Temple of ArtemisEphesus · Selçuk

Tickets & tours · 2026

Ephesus Tickets & Tours

The Temple of Artemis is free — but the ancient city of Ephesus next door is a paid, ticketed site and the highlight of the region. Here are the 2026 prices, what's worth pre-booking, and the best guided tours that include the Artemision.

2026 entrance fees

How much does Ephesus cost?

Entry to the Ephesus Ancient City is €40 per person, with the Terrace Houses a separate €15. Foreign visitors pay in euros by card at the gate. The Temple of Artemis, by contrast, is completely free.

Site2026 price*Notes
Temple of ArtemisFreeOpen field, no ticket office
Ephesus Ancient City€40Paid in EUR by card; under 8 free
Ephesus Terrace Houses+€15Separate ticket · not covered by Museum Pass
Ephesus Archaeological Museum~€10In Selçuk — holds the Artemis statues
House of the Virgin Mary~€10–14Pilgrimage shrine above Ephesus
Basilica of St. John~€6Selçuk, near the Temple of Artemis

*Prices as of 2026 and set by the Turkish Ministry of Culture & Tourism; they are revised regularly. Always confirm the current fee on the official muze.gov.tr before you travel.

Museum Pass: The Museum Pass Aegean (~€95, 7 days) covers Ephesus plus 40+ regional sites and can pay off if you're visiting several. Note the Terrace Houses are never included in any pass.

Which is right for you?

Buy a ticket, or book a tour?

For most first-time visitors a guided tour works out easier — tickets, transport and the Temple of Artemis are handled for you.

Ticket only

Best if you have your own transport and prefer to explore at your own pace.

  • €40 at the gate (card only)
  • You arrange transport to the site
  • No guide — bring an audio guide or book
  • Add the Temple of Artemis yourself (free, 2–3 km away)
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Guided tour

Best for first-timers, cruise passengers and anyone who wants the history explained.

  • Skip-the-line entrance usually included
  • Hotel / cruise-port pickup & A/C transport
  • Licensed guide brings the ruins to life
  • Temple of Artemis, Virgin Mary & Şirince often bundled
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What you'll see inside Ephesus

Library of Celsus

The iconic two-storey marble façade (117 AD) — the signature image of Ephesus.

Great Theatre

A vast amphitheatre seating around 25,000, where St. Paul once faced the crowd.

Terrace Houses

Roman townhouses with astonishing mosaics and frescoes (separate €15 ticket).

Temple of Hadrian

The elegant arched façade on Curetes Street, richly carved with reliefs.

Opening hours (2026): roughly 08:00–19:00 in summer and 08:00–17:30 in winter, with last entry before closing. Selected summer evenings offer night visits. Allow 2–3 hours for the site. Confirm current hours before you go.

Book your Ephesus day the easy way

Skip-the-line entry, licensed guide, hotel or cruise-port pickup — and the Temple of Artemis included.

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