Alexandria Tours

See historical Alexandria with an Egyptologist guide and hotel transfers with a seafood lunch option.

• Everything you get: Round-trip hotel transfers from Cairo or Giza in an air-conditioned vehicle, an Egyptologist guide, and photo stops at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Pompey's Pillar, the Roman Theater at Kom El-Deka, and more.
• Why choose this: Use your limited time in Alexandria efficiently, with a full day already structured so you're not piecing together plans on the spot.
• Upgrades: Choose a shared guided tour for value, or upgrade to a private tour for more flexibility and personal attention. Add entry tickets to unlock the attractions from the inside.

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour of historical Alexandria

• Egyptologist tour guide

• Pickup and drop off from your hotel in Cairo or Giza

• Shared or private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle (based on option selected)

• Entrance fees to attractions included (based on option selected)

• Seafood lunch (based on option selected)

Exclusions #

• Drinks during lunchtime

• Gratuities

• Pick up/drop off services at your accommodation from the regions of Al Nasr City, Cairo International Airport, Heliopolis, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, and 6th of October City (Available at an additional charge of $18 per head)

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

What’s not allowed

• Drinks inclusion: Drinks are not included with your lunchtime meal.
• Tips: Gratuities are not included and are at your discretion.

Additional information

• Tour duration: The stated tour duration includes both pickup and drop-off times.
• Pickup area: Complimentary pickup is available from hotels in Cairo or Giza.
• Extended pickup zones: Pickup from Al Nasr City, Airport, Heliopolis, Mirage City, Rehab, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital, and 6th of October costs $18 per person.
• Pickup timing: Your pickup will take place within 60 minutes after your booked time, depending on your hotel location.
• Pickup confirmation: You will receive your exact pickup time via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour.
• Children policy: Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour.
• Infant seats: Children up to 3 years join free of charge if they do not occupy a seat.
• Language options: Your tour guide can lead the tour in Arabic, English, German, Italian, or Spanish.
• Entrance ticket payment: You must buy all entrance tickets yourself by paying with a card at each site.
• Cash payments: Cash is not accepted for entrance tickets under Egyptian Ministry of Tourism rules.
• Entrance fee variants: Entrance fees are included only if you book a ticket-included option.

Explore Alexandria's landmarks in a full day, with an expert guide, and your choice of shared or private tour.

• Everything you get: Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle with an expert guide, entry to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa and Bibliotheca Alexandrina, plus photo stops at Pompey's Pillar, the Roman Theater site, Qaitbay Citadel, Abu al-Abbas Mosque, Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Stanley Bridge, and Montazah Gardens.
• Why choose this: Use your limited time in Alexandria efficiently, with a full day already structured so you're not piecing together plans on the spot.
• Upgrades: Choose a shared guided tour for value, or upgrade to a private guided tour for more flexibility and personal attention.

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour of Alexandria city

• Entry to Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

• Entry to Alexandria Bibliotheca

• Private or shared transfers from Cairo in an air-conditioned vehicle (based on option selected)

• Hotel pickup and drop off

• Expert tour guide

Exclusions #

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

• Lunch

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: The tour is wheelchair accessible, including transportation and most visited surfaces.
• Stroller access: You can bring a stroller, as the tour is stroller accessible.
• Transport access: The air-conditioned vehicle used for transfers is wheelchair accessible.
• General suitability: Most travelers can participate comfortably in this experience.

Additional information

• Booking confirmation: You will receive confirmation at the time of booking.
• Pickup: Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Alexandria to start the tour.
• Group size: This tour or activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers.
• Child rate: Child rates apply only when sharing with two paying adults.
• Child supervision: Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour.
• Infants: Infants must sit on laps during transportation.
• Location context: The tour operates near public transportation in Alexandria.
• Tour format: You can choose between a private tour and a shared group tour.
• Guide inclusion: An expert tour guide is included only if you select the guided option.
• Cancellation policy: You can cancel up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund.

Save time at Alexandria's top burial site with fast-track access and included mobile photography.

• Everything you get: Use a priority line at the entrance, then explore the underground catacombs at your own pace. Your ticket covers site entry plus complimentary mobile phone photography. Children under 6 and Egyptian seniors and Egyptian guests with special needs enjoy free admission.
• Why choose this: Good if you already have your Alexandria day planned and just want this historic stop prepaid without added guides or transfers.

Inclusions #

• Entry to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa site

• Skip the line entry

Exclusions #

• Any services not explicitly mentioned as included

What’s not allowed

• Professional photography: You cannot use professional photography equipment unless you pay the relevant fees.
• Accessibility note: There is no explicit information on accessibility for wheelchairs or strollers.

Additional information

• Opening hours: The site opens at 9am, with last entry at 4pm.
• Ramadan hours: During Ramadan, the last entry is at 3pm.
• Arrival time: You should arrive at least one hour before the site's closing time.
• Child policy: Children below 6 years enter free of charge.
• Egyptians with special needs: Egyptians with special needs enjoy free entry.
• Egyptians above 60: Egyptians aged above 60 years enjoy free entry.
• Non-Egyptians with special needs: Non-Egyptians with special needs must purchase a ticket.
• Non-Egyptians above 60: Non-Egyptians aged above 60 years must purchase a ticket.
• Student tickets: Students must be under 24 years and present a valid student ID.
• Spouses of Egyptians: An Egyptian's spouse with another nationality is treated as Egyptian for entry.
• Age restrictions: There are no age restrictions apart from student ticket eligibility rules.
• Mobile photography: Photography with a mobile phone is free of charge.
• Ticket check: You must keep your ticket with you at all times during your visit.

