRUISERS: Mary’s House (Meryemana) and Ephesus

2.Private Tour For Cruisers: Mary’s House (Meryemana) and Ephesus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,349 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Meet your private guide at Kuşadası port for an air-conditioned ride to Mary’s House, Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Fatima, Josh and Filiz have led tours that adapt to family pace and interests. Choose an option with or without entrance tickets, and agree on your ship’s return time in advance.

“Amazing tour with Ozzy and Halil who took us all over Ephesus tour, Virgine Mary’s house, Fashion show and so on. Many thanks for all the explanation, was very complete”

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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary with lunch - Ephesus, where the tour earns its keep
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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary with lunch

3.All Inclusive Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $169

From Kusadasi, a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle take you to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis, with lunch at Agora restaurant. Entrance fees, transport and guiding are included. Guides named by past participants include Pilar, Gonga, Hazel and Emre, though your assigned guide may differ.

“The vehicle was awesome! It was new, clean and a/c worked very well. Our guide, Gonga, was very informative and arranged our excursion in the order that gave us the least crowded experience. Gonga also gave us options as to how much walking we wanted or were able to do, looking out for people who may be less able bodied. We were offered options to see how they make carpet and/or pottery but it was not forced on us. Ephesus is an amazing experience which was made even better by having a tour guide.”

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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Mary, LUNCH, Entrances - From Kusadasi port to the upper gate at Ephesus
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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Mary, LUNCH, Entrances

4.All Inclusive Private Ephesus, House of Mary, Lunch, Entrances

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $134

From Kusadasi, take a private, 5 to 6-hour tour of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. Your guide leads the visit, and the price includes entrance fees, air-conditioned transport and a traditional Turkish lunch. Guides such as Nejdet, Fusun and Emre have led past tours, but a specific guide is not guaranteed.

“Tansu, our guide was a lovely, friendly and knowledgeable guide. She fitted in everything catering to our needs. The lunch at the local commune was delicious. The carpet making was educational and no pressure to purchase, which was great. The whole day was fantastic experience by Tansu. I would highly recommend anyone to take a tour with her. The driver was also safe and efficient.”

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PRIVATE Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour (Skip-The-Line) - The House of the Virgin Mary on Mount Koressos
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PRIVATE Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour (Skip-The-Line)

5.Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour (Skip-The-Line)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 558 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $49

Visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St. John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis with an English-speaking guide and private vehicle. The 4-to-6-hour tour starts in Kusadasi and suits cruise and hotel guests. Guides such as Nagi, Eda, Ali, and Tas have led past tours, though your guide is not guaranteed. Admission fees and lunch cost extra.

“Tas was the best tour guild very knowledgeable and very nice. I highly recommend him. Use Viator all the time”

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Top-Rated Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour for Cruisers - The House of Mary is quiet and brief
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Top-Rated Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour for Cruisers

6.Top-Rated Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour for Cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 455 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $13Best value

From Kusadasi port, visit the vast ruins of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis with a licensed guide and a separate driver. The tour offers small-group or private options, plus a ticket-included upgrade. Guides such as Memo, Mehmet and Ali have led tours, but your guide is assigned on the day.

“We really enjoyed our trip with Memo. He is a very pleasant and informative tour guide and our half day trip was awesome.. I recommend him for everyone. Also we had a great transportation and a smooth ride with Hakan the driver.”

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Daily Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Tour with Lunch Included - Temple of Artemis: A Wonder Mostly Lost
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Daily Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Tour with Lunch Included

7.Daily Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Tour with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $130

From Kusadasi or Selçuk, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus and the remains of the Temple of Artemis. The seven-hour tour includes entrance fees to the first two sites and lunch in Selçuk. Guides on past departures have included Enders and Augusto; your guide may differ.

“Very constructive and full of historical information, we know Ephesus, Vasa de Maria and other parts of ancient historyAuto-translated”

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Legendary Memories:Ephesus&House of Mary and Bath Experience - The House of Mary adds a quieter first stop
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Legendary Memories:Ephesus&House of Mary and Bath Experience

8.Legendary Memories:Ephesus&House of Mary and Bath Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $46

From Kusadasi, a private English-language guide and air-conditioned vehicle take you to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, lunch, and a Turkish bath. Guides such as Seyhan and Bihter have been praised for tailoring the day. The $46.50 price excludes site tickets and the bath, so budget for those extras.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Bihter as part of a port visit with a cruise. Bither was very accommodating, knowledgeable, and personable. She made sure we got to see and do everything we wanted to do and she moved the schedule around as we went to avoid wait times/lines at the different locations that we visited. She also asked about all the planned stops for the tour and eliminated whatever we had no interest in, which I appreciated. Bihter was a wealth of information about the sites that we visited like Ephesus or the House of Mother Mary and she also gave us an insight into life in Türkiye,…”

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Private Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tours for Cruisers - Skip The line - Mary’s House: a quiet stop with a crowd caveat
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Private Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tours for Cruisers – Skip The line

9.Private Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tours for Cruisers – Skip The line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $79

From Kusadasi, take an air-conditioned ride to the House of the Virgin Mary, walk Ephesus’s marble streets and stop at the Temple of Artemis. Terrace Houses are an optional extra. The small-group tour is advertised for up to 10 people, with a private upgrade available; guides have included Inan, Emre and Cenk, though assignments vary.

