Ephesus ticket prices and hours at a glance
The main ticket for foreign adults is €40 and includes the digital experience museum. The Terrace Houses, the covered row of homes on the hillside, need a separate ticket for €15. The museum in Selçuk costs €10, and the Ayasuluk and St. John site costs €6.
In winter, from 1 October 2026 to 1 April 2027, the site is open 08:00–18:00, with ticket sales until 17:30. Tickets are sold online in the state museum ticket shop and at the site. Prices are for 2026 and can change.
Our picks: Ephesus tickets
Our take: for a self-guided visit the plain entry ticket is enough. Take the audio ticket if you want an explanation on your phone, and the fast-track tour if you arrive by ship.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Ephesus and Mary's House with fast-track entry
- Ephesus entry with fast track
- Licensed guide
- On-time port return
Ephesus entry with fast-track tickets is in the price, and the return to the ship is timed. The Terrace Houses are extra.
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Ephesus e-ticket with smartphone audio tour
- Ephesus e-ticket
- Skip-the-line entry
- Offline audio tour and maps
Entry and an app tour with offline maps, starting at the upper gate. Bring your own phone and headphones.
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Ephesus entry ticket with Experience Museum
- Ephesus Ancient City entry
- Ephesus Experience Museum
- Optional mobile audio guide
A ticket for people who want to walk the site on their own. The Terrace Houses need their own ticket.
Check availability →Ephesus tickets and guided tours
Entry tickets with audio guides, small-group tours and private guides, with live prices and availability. Check whether the entry ticket and the Terrace Houses are part of the price.
Ticket prices for foreign adults in 2026
Regular prices. Always carry a passport or ID card in case you need to show proof of age.
| Ticket | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesus | €40 | The ancient city and the digital experience museum |
| Terrace Houses | €15 | The covered houses on the slope, added to the Ephesus ticket |
| Ephesus and Terrace Houses | €55 | The two regular prices added up |
| Museum in Selçuk | €10 | The finds from the site, in town |
| Ayasuluk and St. John | €6 | The Ayasuluk site with the Basilica of St. John |
For most first-time visitors, the €55 combination of Ephesus and the Terrace Houses covers the main sights. Add the museum in Selçuk if you want to see the original finds, see the museum page.
Children
Foreign children up to the age of 8 enter free, and a €40 price applies for the 8 to 18 age group. A child who is exactly 8 may be asked to pay, so ask at the ticket office if your child has just reached that age. Turkish citizens have their own tariffs. Do not count on a student or senior discount as a foreign visitor.
Opening hours from October 2026 to April 2027
Winter hours. The sites close at different times.
| Site | Opening hours | Ticket sales until |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesus | 08:00–18:00 | 17:30 |
| Terrace Houses | 09:00–17:00 | 16:30 |
| Museum in Selçuk | 08:30–17:30 | 17:00 |
| St. John | 08:00–18:00 | 17:30 |
| Ayasuluk Castle | 09:00–16:30 | 16:00 |
Ephesus and the museum in Selçuk are open every day. The longer opening hours of the site do not apply to the Terrace Houses, which close earlier. Around the change of season in early October or April, ask at the ticket office or check the current notice before you go.
Evening visits
The evening programme is not a year-round offer. In 2026 it ran from 1 June to 1 October, with Ephesus open until 23:00 from Wednesday to Saturday and entry from 19:00. Museum passes do not cover evening visits.
Museum passes
Worth it only if you plan several museums.
| Pass | Price | Valid | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| MuseumPass The Aegean | €95 | 7 days from first entry | İzmir, Aydın, Muğla and Denizli |
| MuseumPass Türkiye | €165 | 15 days from first entry | All of Türkiye |
Each pass allows one entry per museum or site. Ephesus, the museum in Selçuk and the Ayasuluk and St. John site are on the Aegean pass list. For the Terrace Houses, pass holders may pay a reduced extra fee of TRY 200, depending on the pass. Ask at the ticket office before you queue.
Adding up the single tickets for Ephesus, the museum and St. John gives €56, below the price of the Aegean pass. A pass makes sense only if you add many more sites, for example around Pamukkale and Hierapolis in the Denizli region. For a day at Ephesus, single tickets are the cheaper route.
Getting more out of your ticket
Pick a gate
Most visitors enter at the upper gate and walk downhill. The lower gate has the dolmuş stop. The two gates are far apart, so decide before you buy.
Self-guided route →Plan the Terrace Houses early
They close one hour earlier than the site in winter, and their last ticket is at 16:30.
Terrace Houses →Check what a tour includes
Do not assume the entry ticket or the Terrace Houses are in the price. Read the lists of included and not included items.
Tours compared →Skip the heat in summer
July and August have average highs of around 33 °C in the region. Start early, bring water and a hat.
Best time to visit →Ephesus tickets: frequently asked questions
How much is an Ephesus ticket in 2026?
€40 for foreign adults, including the digital experience museum. The Terrace Houses cost €15 extra. Prices are for 2026 and can change.
Are the Terrace Houses included in the Ephesus ticket?
No. They have a separate ticket for €15. In winter they are open 09:00–17:00, with ticket sales until 16:30.
Can I use a museum pass at Ephesus?
Yes, Ephesus is on the Aegean pass list, and the Türkiye pass is accepted at the site as well. One entry per site applies, and evening visits are not covered. Ask about the Terrace Houses at the ticket office.
Do children pay?
Foreign children up to the age of 8 enter free. A €40 price applies for ages 8 to 18, so a child who is exactly 8 may be charged. Ask at the ticket office.
What are the winter opening hours?
From 1 October 2026 to 1 April 2027, Ephesus is open 08:00–18:00 and the ticket office closes at 17:30. See the table above for the other sites.
Is this an official ticket site?
No. This is an independent travel guide, not connected to the state museums, the ministry or the excavation team. The tours and ticket bundles shown here are offered by their own providers.