Beautiful and awe-inspiring! A must see if you're into history and archaeology. As of Jan 2026 the amphitheater is undergoing restoration, so its off limits to climb around, but the smaller theater is open. It is absolutely worth it to pass the extra and see the terrace homes. We got the museum card though because we are traveling around Turkiye and while everything is cheap, the museum prices for foreigners are extremely high. The bathroom inside after you enter the southgate is free, the ones outside the gates aren't. This is not a good place for wheelchairs or people with difficulty walking. It can get hot (it was a 65°F sunny day in Jan) so plan your attire accordingly and bring a hat/wear sunscreen. If its summertime, maybe even an umbrella for shade.

What a truly historic site to visit !! The history here is absolutely amazing and well worth the entrance fee and the lineups. This was one of our favourite sites to visit during our stay in Turkey. Even though we were on a small group tour that didn’t mean we had a private tour or anything. We were one of many smaller tour buses amongst all the larger and plentiful tour buses bringing in all the tourists. Maybe 750-1200 people there at the same time. A bit busy but still very much worth the wait and the crowds. An absolute astonishing site to visit and learn about. Incredible!! I would highly recommend you tour through Ephesus Ancient City if you are ever in Turkey 🇹🇷 Paul and Andrea Canada 🇨🇦

WOW is absolutely an understatement for how amazing Ephesus truly is. The entrance fee was 40 euro per person, but it is absolutely worth the price of admission. I had to stop multiple times throughout the city to reflect and realize how exceptionally beautiful Ephesus is. I highly recommend stopping at the cafe. The macarons were delicious. The cafe cats also really enjoyed the smoked Gouda and turkey sandwich haha. The Ephesus museum is also a very nice feature. There is an audio tour available that walks through the history of Ephesus. It is around 20 minutes long, but you may have to wait up to 20 minutes outside of the cafe for the next show to start. There are shops and food options situated conveniently outside of the exit. There are also a wide variety of cats and dogs throughout Ephesus, and all of them are incredibly friendly and well-behaved.