“Our tour guide was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, personable and extremely accommodating. We learned so much about the ruins and stopped at a family owned pottery shop that was also outstanding. The Virgin Mary’s house was so moving. This young man is exceptional! Highly recommend this tour!”

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NO HIDDEN FEES: PRIVATE / GRP. Ephesus, House of Mary - 4 Tours - Walking Ephesus from marble street to theater
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NO HIDDEN FEES: PRIVATE / GRP. Ephesus, House of Mary – 4 Tours

10.NO Hidden Fees: Private / Grp. Ephesus, House of Mary – 4 Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

From Kusadasi, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis. Choose a private or small-group tour, with an option to visit the Terrace Houses. A licensed English-speaking guide leads the day; guides such as Ozer, Emma, Arzu, and Ersan have earned praise for clear explanations and thoughtful pacing.

“My husband and I had an amazing experience with Göksel. He was thorough, knowledgeable and super accommodating. I recommend this trip to anyone that is visiting for the first time... So worth every dollar.”

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Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Private Tour with Lunch and Pickup - Ephesus: follow the city from agora to theater
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Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Private Tour with Lunch and Pickup

11.Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Private Tour with Lunch and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $356

This seven-hour private tour links Ephesus’s marble streets and Library of Celsus with the decorated Terrace Houses, Virgin Mary’s House and the remains of the Temple of Artemis. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide stays with your group, with lunch in Selcuk and pickup from Kusadasi hotels or the cruise port. Guides on the company’s tours include Mert, Mustafa and Merve.

“My experience in Ephesus was absolutely unforgettable thanks to our incredible guide, Mert. From the moment the tour started, he set the tone with his warm personality, professionalism, and deep knowledge of the history and culture of this ancient city.”

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Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour Cruiser Only - A Short Stop at the Temple of Artemis
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Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour Cruiser Only

12.Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour Cruiser Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $30

This private Kusadasi shore tour pairs Ephesus’s Great Theater and Celsus Library with the House of the Virgin Mary, a countryside lunch, and a licensed local guide. Your party rides in its own air-conditioned van, with a separate driver. Guides associated with the tour include Yesra and Bilal; ask who will lead your visit when you book.

“We had a wonderful and enjoyable Ephesus tour with our guide Ms. Yesra. She was very attentive, and we had so much fun. The tour was pleasant from start to finish. We hope to meet her again on future tours.”

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From Kusadasi Port: Ephesus, Artemis & Virgin Mary Tour - FAQ
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From Kusadasi Port: Ephesus, Artemis & Virgin Mary Tour

13.From Kusadasi Port: Ephesus, Artemis & Virgin Mary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 121 reviews · 7 hours · from $22

Leave Kusadasi Port with a guide for a seven-hour visit to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the remains of the Temple of Artemis and Isa Bey Mosque. Guides such as Ali, Aydin and Errol have led past outings, though your guide may differ. Check whether your booking includes entrance tickets, and expect a local craft stop.

“We booked for the trip and were expecting to see a whole bus, but it was only the six of us and it tuned to be a private tour with the best guide (Gökçe thank you again!). We were with people visiting Ephesus for third time, and they said that this guide gave them more information than both times before.”

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All INCLUSIVE with Lunch : Private Ephesus, Virgin Mary, Artemis - Ephesus: two hours among marble streets and Roman landmarks
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All INCLUSIVE with Lunch : Private Ephesus, Virgin Mary, Artemis

14.All Inclusive with Lunch : Private Ephesus, Virgin Mary, Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $159

Meet your private guide at Kusadasi port or a listed hotel, then visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis in an air-conditioned vehicle. The $159 price includes entrance fees and a traditional Turkish lunch. You set the departure time, and guides such as Alex, Nil and Fusun have led past tours.

“We really enjoyed our tour. Our tour guide made sure that we had a great experience at each stop. He had a lot of information about Ephesus and made sure that we had a great time there. He also made sure that we were comfortable at lunch and had a table in the shade which we appreciated since it was a warm day.”

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NO HIDDEN FEES : Ephesus, Virgin Mary's House, St. John Basilica - Mary’s house, a quiet stop with a sacred tradition
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NO HIDDEN FEES : Ephesus, Virgin Mary’s House, St. John Basilica

15.NO Hidden Fees : Ephesus, Virgin Mary’s House, St. John Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $139

Take a private, five-to-seven-hour tour from Kusadasi to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St. John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis. Your guide meets you at the port or a listed hotel, and private air-conditioned transport and entrance fees are included. You set the departure time and can adjust the pace, with the Terrace Houses available for an extra fee.

“Selda was informative patient friendly and accommodating She moved at our pace We had a large van for 4 of us”

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