15 House of Virgin Mary Tours in Kusadasi to Build a Day Around

1.Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,573 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $15Our pick

Private Kusadasi half-day to Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, and the Virgin Mary’s House with lunch, free time, and cruise-port pickup.

“Wow! Such an awesome experience. My family and I were taking a cruise and decided to book with Viator instead of the cruise line. First because it was less expensive and second, it was a private tour. Our tour guide Bugra, who now we consider family, was above and beyond expiations. He gave us such an amazing complete custom tour of each site. You could really feel the passion and pride he has for home. Each place we visited he strategically planned based on what our needs were to give us the most ultimate experience. That takes talent. Thank you so much Bugra for giving myself and family such amazing…”

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2.ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $169

Private all inclusive Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with A/C transport, guide, House of the Virgin Mary, Agora lunch, and Artemis stop.

“Wow!! What an amazing day with the most knowledgeable tour guide of our entire trip!!! This tour was above and beyond our expectations. We had food prepared by the local women, a tour of Ephesus and the house of The Virgin Mary, a stop at the local rug maker- where we watched how the women handmake the Turkish Rugs! And then a trip to the leather outlet. It was AMAZING!!!!! Melih-our tour operator was beyond amazing! And so very friendly!!! Thank you for making our trip so memorable! You were the BEST!”

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3.ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Mary, LUNCH, Entrances

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $134

Private all-inclusive Ephesus and House of Mary tour from Kusadasi, skip-line entrances, Turkish lunch, and AC pickup.

“This was the best experience we’ve ever had with a guide! Fusun was absolutely amazing! Her manner is relaxing but engaging, informative, interesting with many little details and insights not found in many other guides. I felt I was with a family member exploring her home! If going to Ephesus(and you should there!), book this lady, she’s the best!”

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4.Private Ephesus, Virgin Mary Tour No Hidden Fees/Grp Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 596 reviews · 4.5 - 6 hours · from $96

Skip-the-line Ephesus from Kusadasi cruise port with the House of Mary and Artemis Temple, optional Terrace Houses, no hidden fees.

“Our guide Fusun was amazing. I had the most incredible experience visiting the House of the Virgin Mary and the ancient city of Ephesus. This tour was the perfect blend of spirituality, history, and breathtaking scenery. The House of the Virgin Mary was peaceful and deeply moving. The quiet atmosphere, surrounded by nature, made it easy to reflect and take in the significance of this sacred place. From there, we explored Ephesus, and it was simply awe-inspiring. Walking along the marble streets, seeing the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theatre, and the ancient temples felt like stepping back in time. The ruins are remarkably well-preserved, and it’s amazing to imagine…”

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5.PRIVATE Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour (Skip-The-Line)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 558 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $49

Private skip-the-line tour from Kusadasi to Ephesus, the Virgin Mary’s House, St John Basilica, and Artemis ruins.

“Nor , our tour guide was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and helpful . She made sure we were comfortable and helped us arranged another tour the next day and a driver to take us to our next destination 4 hours away. Could not recommend Nor highly enough.”

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6.Top-Rated Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour for Cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 455 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $13Best value

Skip lines at Ephesus and visit the House of the Virgin Mary on a cruise-friendly Kusadasi shore tour with private transport options.

“Excellent tour! My friend and I only had limited time to see the city, as we were docked for a cruise. Our tour guide Murat Fesli made us so glad that we chose this one over one offered by the cruise line. We saw historical sites, a fashion show, learned how silk is extracted from worms and made into rugs, and got so much contextual knowledge from Murat. For the price, you absolutely can't beat this tour.”

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7.Daily Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Tour with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $130

7-hour Ephesus and Virgin Mary House day trip from Selçuk with lunch included, Artemis visit, and small-group comfort.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable, informative and nice. However we had several issues, the main one being, we almost missed our cruise ship. We visited the Virgin Mary house and Ephesus which were both wonderful. Afterwards they took us to an upscale lamb leather store where we sat for a sort of fashion show of leather apparel and then took us to a store where leather apparel was $1000 and up. It was strange and not listed in the tour description. Our lunch was a cheap buffet and not that good. After that we went to a store that gave a presentation on olive oils and other Turkish goods. We…”

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8.Legendary Memories:Ephesus&House of Mary and Bath Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $46

Half-day Ephesus and Meryemana plus a Turkish hammam in Kusadasi, with lunch and easy pickup, private guide, and optional massage.