Skip the line and experience Alexandria’s past through lights, projections, and narration at Qaitbay Citadel.

• Everything you get: Enjoy entry to the Sound & Light Show at Qaitbay Citadel, complete with stunning visuals, historical storytelling, and translation devices in English or Arabic. Explore Alexandria’s history in a unique, open-air setting overlooking the Mediterranean.
• Why choose this: It’s more than a show—it’s a journey through Alexandria’s ancient glory. From the Lighthouse and Library to Cleopatra and Caesar, history unfolds on the citadel walls in a powerful and accessible format for all visitors.

Inclusions #

• Skip the line entry to the Sound and Light Show

• Audio guide in different languages (English and Arabic)

• Bottled water

• Entrance fees

Exclusions #

• Food and beverages

• Hotel transfers

Save time at ticket counters and enjoy free mobile photography while exploring this ancient site.

• Everything you get: Walk straight past ticket queues and head inside the Serapeum of Alexandria with your prebooked entry. Children under 6, Egyptians with special needs, and Egyptians above 60 enter free, and you can capture the site with complimentary mobile phone photography.
• Why choose this: Keep your day open for other plans while fitting a major Alexandria landmark into your trip without a long guided program.

Inclusions #

• Skip the line entry to Serapeum of Alexandria

Exclusions #

• Guided tour

• Transportation to and from the site

• Food and beverages

• Any personal expenses

What’s not allowed

• Professional cameras: Do not carry professional cameras if you plan to take photos inside.
• Guided services: Guided tours are not included with this ticket.
• Transport: Transportation to and from the Serapeum site is not included.
• Food and drinks: Food and beverages are not included with your ticket.
• Personal expenses: Any personal expenses at or around the site are not included in your ticket.

Additional information

• Opening hours: Summer and winter hours are 9am to last entry at 4pm.
• Ramadan hours: During Ramadan, opening hours are 9am to last entry at 3pm.
• Last arrival time: Arrive at least one hour before the site's closing time.
• Ticket handling: Keep your tickets with you at all times during your visit.
• Student tickets: Students must be under 24 years old and present a valid student ID.
• Egyptian pricing: Egyptian spouses with other nationalities are treated as Egyptian for pricing.
• Free entry policy: Children under 6, Egyptians with special needs, and Egyptians above 60 get free entry.
• Age limits: There are no age restrictions for entry apart from student ticket rules.
• Accessibility note: There is no explicit information on wheelchair or stroller accessibility.
• Mobile photography: Photography with a mobile phone is allowed for free inside the site.

Save time by skipping ticket queues and enjoy taking unlimited mobile photos throughout your visit.

• Everything you get: Skip ticket queues to enter the Ancient Roman Theatre and explore at your own pace. Your ticket covers standard entry, while children under 6, Egyptians with special needs, and Egyptians above 60 enter free. Take photos on your mobile at no extra charge inside.
• Why choose this: Explore Kom El-Deka independently, without a fixed schedule or bundling it into a longer guided city tour.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to the Ancient Roman Theatre in Kom El-Deka

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: The Roman Amphitheatre site is wheelchair accessible.
• Special needs visitors: Egyptians with special needs have free, wheelchair-accessible entry.

Additional information

• Opening hours: Summer and winter hours are 9am to last entry at 4pm.
• Ramadan hours: During Ramadan, the site is open from 9am to last entry at 3pm.
• Last entry: Arrive at least one hour before the site closing time.
• Ticket use: Keep your ticket with you at all times during your visit.
• Student tickets: Students must be under 24 years and show a valid student ID.
• Egyptian spouses: Egyptian spouses of foreign nationals are treated as Egyptian visitors for pricing.
• Mobile photography: Photography with a mobile phone is free of charge.
• Currency: All onsite prices are listed and charged in Egyptian Pounds.
• Free entry for: Children under 6 years, Egyptians with special needs (wheelchair accessible), and Egyptians above 60 years.

Journey through Alexandria's iconic landmarks: the imposing Qaitbay Citadel, the serene Montazah Gardens, and the innovative Bibliotheca.

• Everything you get: Maximize your time in Alexandria and skip the line at the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, a historic fortress with incredible views. You'll also wander through the beautiful Montazah Gardens, a former royal palace, and discover the modern Bibliotheca, a key cultural center.
• Why choose this: Deep dive into Alexandria's rich history and vibrant present without the wait, See the impressive Qaitbay Citadel, explore the beautiful Gardens, and the modern Bibliotheca.

Inclusions #

• Skip the line entry to Qaitbay Citadel

Exclusions #

• Food and beverages

What to bring

• Your ticket, valid ID (passport for Non-Egyptian nationals), hat and sunglasses for sunny weather, and comfortable clothes.

What’s not allowed

• Professional cameras

Accessibility

• The wheelchair accessibility of Qaitbay Citadel is limited.
• Full wheelchair accessibility within the fortress is not guaranteed due to stairs and uneven surfaces.

Additional information

• Free entry for children below 6 years.
• Free entry for Egyptians with special needs.
• Photography with mobile phone is free of charge.
• Free entry for Egyptians above 60 years.