2026-2027 Entrance fees for Ephesus and Nearby Attractions
What is the Entrance fee for Ephesus?
As you prepare for your Ephesus tour, being informed about the Ephesus ticket prices is important in shaping your itinerary. This knowledge is beneficial for our private Ephesus tours, where you have the flexibility to tailor your program to your preferences.
As of 2026, revised entrance fees for Ephesus Ancient City and nearby attractions are as follows;
| Attraction Name | 2026 Entrance Fee | From April 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Ancient City | € 40 | € 45 |
| Terrace Houses in Ephesus | € 15 | € 16 |
| Ephesus Archaeological Museum | € 10 | € 11 |
| House of the Virgin Mary | 700 Lira Around € 12.5 |
€ 18 |
| Basilica of St. John | € 6 | € 7 |
| Temple of Artemis | Free of Charge | Free of Charge |
| Isa Bey Mosque | Free of Charge | Free of Charge |
| Sirince Village | Free of Charge | Free of Charge |
Arriving by cruise ship? See which ships are in Kusadasi Port this week and check any date in 2026–2027 to plan around the crowds.
Planning your visit? See the 2026-2027 opening hours for Ephesus and nearby attractions, including the current winter hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Starting April 1, 2027, the entrance fee for the Ancient City of Ephesus will increase to 45 Euros per person. The current 2026 price of 40 Euros remains valid until March 31, 2027.
Children under the age of 8 are granted free admission to Ephesus. Please bring their passports to verify their age at the entrance.
Yes. Ephesus entrance tickets can be purchased using both Visa and Mastercard, in addition to cash payments.
We provide skip-the-line entrance tickets through our tour guides. If you prefer, you can pay your guide in cash for the ticket and skip the ticket line entirely. If you'd rather pay by credit card, you can purchase your ticket directly at the box office, and our guides are happy to assist you with this as well. Either way, our skip-the-line tickets are provided at the same price as the official box office tickets, with no added markup.
Yes, both the Museum Pass Turkiye and the Museum Pass the Aegean are valid for entrance to Ephesus Ancient City. However, these passes do not cover the Terrace Houses in Ephesus, which require a separate ticket, and they are not valid for the Ephesus Night Visits.
Yes. The Terrace Houses in Ephesus require a separate entrance ticket in addition to the main Ephesus Ancient City ticket.
There is no student or senior discount for Ephesus. Visitors with a disability card are entitled to one free ticket. Children aged 7 and under can also receive a free ticket at the box office by presenting a passport or ID to verify their age.