“What a great tour!! It was just our family so no need to worry about other travelers. Our tour gruide was very accommodating especially with the heat. Our favorite part was the Turkish lunch and the Turkish bath was a must do with massage.”

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9.From Kusadasi Port: Ephesus, Artemis & Virgin Mary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 121 reviews · 7 hours · from $22

Cruise day trip from Kuşadası Port to Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, the House of the Virgin Mary, plus İsa Bey Mosque and an artisan stop.

“Our guide Ali Emrah was so knowledgeable of the history of Ephesus and aol the sites we visited. It was one of the best historical tours we have done”

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10.Ephesus and Virgin Mary Tour for Cruise Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 5 hours · from $24

Cruise-port Ephesus and Virgin Mary tour with a licensed English guide. Skip lines, see top ruins, house, and Artemis in 5 hours.

“Kaya was a terrific guide! He was a wealth of knowledge from beginning to end! Ephesus was unbelievable. Kaya could answer any question and provided outstanding information. The parts of the tour we did not enjoy were the intense sales pitch at the rug factory and the pottery place. It had nothing to do with Kaya. I would skip those two things other than watching the weaving of the rug and the silk cocoons. I would highly recommend Kaya!”

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11.LESS Walking Tour : Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $109

Private less-walking Ephesus tour from Kusadasi port, with House of the Virgin Mary, Artemis, and smart viewing for limited walking.

“Our tour guide Selda was professional, knowledgeable, and wonderful! We were a group of 14 people with three generations. Selda took care of everyone’s needs and preferences. We had an unforgettable experience at Ephesus!”

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12.Ephesus & House of Mary Small Group Tour w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 7 hours · from $76

Small-group guided day trip from Kusadasi to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, with lunch, comfort, and major sights.

“Amazing trip with Ceyda, super comfortable transport. You can really touch history and get to know Turkish culture. highly recommended!”

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13.Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour Cruiser Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 6 hours · from $25

Cruise-only private tour of Ephesus, Artemis Temple, and the House of Mary, with lunch and on-time return in 6 hours.

“Rosa (así Nanaimo qué la llamáramos en español) la mejor guía del mundo!!! Un viaje lleno de experiencias y gente hermosa !!”

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14.Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, and Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $77

Guided Ephesus, Virgin Mary House, and Temple of Artemis from Kusadasi with included Turkish lunch, AC transport, and a smart pace.

“Me dijeron q la casa de Maria era opcional pero a todos nos hicieron bajar. A la guía le falta mucho carisma. Realmente le daba igual si entendíamos o no. Ya en Éfesos sentí que estaba corriendo, no nos daba tiempo de ver bien con calma o tomar fotos. Paramos en tiendas que son de gana y mejor se podría aprovechar en éfesos. El buffet estuvo regular. Regresamos a Kusadasi a las 2pm tranquilamente puede ser 3 o 4 aprovechando en Éfesos y Artemisa.”

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15.Less Walking Private Ephesus, Virgin Mary, Temple Skip Lines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 4 hours · from $96

Less walking in Ephesus with a private guide, a quick skip-the-line plan, plus the House of Virgin Mary and Artemis Temple.

“Zowel de gids als de chauffeur hebben wij als uitstekend ervaren! De gids heeft met heel veel kennis ons een fantastische dag bezorgd. De chauffeur heeft ons veilig en op een rustige wijze naar alle bezienswaardigheden gebracht en had oog voor de medische problemen van met name een persoon van het gezelschap. Wij hebben van de excursie met volle teugen genoten. Een punt voor verbetering: Maak de excursie inclusief de entree kaarten.”

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