The ancient city of Ephesus is one of the most visited classical sites in the world. From the 8th century BC to the 3rd century AD, the city flourished under Greek and then Roman rule. Today, it's a historical treasure trove in a remarkably well-preserved state considering its great age, and it's easy to imagine the bustle and chatter of daily life long ago as you roam through the ruins.

Your adventure begins with a tour of the interactive museum, included with your entry ticket. Take in the wonder of the Terraced Houses, which are not usually included in Ephesus tours. Among the corridors and courtyards, once home to affluent Ephesians, you will get a sense of the opulent lifestyle of the day. These houses were occupied by some of the world's richest families, and the elegant details transport you back in time as you admire the striking mosaics and frescoes adorning the walls.

Your guide will then lead you down the marble streets of Ephesus where St. Paul, Cleopatra and Alexander the Great once walked. A visit to the Library of Celsus, one of the only remaining examples of a library from the Roman Empire, and the amphitheater that could hold 24,000 spectators, are other highlights of this tour.

See cultural conservation in action at the Art Ceramic Centre where traditional pottery methods are still very much alive. Watch a pottery demonstration and then try your hand at painting tiles created by local artisans, both experiences available exclusively for National Geographic travelers. Your tour concludes with a tasting session of regional fruit wines, a local speciality.

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On this tour, you'll connect past and present through the mosaics and décor of the ancient homes in Ephesus. Your visit also takes in other highlights of the site such as the library and amphitheater
This tour features a demonstration by a master potter - an expert in his craft - as well as a National Geographic-trained guide
Glimpse the elaborate lifestyles of wealthy Ephesians on a guided tour of the Terraced Houses, an area not usually included in Ephesus tours
See cultural conservation in action when you watch an artisanal pottery demonstration followed by a hands-on tile painting workshop, both exclusive to National Geographic travelers

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AJP
Rejste som et par
6. oktober 2025
4.6
Det Forenede Kongerige
Esra was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and helpful. The ancient city is still undergoing excavations so is very interesting. The new museum experience is good, but needs to have some stools to sit so you can take it all in.
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Febe
Rejste som et par
2. oktober 2025
3.8
Amerikas Forenede Stater
Mooie uitstap. Mooie bezienswaardigheden Bus was op tijd, praktisch waw alles ok. Gids wist waarover hij sprak, was heel gepassioneerd Maar zijn Engels was ondermaats. Wij begrepen niets wat hij vertelde, heel verward sprak hij en niet duidelijk. We hadden meer verwacht van een national geographic gids. Ook veel geld voor de uitstap in het algemeen.
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Babe
Rejste som et par
2. oktober 2025
5
Amerikas Forenede Stater
The guide tour was fabulous the guide was very knowledgeable and enjoyable.Ephesus was amazing the highlight of our holiday especially as my husband is a huge history person.It was on the expensive side alright but because we like historical places we paid it others might not .
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Frank
Enkeltrejsende
25. september 2025
4.2
Tyskland
Am Ende fehlte Zeit für die Sehenswürdigkeiten von Selcuc
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LWebb
Enkeltrejsende
21. september 2025
3.8
Amerikas Forenede Stater
I found it was too rushed at Ephesus. I would have liked to spend longer here and get more info from the guide. I do not think we needed to go to the pottery demo which was extremely quick (like 2 mins) and then it was a visit to a tourist shop. Painting the tile was fun but did not feel connected to Ephesus e.g. there was not an explanation about how Romans did mosaics
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Simon S
Rejste som et par
18. september 2025
5
Amerikas Forenede Stater
A truly excellent half day. Ezra, the guide is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, a real joyl. A truly special experience visiting the ruins of Ephesus. I can't recommend this tour enough

Esra was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and helpful. The ancient city is still undergoing excavations so is very interesting. The new museum experience is good, but needs to have some stools to sit so you can take it all in.

Mooie uitstap. Mooie bezienswaardigheden Bus was op tijd, praktisch waw alles ok. Gids wist waarover hij sprak, was heel gepassioneerd Maar zijn Engels was ondermaats. Wij begrepen niets wat hij vertelde, heel verward sprak hij en niet duidelijk. We hadden meer verwacht van een national geographic gids. Ook veel geld voor de uitstap in het algemeen.

The guide tour was fabulous the guide was very knowledgeable and enjoyable.Ephesus was amazing the highlight of our holiday especially as my husband is a huge history person.It was on the expensive side alright but because we like historical places we paid it others might not .

Am Ende fehlte Zeit für die Sehenswürdigkeiten von Selcuc

I found it was too rushed at Ephesus. I would have liked to spend longer here and get more info from the guide. I do not think we needed to go to the pottery demo which was extremely quick (like 2 mins) and then it was a visit to a tourist shop. Painting the tile was fun but did not feel connected to Ephesus e.g. there was not an explanation about how Romans did mosaics

A truly excellent half day. Ezra, the guide is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, a real joyl. A truly special experience visiting the ruins of Ephesus. I can't recommend this tour enough