Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour

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Itinerary

1. At 9:00 am Pickup from your Hotel in Alexandria by Our expert Licensed Tour guide then start your Full Day tour visiting the best sites in Alexandria Start with New library of Alexandria the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books, site of the ancient lighthouse it's one of the seven wonders of ancient world, Palaces of Farouk, last king in history of Egypt. Note: Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday so you will be able to take Photos from outside

   2 h

2. Then Visit The Catacombs. Dates back to 3rd century, its mixture between Greek, Roman, Egyptian art.

   1 h

3. The Citadel of Qaitbay (or the Fort of Qaitbay; Arabic: قلعة قايتباي‎) is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477 AD (882 AH)[citation needed] by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour.

   1 h

4. then you will visit the The Roman Theater made out of marble stones and the floor it has a big Section of mosaic

   1 h

5. Embrace the rich legacy of El Mursi Abu Elabas with our specially designed collection. El Mursi Abu Elabas, an iconic symbol hailing from the heart of Alexandria in Egypt, carries the energies and cultural attributes distinct to the region. You will be transferred to your hotel after your tour ends

   2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 159 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Historical Highlights

  We were picked up by Samir (our driver) and Samira (our guide) at a time of our choosing in a comfortable modern mini van for our family of 5. Samira introduced herself and described the tour schedule and a little of the history of Alexandria as we drove to start our tour at the Catacombs followed by the Roman Theatre and Citadel. She explained the history and relevance of each site and we had some free time to explore as a family by ourselves which made for a relaxing day out. Lunch was included at a seafood restaurant overlooking the sea. The freshly baked bread and dips as well as the fish were delicious. As it was a Friday we were unable to enter the Bibliotheca Alexandria as it was closed. An easy day out with family to see the highlights of Alexandria. Thank you Samira and Samir for your hospitality.

  WhereToNext_DearOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent All Round.

  We had an excellent experience in Alexandria with our lovely guide Sherihan and our skilled driver. Driving in Alexandria is not for the faint hearted! We had booked a private tour and it was worth every penny. Alexandria is not a city that we would have been comfortable exploring on our own and we are experienced and intrepid travellers. From the initial communication and pick up through to drop off everything was great. We visited the Catacombs, the Library, the Mosque, the Ampitheatre and the Citadel - plus an ice cream stop. What a great day with lovely people.

  jmgLowFellOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great private tour

  Punctual, friendly guide and driver. Comfortable car. A great way to see all the highlights of Alexandria. Highly recommend this tour.

  Austin_JJuly 2026via Viator

• 5Reem was great

  My guide Reem knew all the spots to get the best photos. She gave a very detailed introduction at every spot, and was very interesting. Having a guide also made us feel safe during the visit.

  Thomas LJune 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Best way to see Alexandra’s sites.

  We were able to pick a start time that suited us. Our guide Mohamed took us to all the top sites and we hot see more than we would have with out him. Our driver was also exceptional in navigating Alenadras streets.

  aussiesafarApril 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Private guided tour to many historic locations in Alexandria, Egypt

  We have just spent a great day touring the fantastic historic sights of Alexandria with Mahmoud, our expert guide through Desert Adventures. Mahmoud’s practical experience as an archaeologist and scholar and his wide ranging in-depth knowledge of the history of Alexandria, delivered with enthusiasm to share his knowledge, made the ancient to recent history come alive for us. We highly recommend his guiding abilities and would have no hesitation in returning for another tour!

  I6551EYtonyvMarch 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Alexandria

• Its from-price is 72% below the median of the 421 experiences we list in Alexandria.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 421.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Alexandria

Alexandria, Egypt's Mediterranean port, was founded by Alexander the Great and holds Roman ruins, a harbour fort and a modern library by the sea.

Alexander the Great founded the city in 331 BC, and for centuries it was the capital of Ptolemaic Egypt, with a great library and the Pharos, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The lighthouse fell to earthquakes, and the Citadel of Qaitbay, a fifteenth-century fort on its site, now guards the harbour mouth. The Corniche runs for miles along the bay in front of tall, weather-worn apartment blocks.

Top-ranked sights in Alexandria: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Roman Amphitheatre, Citadel of Qaitbay (Fort Qaitbey).

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