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Are you a history buff seeking to satiate your desire for historical knowledge? Then, this skip-the-line ticket and self-paced audio guide tour of the archeological site of Ephesus is right up your alley!

highlights

  • Enjoy a hassle-free visit to the Ephesus provided by a skip-the-line e-ticket that comes with a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone.

  • Listen to riveting stories, and learn about the myths, legends, and stories associated with the site and the people who had once lived there.

  • Start your tour at State Agora and learn about the lavish square before making your way to Bouleuterion, a meeting point of the city council possibly a place for artistic performances.

  • Marvel at the Temple of Domitian and find out the rather unusual architectural layout with a U-shaped altar.

  • Admire the beauty of some of the world’s rarest architectural wonders, including Hellenistic, Roman, and Christian art.

  • Step into the cradle of history and wander through the Celsus Library, the most famous landmark of Ephesus, and the Grand Theatre.

  • Become one with the ancient folks of Ephesus as you stand before the ruins of the Church of Mary and see Turkey through the lens of its tumultuous past.

inclusions

  • Adult entry e-ticket for the archeological site of Ephesus

  • Skip-the-line ticket

  • A self-guided audio tour on your smartphone (Android and iOS) in English

  • Offline content with interactive maps to avoid roaming charges

  • Free time to explore the site

exclusions

  • Guide

  • Smartphone or headphones

  • App for Windows phones

  • Hotel transfers

cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

your experience

Nestled away in the midst of modern-day Turkey is a piece of its history, the archeological wonder of the Ephesus, filled with myths, legends, and tales from the past. Enjoy this hassle-free experience with the skip-the-line e-ticket and self-paced audio tour. You can download the digital audio guide on your smartphone and hear about the stories and legends of Ephesus as you get introduced to the various sites. It is a completely immersive historical experience.

The trip begins at the State Agora, where you get to listen to the accounts of political intrigue and governance of the ancient city of Ephesus. The tour then shifts toward the Bouleuterion, the meeting point of the city council and a space for artistic performances. Next visit the Temple of Domitian with its unusual ‘U’ shaped architecture, and Curetes Street, connected to the ancient emperor’s nymphaeum. You also have other ruins to explore on this archeological site, including the baths of Scholastica, the marble latrines and toilets, the grave of the Egyptian princess Arsinoe and the Celsus Library, which is known for its incredible architecture and is also possibly the most-visited landmark in Ephesus. The tour is as long as you want it to be, and it ends at the second entrance to the archeological site.

know before you go

Important Information

  • Kindly note that the audio guide will be sent to all participants by email following the online booking of the tour and can be accessed through both Android and iOS phones.

  • The audio tour will only be available in English.

  • It is recommended that all guests begin their journey from the Upper Gate of the archeological site to keep pace with the audio guide.

Timings

  • Daily: 8am - 5:30pm

my tickets

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

Ticket Redemption Point

  • Show your ticket at Ephesus Archaeological Site.

  • Address: Acarlar, Efes Harabeleri, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Turkey

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

  • The closest bus stop is Selçuk Yeni Son Durağı. It is a 2.4km walk to the attraction.

  • Board bus #770 to get you there.

** By Car**

  • Take route D550 from the nearest town Selçuk.
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