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- English-speaking guides
- Meet at your hotel
- Private — just your group
- No payment to request
How booking a private guide in Ephesus works
No packages to compare and no fixed bus schedule. You set the plan, your guide shows up.
Pick your day
Choose the date, how many people and what time you want to start.
Tell us your hotel
Your guide meets you in the lobby of your hotel — or at Kuşadası port if you arrive by cruise ship.
We confirm
We reply by WhatsApp or email with the details. Nothing to pay to send a request.
Sample one-day route in Ephesus
The highlights of Ephesus and Selçuk in one day. Cruise guests: tell us your all-aboard time and we fit the route to it — your guide adjusts the order for heat and crowds, and you can change anything.
- 8:30 AM
Meet at your hotel or Kuşadası port
Your guide meets you in the lobby or at the cruise terminal exit.
- 9:00 AM
House of the Virgin Mary
A quiet chapel on the wooded slopes of Mount Koressos.
- 10:00 AM
Ancient Ephesus — upper gate
Walk down from the Odeon along marble Curetes Street.
- 11:00 AM
Terrace Houses
Roman villas with mosaics and wall paintings.
- 11:45 AM
Library of Celsus & Great Theatre
The iconic façade, then the 25,000-seat theatre.
- 1:00 PM
Lunch in Selçuk
Fresh Aegean food in town.
- 2:15 PM
Temple of Artemis & St. John's Basilica
A Wonder of the Ancient World and the tomb of St. John.
- 3:30 PM
Şirince village (optional)
Stone houses, fruit wines and valley views.
- 4:30 PM
Back at your hotel or the port
Comfortably before your ship's all-aboard time.
What you can see with your guide
Every tour is private, so the route fits your group. These are the places most visitors to Ephesus ask for.
Library of Celsus
The iconic two-story façade of the Roman library, at the end of marble-paved Curetes Street.
Great Theatre
A 25,000-seat Roman theatre where, according to Acts, St. Paul's preaching sparked a riot.
Terrace Houses
Roofed-over Roman villas with mosaics and frescoes — the 'houses of the rich' of Ephesus.
House of the Virgin Mary
A quiet chapel on Mount Koressos, a pilgrimage site for Christians and Muslims alike.
Temple of Artemis & St. John's Basilica
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the basilica built over the tomb of St. John.
Şirince
A hillside village of old stone houses, known for its fruit wines and views over the valley.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a private tour guide in Ephesus?
Fill in the short form on this page: choose your tour day, number of people, start time and the hotel where you are staying. We confirm by WhatsApp or email.
Do I have to pay to send a request?
No. Sending a request is free and does not commit you to anything. We reply with the details first, and once you confirm you can pay by card (Stripe) or Zelle.
Where does the tour start?
Your guide meets you in the lobby of your hotel at the start time you choose — in Selçuk, Kuşadası, Şirince or Izmir. Cruise passengers can choose Kuşadası Cruise Port.
Are the guides English-speaking?
Yes. Tours are guided in fluent English for travelers from the US and other English-speaking countries.
I'm on a cruise ship. Will I be back in time?
Yes. Tell us your ship and its all-aboard time in the request, and we plan the tour so you are back at Kuşadası port with time to spare.
What can we see with a guide in one day around Ephesus?
A typical day covers Ancient Ephesus with the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre, the Terrace Houses, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis and St. John's Basilica in Selçuk. You can also add the village of Şirince. The guide tailors the route to your group.
Can I pay online?
Yes. Once we confirm your tour and price, you can pay securely by card through Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB, Diners Club) or by Zelle — we send the Zelle details with your confirmation.
How many people can join, and what time can we start?
Any group size from a solo traveler or couple to families and groups of up to 50 people. You pick the start time, anywhere from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM local time.
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