Dr. Asil Tunçer
Co-Founder · Historian & Senior Guide
Dr. Asil Tunçer leads private tours with a historian's eye, combining decades of field experience with clear, engaging storytelling.
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The Highlights of Ephesus
Your licensed guide leads you through the Library of Celsus, Grand Theatre, and Marble Street, with skip-the-line entry and all fees included.
Duration
4 hours
Group Size
15
Price
70 Euro90 Euro-20%
Best For
History & archaeology enthusiasts
Physical Level
Easy
Pace
Private & flexible
About The Highlights of Ephesus
The Highlights of Ephesus is the essential introduction: four hours covering the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theatre, and Marble Street with a licensed guide, timed to beat both the heat and the tour-bus crowds. It suits first-time visitors who want to see Ephesus properly without giving up a full day of their port call. If you have more than a morning to spend, The Exclusive of Ephesus covers the same core sites plus the Terrace Houses at a slower pace.
Compare The Highlights of Ephesus to Similar Tours
| Tour | Duration | Price | Key Sites |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highlights of Ephesus (This Tour) | 4 hours | 70 Euro | Harbour Street, Grand Theatre, Marble Street |
| The Exclusive of Ephesus | 7 hours | 90 Euro | Grand Theatre, Marble Street, Library of Celsus |
| Ephesus Archaeological | 8 hours | 95 Euro | Grand Theatre, Library of Celsus, Ephesus Museum |
The Highlights of Ephesus Itinerary
06:30Pickup
07:00Arrive at Ephesus
07:15Harbour Street
07:45Grand Theatre
08:15Marble Street
09:00Library of Celsus
10:00Digital Museum
10:30Return to Port
Meet Your Guides
Rukiye Tunçer
Co-Founder · Senior Tour Guide
Rukiye Tunçer brings each site to life with concise cultural context, warm hosting, and nearly three decades of guiding experience.
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- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
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Further Reading
Written by our guides, about the places on this itinerary
Ephesus Walking Route: Upper Gate to Lower Gate Map & Guide
The complete Ephesus walking route from Upper Gate to Lower Gate — stop-by-stop with time estimates, 2hr/4hr/full-day options, and accessibility notes.
Library of Celsus, Ephesus: History & Visitor Guide (2026)
Library of Celsus, Ephesus: who built it, the facade's optical illusions, what the four virtues mean, and the sealed tomb most visitors miss.
Harbor Street & Marble Road, Ephesus: The City's Commercial Spine
Ephesus Harbor Street (Arcadian Way) and Marble Road: the colonnaded boulevards connecting the Great Theatre to the vanished harbour, and the silting that killed the city.
The Highlights of Ephesus Reviews
Testimonials
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Our guided tour of Ephesus was one of the highlights of our trip to Turkey. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and brought the ancient city to life with fascinating historical stories and insights. The tour was well organized, easy to follow, and…
Mco
Google Review
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Excellent service, very professional, but above all, very friendly and helpful. The guide, Mr. Erim, was exceptional; he demonstrated enormous knowledge and a great passion for storytelling. I highly recommend them.
Bruno Pinto
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We had a great private tour of Ephesus that was flexible enough to fit around our travel arrangements. Our guide tailored the schedule to suit us, making the experience relaxed and enjoyable rather than rushed. The ancient ruins of Ephesus are absolutely spectacular,…
Chris Rose
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- Entrance fees
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- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
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Ephesus, Virgin Mary & Temple of Artemis Itinerary
- Pickup
- 2Arrive at Ephesus
- 3Harbour Street
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- 5Marble Street
Included
- Entrance fees
- Skip-the-line tickets
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Port pickup and drop-off
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- Personal expenses