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Published on: February 26, 2026

House of Virgin Mary Entrance Fee and Hours

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2026 entrance fee and opening hours for House of Virgin Mary in Ephesus, Turkey

House of Virgin Mary in Ephesus

The House of the Virgin Mary is located 9 kilometers from Selcuk on Mount Bülbül. It is believed that 4 or 6 years after Jesus' crucifixion, St. John brought Virgin Mary to Ephesus. In 1891 the Lazarist priests discovered that this is the house where Virgin Mary spent her last days, after the dream of the German nun Katherina Emerich. This cross and dome-shaped structure was later restored. After the visit of Pope Paul VI in 1967 to the house, the site is considered sacred by Christians and Muslims. Every year on August 15th. The Assumption ceremonies are held on this day and attract many devoted visitors.

2026 entrance fee for House of Virgin Mary is 700 Turkish Liras per person. 700 Turkish Liras is approximately 13.5 Euros. Credit Card (Visa and Mastercard) payments are accepted.

Opening Hours for House of Virgin Mary:
November-February: 08.00-17.00
March-October: 08.00-18.00

Holy Mass is held every day, from Monday to Saturday at 5:15 pm (November to March) and 6:15 pm (April to October). The Sunday Mass is held at 10:30 am (in English).

We provide private tours of House of Virgin Mary and Ephesus.
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8 Comments

cindy vargas - 7 years ago

what package tours do you have? i can join group tours if you have..thanks

Ephesus Tour - 2 years ago

Thank you very much for your inquiry! We truly appreciate your interest in exploring House of Virgin Mary. We are delighted to inform you that we exclusively offer private tours of Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary. With a private tour, you can enjoy a personalized experience tailored to your preferences and interests. Our professional guides will accompany you, sharing fascinating stories and historical insights, making your visit to Ephesus truly unforgettable. Our private tours ensure a flexible and immersive journey. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or if you would like to book your private tour. We are here to assist you in creating an amazing adventure!

Denizhan Pekoz
Ephesus Travel Guide

Cennet - 3 years ago

I am feeling like I mb pregnant. I was not sure who the father is an wish I was holy, meryem Anne 😭😇🐚

Kami Dehler - 2 years ago

Is there a liturgy on Sept 19 at 6:15pm? Thank you, Kami Dehler

Judith - 1 year ago

Please tell me if are any tour from Fethiye to Ephesus .and back . Travel for the day only .
How much cost ?

Ephesus Travel Guide - 1 year ago

Thank you very much for your inquiry. We regret to inform you that we do not offer tours from Fethiye. However, we have an alternative recommendation for you - renting a car from Fethiye and utilizing our tour guide-only service. This option allows you the flexibility of exploring at your own pace while still benefitting from the expertise of a knowledgeable guide. For further details about our tour guide-only service, please visit the following link. We appreciate your interest in our services and hope that this option will meet your travel needs. https://www.ephesustravelguide.com/blog/tour-guide-only-services-for-ephesus

Denizhan Pekoz
Ephesus Travel Guide

Diane Bauman - 11 months ago

Can we just go to the house and get tickets to tour there? Is there usually a long wait?

Ephesus Travel Guide - 11 months ago

Yes, you can get the tickets when you reach the site.
Per person cost: 500TL
Payments can be made credit cards.

Somedays due to cruise ships traffic there could be long lines.

Kind Regards,

Denizhan Pekoz
Ephesus Travel Guide