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The ancient city of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, invites you to visit and explore. 

Discover the remarkable ancient Graeco-Roman city of Ephesus and embark on an unforgettable historical journey.​

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Come, Visit and Discover Ephesus, Turkey​ • History Only • No Shopping Visits • Best Ephesus Tour and Shore Excursion Options

Why tour with us? All of our private and regular Ephesus tours focus solely on the sights and their historical significance; no time is wasted on various cultural shopping experiences.

All Ephesus group tours include the following: 
An A/C vehicle, an English-speaking tour guide, and all entrance fees are included.

No Frills Ephesus Tours is highly rated on TripAdvisor and is recognized as the top choice for Ephesus tours by both Lonely Planet and Fodor's Travel.

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Ephesus Tour Guide Only​
No matter how you are traveling to Ephesus—by air, rental car, bus, train, or cruise—you can enhance your visit with our tour guide option. This is the perfect tour choice for independent travelers in Ephesus..

Ephesus Tour Guide stop at the Celsus Library        - Who is Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus?
Ephesus Tour stop at the Celsus Library
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Is your tour guide Lisenced? Ephesus, Turkiye



           Best Ephesus Tours Options - History Only - No Shopping Stops

We at No Frills Ephesus Tours offer a no-nonsense tour experience without substituting quality or service.
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We aim to provide the visitor to Ephesus with a unique historical and culture-based tour experience with a professional English-speaking guide, without the hassle of being taken to various factory outlets or shopping stops along the way. 


If you are interested in visiting the Ancient City of Ephesus, the Ephesus Museum, the Temple of Artemis, St John's Basilica, or the House of the Virgin Mary, we will provide a comprehensive tour of these sites.
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History Only - No Shopping Stops - Our half-day or full-day No Frills Ephesus Tours are the perfect way for you to absorb the history of Ephesus without the pressure of being pressured into buying carpets, leather, or jewellery, spoiling your day.

Great Value for Money
We understand that many holidaymakers have limited time and budget.
With this in mind, we offer "no frills" Ephesus tours at a competitive price.

We believe that many people miss out on tours because of the inconvenience of the numerous shopping stops along the way.

​The sights are what you have come to see, and that is what we aim to show you. 
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With our professional team of English-speaking tour guides and staff, our goal is to offer you an unforgettable tour experience of Ephesus.


History Only - No Shopping Stops - Our No Frills Ephesus Tours are a great way to discover the
​history of Ephesus without the pressure of carpet, leather and jewellery sales ruining your day.



​No Frills - ADD-ONS

Want something extra that's not included on your tour?
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Ask us about the various add-ons you can choose from to complete your sightseeing experience.

Best Ephesus Tour ​Options  
Ephesus Group Tours - Ephesus Half-Day or Full-Day Tour


Ephesus Group Tour from
​Selcuk
Celsus Library at Ephesus
Celsus Library at Ephesus
Staying in Selcuk?
Join us for your tour starting from our office in Selcuk!​

Daily Ephesus Tour from Selcuk

No Shopping Visits - History Only
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Ephesus Group Tour from 
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Kusadasi​
Curetes Street - Ephesus, Turkey
Temple of Artemis - Ephesus, Turkey
Staying in Kusadasi?
Join our Tour from Kusadasi with pick up from our central meeting point in Kusadasi.
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Daily Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi.​

No Shopping Visits - History Only​

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​​Ephesus Group Tour from
​Izmir
Ephesus Tour by Train from Izmir to Selcuk, Ephesus
Ephesus Tour by Train from Izmir to Selcuk, Ephesus
Staying in Izmir?
Take a pleasant train journey through the Aegean countryside and join our tour from Izmir by Train.

Daily Ephesus Tour from Izmir

No Shopping Visits - History Only
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Visiting Ephesus on your Cruise Holiday?
​Kusadasi Port, the gateway to Ephesus

Private Ephesus Shore Excursions ​Options 
Ephesus Half-Day or Full-Day Tour

​Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port for Cruise​ Customers


Private HALF DAY
​NO FRILLS EPHESUS TOUR


Departs from Kusadasi Port
​No Shopping Visits - History Only 
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 Ephesus Shore Excursions  
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Kusadasi Cruise Port - Meeting Point
Ephesus can get very hot during the summer months and there is minimal shade so we advise you to take sunscreen, a hat, plenty of water and your camera!

Private FULL DAY
​NO FRILLS EPHESUS TOUR


Departs from Kusadasi Port
​No Shopping Visits - History Only
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Additional tours and excursions are available in and around Kusadasi, Selcuk, and Ephesus.
Sights & Drive 
GREAT OPTION FOR CRUISE SHIP VISITORS
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Ephesus Tour - Kusadasi Port
​​Perfect Ephesus Tour Option for the independent traveller visiting Ephesus by cruise
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​Sights & Drive 
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​Priene, Miletus & Didyma Tour
​​Perfect PMD Tour Option for the independent traveller.
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​Sights & Drive
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​Pamukkale, Hierapolis Tour
​Perfect Pamukkale Tour Option for the independent traveller.
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Ephesus Group Tour from
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irince
Ephesus Overview - Selcuk, Ephesus, Turkey
Ephesus Terrace Houses - Ephesus, Turkey
Staying in Sirince?

