2026 Entrance Fees and Opening Hours

Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and the nearby attracions

How much is the entrance fee for Ephesus ?

Cost of entrance fees:

Ephesus + Ephesus Experience Museum: 40 Euro per person
House of Mary: 12.5 Euro p.p. (700 TL)
Temple of Artemis: Free of Charge
St. John's Basilica: 6 Euro p.p.
Sirince Village: Free of charge
Ephesus + Terrace Houses + Ephesus Experience Museum: 52 Euro p.p.
Ephesus Museum: 10 Euro p.p

* Credit Cards amd Turkish Liras are accepted for entrance fees. Euro cash is not accepted.

Ephesus Ticket

There is no admission fee for children under 8 years old. For the proof of age, please bring passport copies with you.

* If you are going to visit other sites besides Ephesus in Western Turkey. There is a Museum Pass which provides multi visits to many sites without waiting in lines and you can make great savings. Valid for Ancient city of Ephesus, Basilica of St. John, Terrace Houses in Ephesus, Archaelogical Museum of Ephesus, Ancient city of Aphrodisias, Temple of Didyma, Ancient city of Smyrna, Ancient City of Miletus, Ancient City of Priene, Ancient City of Sardis, Ancient City of Pergamon, Asklepion of Pergamon and many others. For more information visit the following link: Museum Pass the Aegean - Multi visit pass for West Turkey

Is Ephesus open every day?

Ephesus is open to visitors every day of the week, and visiting hours may vary depending on the summer and winter seasons. It is closed until noon on the first day of religious holidays.