The 15 Best Temple of Artemis Tours

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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2.Top-Rated: Ephesus & Artemis Tour for Cruisers With Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,184 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $20

From Kusadasi Port, visit Ephesus with a licensed local guide, then see the Temple of Artemis before returning to your ship. Choose a group of about 8 to 10 or a private tour, and check whether your booking includes Ephesus admission. Lunch is part of the tour experience; shopping stops and extra sites may vary.

“Our tour guide (Ozge), was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly! The ruins of Ephesus were very impressive. The provided lunch was excellent. Overall a great day that I would highly recommend.”

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3.Ephesus and Temple of Artemis Private Tour from Kusadasi Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 672 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $14Best value

Meet your guide at Kusadasi cruise port for a 3 to 4 hour private tour of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and Selçuk. Expect the Celsus Library and Grand Theater, an included Turkish lunch, and a guide who can tailor the day. Ephesus admission costs extra, and cultural shopping stops may be part of the outing.

“Great Tour. Very Informative. Alp was interesting and a great guide. He was able to craft the tour to our desires.”

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4.Skip-The-Line: Group or Private Ephesus & Artemis Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $22

From Kuşadası Port, join a guided visit to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis, with lunch at a carpet village. Air-conditioned transport and a guaranteed timely return suit cruise schedules. Guides such as Umut, Gul Bilgin and Bilal have led the tour, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“The guide was well versed on Ephesus’ history which made the experience very enjoyable. Combined with the great lunch, beautiful site-seeing and even a pit stop at a delicious Turkish delight store, I would recommend this to anyone.”

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5.Ephesus & Temple of Artemis Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 449 reviews · from $27

From Kusadasi cruise port, ride by air-conditioned vehicle to Ephesus for a guided walk among Roman streets, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theatre, then visit the Temple of Artemis. You can book a shared or private tour, with or without entry tickets. Guides speak English, Russian, or Japanese.

“Esra was a wonderful guide! We were picked up at ship port and taken to our stops in a nice air conditioned van. We really appreciated that since it was a very hot day. Our small group was only 6 people and that made for a very personalized and good experience.”

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6.Ephesus, Mary’s House, Artemis 4 to 6 hours Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 219 reviews · from $29

This five to five-and-a-half-hour Kusadasi shore excursion visits the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis in an air-conditioned vehicle. Choose a private or small-group tour, with Terrace Houses available on select options. Guides such as Devrim, Olgu, and Pinar have led past tours, but your guide is assigned for your date.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. I will recommend this tour and company to all friends and family.”

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7.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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8.Ephesus and Artemis Skip-the-line Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide near Kusadasi Cruise Terminal, then ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Ephesus. Walk its marble streets, see the Library of Celsus and Grand Theater, and make a short stop at the Temple of Artemis. Groups are capped at 16, with a private option; entrance fees cost extra.

“The guide was waiting for us when we arrived and we quickly were on our way. They provided us with lots of information and gave us plenty of time to take photos along the way.”

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9.Ephesus: House of Virgin Marry & Artemis w Lunch & Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 7 hours · from $95

Explore Ephesus with an English-speaking guide, then visit the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. The seven-hour tour includes site tickets, hotel pickup and drop-off from Kuşadası or Selçuk, buffet lunch, and stops at local craft workshops. Guides such as Ali, Cemal and Ibrahim have led this route, though your guide may vary.

“This was such a treat that I did not expect really. The tour was only for me and my wife and the guide (Adam) was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a first hand account of every place we visited. It was totally worth the one-day fligh there just to visit these places. Extremely satisfied with the attention and the itinerary.”

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10.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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11.Private Shore Excursion: Ephesus,Temple of Artemis,St. Mary House

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $224

Leave Kusadasi Port in an air-conditioned private vehicle for Ephesus, the House of Mary and the Temple of Artemis. Your English-speaking guide leads the visits, with lunch included. Guides have included Tugba, Mahmet and Ayse, though your guide is assigned on the day. The outing lasts about eight hours and is for your group alone.

“I have done this tour twice before, but this was the best and it was because of the tour guide Tugba very knowledgeable, patient and spontaneous. Ecellent tour and vehicle. I would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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12.Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus including Basilica of St John and Temple of Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $438

From Kusadasi, a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle take you to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St John’s Basilica and the Temple of Artemis. The six-hour tour gives your group a flexible pace and a ship-return guarantee. Guides such as Emre and Alex have been praised for clear explanations, though a carpet or leather sales stop may be offered.

“This private tour to Kusadasi and Ephesus was one of the highlights of our Mediterrean Cruise our guide Emery was excellent his knowledge and explanation was both interesting and entertaining so much history! .. I thoroughly recommend Emery and Viator. There was extra time for shopping and he took us to a fashion leather factory and warehouse, to our suprise the sales manager organised a fashion show just for the two of us. it was amazing! 10 out of 10 for this private tour. ( AS and BS Sydney Australia June 2014 ... AS and BS Sydney Australia June 2014”

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13.3-Hour Guided Tour in Ephesus and Temple Of Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

From Kusadasi, ride about 30 minutes to Ephesus for a guided visit to its theatre, Library, temples, baths, and other remains, then stop briefly at the Temple of Artemis. The group is capped at nine, and guide Selcuk has been praised for his explanations. Ephesus admission costs an extra €40 per person; terrace Houses can be added.

“We enjoyed the excursion in Ephesus also thanks to the guidance, knowledge and explanations of our Mr Selcuk.”

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14.Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus including House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $422

From Kusadasi, take a private four-hour tour of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. A local guide leads you past the Celsus Library and Great Theater, with private transport between sites. The pace can suit your group, but expect a substantial walk over ancient paths. Admission tickets are not included.

“Couldn't have been better. Alex was a super tour guide and treated us with kindness and courtesy. Turkey was a very pleasant surprise. Beautiful scenery and very clean. We stopped to eat at a local place where Alex and his wife enjoy the food...delicious. He asked if wanted to go to the Bulbul Mountain Looms, a local school for making carpets including a silk farm. Quite interesting and I was lucky enough to purchase a beautiful carpet. Carpet making is one of Turkey's top industries. Alex asked if we were interested in seeing these made and later asked if we were interested in prices. I would like to clarify that…”

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15.All Inclusive: Private Ephesus, Mary’s House, Artemis with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $86

From Kusadasi Port, take a private 4 to 6 hour tour of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. An English-speaking guide leads the visit, with a Mercedes minibus and lunch at a carpet village included. Melis is a guide name associated with the tour, and Garfield the cat has been spotted at Ephesus, though neither is guaranteed.

“Excellent guide. Very informative. Was interested in us and what we wanted to see. Loved to hear about Ephesus from someone who is very knowledgeable and cares about it. We loved meeting Garfield the cat”

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