​All ready in Sirince?
Take the dolmus (minibus) to Selcuk departing every 20 min from the village center and getting off at the corner of
​St John Basilica/aqueducts.
You can click our FIND link to our office button to find us from any hotel in Sirince. 

 Daily Ephesus Tour from Sirince

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Ephesus and  Pamukkale 2 DAY Tour
A walk down Curetes Street - Selcuk, Ephesus, Turkey
A walk down Curetes Street - Selcuk, Ephesus, Turkey
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Visit the ancient city of Ephesus and Pamukkale - Hierapolis

Combine your tours and save time, and money and enjoy our 2-Day package  with enough freedom to plan your travels in Turkey
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Ephesus & Pamukkale 
​2 Day Tour Package
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Ephesus Group Tour from
​Istanbul

Gate of Mazaeus & Mithridates - Selcuk, Ephesus, Turkey
Gate of Mazaeus & Mithridates - Selcuk, Ephesus
Staying in Istanbul?​

​1 Day Tour Ephesus from Istanbul 
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Come & join our Ephesus Tour 
from Istanbul by Air 

IST - ADB / ADB - IST
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Daily Ephesus Tour from Istanbul 
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No Shopping Visits - History Only
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Best Ephesus Tour options from Selcuk - Daily Ephesus Tour Options: Half Day or Full Day
Tours are available every day throughout the summer season. 
- 01 April - 31 October 2025
Tours are available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday throughout the winter season. 
- 01 November - 31 March 2026

A minimum of 4 people is required for this daily group tour to depart

Best Ephesus Tour options from Kusadasi - Daily Ephesus Tour Options:  Half Day or Full Day
Tours are available every day throughout the summer season. 
- 01 April - 31 October 2025
Tours are available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday throughout the winter season
- 01 November - 31 March 2026

A minimum of 4 people is required for this daily group tour to depart

Best Ephesus Tour options from Izmir - Daily Ephesus Tour Options: Half Day or Full Day
Tours are available every day throughout the summer season. 
- 01 April - 31 October 2025
Tours are available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday throughout the winter season. 
- 01 November - 31 March 2026

A minimum of 4 people is required for this daily group tour to depart

Best Ephesus Tour options from Istanbul – Daily Ephesus Tour Options: Half Day or Full Day 
Tours are available every day throughout the summer season. 
- 01 April - 31 October 2025
Tours are available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday throughout the winter season. 
- 01 November - 31 March 2026

A minimum 4 people is required for this daily group tour to depart

Best Ephesus Tour options from Cappadocia – Daily Ephesus Tour Options: Half Day or Full Day
Tours are available every day throughout the summer season.
​- 01 April - 31 October 2025
Tours are available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday throughout the winter season. 
- 01 November - 31 March 2026
A minimum of 4 people is required for this daily group tour to depart


Best Ephesus Tour options from Kusadasi Port – Ephesus Shore Excursions: Half Day or Full Day 
Tours are available every day throughout the summer season. 
- 01 April - 31 October 2025 Tours are available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday throughout the winter season. 
- 01 November - 31 March 2026

A minimum of 4 people is required for this daily group tour to depart

Best Ephesus Tour options from Izmir Port – Ephesus Shore Excursions: Half Day or Full Day 
Tours are available every day throughout the summer season.
- 01 April - 31 October 2025
Tours are available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday throughout the winter season. 
- 01 November - 31 March 2026

A minimum of 4 people is required for this daily group tour to depart

Best Ephesus Tour options from Sirince - Daily Ephesus Tour Options: Half Day or Full Day
Tours are available every day throughout the summer season. 
- 01 April - 31 October 2025
Tours are available every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday throughout the winter season. 
- 01 November - 31 March 2026

A minimum of 4 people is required for this daily group tour to depart
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 What Our Clients Are Saying - 

Absolutely the best tour option for Ephesus if you want to see it properly
Chris, Mehmet and Mete, thank-you for the most fantastic day at Ephesus. I research many options online in advance of my holiday bookings to find the best options for us and I wanted the Ephesus experience that would give us the most time at the archeological site seeing the things we wanted to see. We got that with a really engaging driver (Mehmet) and guide (Mete) as well. We were met at the ferry port terminal right on time and Mehmet and Mete were waiting for us as promised. Mete is the best guide - so engaging and knowledgable about his subject matter, and just such a genuine person too - so wonderful to talk to over lunch. We loved seeing the Terrace Houses at the site - don't miss this as it really gives you a perspective on life during the peak time in Ephesus. We did the trip as a day trip from Samos in Greece where we were staying. In the end it was easy but no one can confirm the ferry times from Samos until the end of May (for the summer season), so don't even try organising it before then if you are trying to do it from Samos. If you are intending on doing it from Samos, once the ferry times are confirmed, it was very easy to do. The trip took a bit over one hour from Samos. Both ferries out and back were on time.

The booking process for our Ephesus tour was made very easy by Chris (who is a native English speaker) and all communication was really clear and prompt. We would love to come back and see more of Turkey and we would definitely use No Frills again (and perhaps get to meet Ted the dog next time!). We are generally independent travellers but found that the quality of the guide with No Frills really made the day great for us at Ephesus and added to the quality of the experience. I'm not sure why anyone would use any other company for their Ephesus Tour. They are very professional, friendly, do what they promise, and the guide is top quality.

Visited October 5, 2017

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