Ephesus Walking Guide Map: 12 Numbered Stops (2026)

Ephesus (Efes in Turkish) is the most complete classical city you can walk through anywhere in the eastern Mediterranean, and the second most visited monument in Türkiye after Hagia Sophia. After 15 years guiding visitors here, I built this numbered walking-guide map as the cheat sheet I wish I had on my first visit: every one of the 12 must-see monuments, the order to walk them in, what to look for at each stop, and the exact ticket prices for 2026. Use it on your phone or print it — and if you publish it elsewhere, just link back. If you would rather not navigate it alone, our team runs private Ephesus tours daily from Kuşadası, Selçuk and İzmir with the same licensed guides who wrote this map. Quick Answer: Ephesus Ancient City is best visited as a downhill 1.6 km walk from the Upper (Magnesia) Gate to the Lower Gate — about 2 to 3 hours at a relaxed pace. Follow the numbered route on our walking map: 12 unmissable stops from the State Agora down Curetes Street to the Library of Celsus and the 25,000-seat Great Theatre. Standard 2026 entry is USD 30 , with an extra USD 15 for the Terrace Houses (highly recommended). Visiting Info (2026) Opening hours 08:00–19:00 (Apr–Oct) · 08:30–17:00 (Nov–Mar) · last entry 1 hour before close Ticket — Ancient CityUSD 30 (approx. €28 / £24) Ticket — Terrace Houses (extra)USD 15 — strongly recommended Museum Pass Türkiye Valid for Ephesus + Terrace Houses, best value if you also visit Cappadocia/Istanbul Best time to visit April–May or late September–October · arrive at opening or after 15:00 to dodge cruise crowds Walking distance 1.6 km Upper → Lower Gate · 2–3 hours · marble + cobble, wear closed shoes Accessibility Partial — the upper-to-lower walk is downhill but the surface is uneven marble; wheelchair access limited to the Lower Gate area Prices subject to change Confirmed at booking · figures are kultur.gov.tr 2026 published rates Walk Ephesus with a licensed local expert → Browse our private Ephesus tours or build a Sign