Private Full-Day Tour of Alexandria: Explore Historical Highlights With an Egyptologist

Experience the wonders of Alexandria on a private full-day tour with an Egyptologist guide. Explore historical highlights, local markets, and enjoy delicious customized meals.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa are the most remarkable ancient remains in Alexandria, dating back to the 2nd century AD. Excavation began in 1892, and the catacombs were discovered by chance eight years later when a donkey fell through a chamber ceiling. A long spiral staircase leads to the main hall, running down…
What's Included
  • Expert driver
  • Private professional tour guide
  • Private luxury modern vehicle
  • All service charges and taxes included
  • Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks
What's Not Included
  • Entrance tickets for the mentioned sites is $25.00 per person
  • Optional private boat ride by the sea 15 $ per person.
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Alexandria full-day sightseeing tour is a private tour just for you not with any other groups. Flexible pick-up time can be 8:00 am till 10:00 am
You will enjoy an amazing tour exploring the highlights of Alexandria with an Egyptologist-licensed guide from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The tour is flexible to customize if you prefer to change…

Location
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Kom Al Shokafa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tara_s
Sep 29, 2025
We greatly enjoyed our... - We greatly enjoyed our city tour! Sally was such a welcoming and informative city guide. She navigated the sights with us smoothly and helped us even beat some of the crowds. She treated us to a coffee stop and an Egyptian treat local spot. Can’t thank you enough Sally!
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Jamesbusscher
Sep 26, 2025
Great! - All as promised. Great service and information. Excellent lunch. Well worth the reasonable cost for the private tour.
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Michael_k
Aug 12, 2025
Shaina was a wonderful... - Shaina was a wonderful guide. We enjoyed her company as well as her information. Library of Alexandria was a great site to visit and the A/C worked very well. Each site had excellent historical value which we all enjoyed learning. Although we were very hot most of the time, it was cool to have the little van all to ourselves. Thank you for the informative and entertaining day.
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Richardhx3981uq
Aug 5, 2025
Great tour guide - Tarek was a great guide - very flexible and particularly strong on the catacombs and the citadel. Took great care to accommodate our dietary needs for lunch. Do give him a nudge to spend extra time at Pompey’s Pillar, so you can make sure you see the sanctuary and the old library. Greco-Roman museum is not on the tour, but was a great recommendation, and very, very easy to do self-guided after the walking tour.
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Kimberly_k
Jun 1, 2025
Incredible Private Tour of Alexandria with Tori – A Perfect Day! - We had an amazing day exploring the beautiful and historic city of Alexandria with our guide, Tori. From start to finish, the tour-organized, informative, and filled with unforgettable sights. We began at the impressive Fort of Qaitbay (Citadel of Qaitbay), where Tori brought the history of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria to life. From there, we visited the stunning Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, a spiritual and architectural gem. Next, we ventured underground to the haunting and fascinating Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, followed by a stop at the monumental Pompey's Pillar, where Tori shared insightful stories that made the ruins truly come alive. One of the highlights of the day was the Bibliotheca Alexandrina — an inspiring modern marvel that beautifully honors the legacy of the ancient library. Tori was not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also entertaining, making history engaging and fun throughout the tour. We also want to give a big shout-out to our driver, Mohammed, who was absolutely phenomenal — professional, courteous, and made the journey between sites smooth and comfortable. We ended our tour with a delicious meal at Branzino Restaurant, where we enjoyed fresh local fish and creamy hummus while overlooking the Mediterranean Sea — the perfect way to wrap up a spectacular day. If you’re visiting Alexandria, don’t miss it — highly recommended!
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Teresavm2025
May 13, 2025
Excellent tour cguide and service - Eslam was an excellent tour guide. Very kind and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the Alexandria Private tour. The car was comfortable a/c was on point and service was excellent. I will recommend Eslam 100%
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Curiosity15173458517
Jan 7, 2025
Best food tour in town! - An awesome food tour of Alexandria with Tarek! We were allowed to taste selected and special food and felt completely comfortable. All the food tasted great and we tried many new local delicacies. Along the way, we were given a guided tour of the city and explored Alexandria from a side only locals otherwise know. The tour was absolutely custom designed and adapted to our needs. The pick up and drop off service to the hotel was very pleasant. Best Food Tour in Town! Thank you Tarek!
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Juliari4481bq
Jan 7, 2025
Top food tour! An unforgettable experience! - The food tour with Tarek in Alexandria was just great! Tarek not only showed us a lot about the city but also made the tour incredibly personal and individual. We were led to local insider tips and even taken to a local supermarket where we were allowed to discover delicacies we would never have otherwise tasted. We were particularly impressed that we suddenly learned to love dishes we didn't really like ! He has always felt exactly what suits us and was very sensitive. The tour was pleasant and not too strenuous as Tarek dosed the walk well. Our conclusion: We would recommend this tour to everyone and recommend doing it right on the first day of your stay. Afterwards you are perfectly equipped to explore the city on your own. Thanks for the unforgettable experience – we couldn’t have asked for a better tour!
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Alfs504
Dec 4, 2024
Best of Alexandra - Our guide was TAREK extremely knowledgeable, courteous prompt and a lot of fun. We had the best day saw all the important sights plus more. Thank you for giving us such an enjoyable experience.
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Priya1217
Nov 26, 2024
Hands down the best guide experience in my trip to Egypt! - I had an amazing day exploring Alexandria with Tarek! He is very warm, kind, well versed in Egyptian history and clearly passionate about the subject. As a solo woman traveler, I felt very comfortable. The itinerary he planned was fantastic and he is hands down the best guide I have had on my trip! He very graciously accommodated my last minute request to visit the Greco-Roman Museum even though it wasn’t part of the plan and I really appreciated his flexibility. It would definitely recommend him to all my friends visiting Egypt!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).