Tour Guide Only Services for Ephesus and the Surrounding Areas

For Self-Drive travelers who are travelling Turkey with a rental car, we offer tour guide only services. Your expert Ephesus tour guide can meet you in front of Basilica of St. John or at your hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi. Seeing the sights with your own private guide is the best way to fully appreciate the richness of Ephesus.

Best Tour Guide in Ephesus
If you enjoy history and you want to combine this with Church history of Ephesus I highly recommend that you look for a tour guide by the name of Denizhan. This is the second time that I have asked for him to guide us. Our group thoroughly enjoyed Denizhan’s outstanding knowledge, his gentleness and willingness to answer questions of the group. Thanks again Denizhan for a very memorable experience. We couldn’t have received a better tour and education in my opinion.

Ephesus Tour Guide Recommendation
If you are in Ephesus, you will need a guide to understand the historical aspects of this beautiful area that is so full of incredible ruins including one that is a Seventh Wonder of the Ancient World. There is nobody else you should even consider but Denizhan, nobody!! He was absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable about the entire area and Turkey itself!! We missed our plane out of Istanbul and he changed his schedule to accommodate ours without any hesitation. If you are aggressive you can hire him for an extended tour as well. Denizhan is without doubt the very best guide we have hired period let alone in the Ephesus area. Very professional and very knowledgeable, if you want a private guide as a couple or a group, look no further!
Rick & Kathy
USA

Are there tour guides in Ephesus?
Guides are often waiting at the entrance to Ephesus. But there is no guarantee. We recommend that you book your Ephesus guide in advance to avoid disappointment. A tour of Ephesus with an experienced licensed guide is well worth it because it's the best way to explore this iconic architectural marvel and learn all about its history. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Turkey and a must visit while you are in Turkey.

We offer tour guide only services for Ephesus and the surrounding area. Travelers who book Ephesus Tour Guide services, have the total freedom to decide what to see and where to go. Your tour guide will meet you at the desired location and will accompany you to the sites you would like to visit.

Tour guide only services are offered in English only.

How much is tour guide for Ephesus?
English-speaking Ephesus tour guide cost:
120 Euro (whatever your group size is)

* For English-speaking tour guide bookings on certain dates we are offering %20 discount!

Ephesus Tour Guide

Hire a local private tour guide in Ephesus !

Referenced rate is for tour guide only and does not include entrance fees and parking fees to the sites.
The tour is limited with Ephesus and surroundings for 7-8 hours. Your tour guide can meet you at any time you like.
Meeting point in Selcuk town with your tour guide will be in front of Basilica of St. John.
Payment can be made in Euros, Turkish Liras, British Pounds and US Dollars cash at the end of the tour. There is no prepayment required for the booking.

Meeting point with your guide - entrance of Basilica of St. John

Suggested Tour Program (Duration: 5-6 Hours)
Meet with your guide in front of Basilica of St. John in Selcuk town. Visit the remains of the Basilica of St. John, see the tomb of St. John, Selcuk Castle and the remains of the Temple of Artemis. Afterwards drive to Bulbul Mountain to visit the House of Virgin Mary. It is believed that Virgin Mary and John the Apostle came to the Ancient City of Ephesus, after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Mary possibly spent her last years on top of a mountain near Ephesus. Then, you will continue on to visit ancient Ephesus, one of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient sites in the world. See the Odeon, Basilica, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library, Marble Street and the Great Theater with a seating capacity of 25,000 people. At the Ephesus Experience Museum, guests can immerse themselves in the history of the ancient city through an 18-minute audiovisual show that showcases the wonders of Ephesus.

* For private tour guide booking, kindly advise us the following:

Full names of all the members of your group.
Number of people in your group.
Tour Date
Time to start the tour
Names of the sites you would like to visit.
WhatsApp or phone number (while travelling).

Self-Driving to Ephesus (Selcuk) from Izmir and Izmir Airport

The western region of Turkey is an easy place to drive a rental car. If you are planning to rent a car at Izmir Airport, make sure that your rental car has a toll sticker or a toll transponder to pay the highway tolls. You cannot pay the tolls any other way Note that you can not pay tolls with cash! As you exit from Izmir airport, follow the green signs for Aydın (not Izmir). Green sign is for toll road. The toll for the drive from the Izmir airport to Selcuk (Ephesus) is about 3 Turkish Liras. In the toll road there are no signs here for Selcuk or Ephesus, so follow the signs for Aydın. After 30 minutes drive from Izmir airport is the Selcuk turn, Leave the toll road by this exit, following signs to Selcuk and Efes (Ephesus). After passing the tollgates in 10 minutes you will reach Selcuk (Ephesus). If you are going to use our tour guide only service, you will meet your tour guide in front of Basilica of St. John, therefore look for a brown sign as ''Basilica of St. John''

Ephesus Walking Tours

If you do not have a rental car and staying in Selcuk or getting to Selcuk with a train. We offer private walking tours of Ephesus, visiting the Basilica of St. John, Temple of Artemis, Ancient City of Ephesus and the Terrace Houses. This tour includes 6km walking. Guests meet the tour guide in front of Basilica of St. John or Selcuk Train Station and start exploring Selcuk and the ruins. For more information, please visit: Ephesus Walking Tour