Alexandria Tour: Discover Ancient Secrets and Landmarks

Uncover the historical secrets of Alexandria on a full-day tour with the best local guides. Explore landmarks from the era of Alexander the Great to the modern era and experience the wonders of Alexandria.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bibliotheca Alexandria - Pick-up Service:
    This excursion offers convenient pick-up and drop-off services from Cairo, right from your doorstep!
    Upon booking the tour, the operator will reach out to confirm your hotel location and arrange for the driver and guide to pick you up. Everything is meticulously planned to ensure a memorable experience. The…
What's Included
  • Tour Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entry Fees (if option selected)
  • Lunch at a fish restaurant (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey from Cairo to Alexandria with a local tour guide who was born in Alexandria. This ensures a wealth of fascinating insights and secrets about the city, spanning from the era of Alexander the Great and Cleopatra to the present day.
Maximize your time efficiently. Make the most of every moment on this comprehensive door-to-door tour,…

Location
Bibliotheca Alexandria
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Stephen_b
Feb 22, 2026
Ask for Shaimaa! Worth the trip. - Shaimaa was an excellent tour guide, we highly recommend! Very informative and knowledgeable. Ancient Roman Catacombs and fortress were amazing. Library of Alexandria was also very beautiful. Couldn't enter St. Mark church due to mass. Tour was also cut short because of Ramadan and needing to be back to Cairo before sundown. Long 3 hour ride, but well-worth it to see the best that Alexandria has to offer. **note that official-looking people at the fortress may show you something then ask for a tip**
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Stephenblazejewski
Feb 19, 2026
See Alexandria's finest landmarks - Shaimaa was a great tour guide. Very informative and knowledgeable about her hometown, Alexandria. Would highly recommend!
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128vivianat
Feb 18, 2026
Solo tour to Alexandria - I had a wonderful experience learning about Alexandria with my wonderful tour guide Aalaa! She has great knowledge of each site we visited and she was very accommodating to special request. 10/10! I highly recommend this tour group
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Katesq3121wg
Feb 14, 2026
Highly recommended, thoroughly enjoyable day out! - The tour was wonderful. Naelah took us to all the important sites and gave superb information all day. Her depth of knowledge and ability to put places and historical times into context was excellent. Naelah worked alongside our driver Abdul Aziz to ensure that we saw not only the ancient and recent developments but also part of the everyday, working city. Highly recommended.
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Nneka
Feb 13, 2026
Alexandria Excursion - Shimaa is a true professional, she was knowledgeable, patient and courteous. She explained sights and monuments very well.
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Jamestp7801uf
Feb 12, 2026
Alexandria tour was great - The sites of Alexandria were fascinating and our guide was very informative. All needs were taking care of and driver was prompt and went above and beyond. The tour itself was well planned but crowded in some places but it’s a popular site so cannot control that.
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Cz54zdd45t
Feb 10, 2026
History, Culture and Relaxation! - We had an amazing guided trip to Alexandria, and having transportation included made the entire experience completely stress-free. From pickup to drop-off, everything was seamless and well-organized. Our guide, Shaimaa, was incredibly knowledgeable and brought Alexandria’s rich history to life… from the Catacombs to the Citadel of Qaitbay. She shared fascinating stories while still giving us time to explore and take photos. The transportation facilitated by our amazing driver Emille, was comfortable, air-conditioned, and punctual, which made a huge difference, especially after a full day of sightseeing. Overall, it was the perfect balance of history, culture, and relaxation. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to experience Alexandria without worrying about logistics!
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A_z
Feb 9, 2026
Saving Time and Seeing the Best of Alexandria - I took this tour as an all-inclusive package, and I really liked the approach. It's important to understand that you’re paying for your time here. It’s similar to buying business class plane tickets — in reality, you’re paying for the extra space around you (because often, the food is almost the same as in Premium Economy). In this tour, you're paying to save time. Plus, you see everything that’s important to see in Alexandria. Don’t forget, it takes about three hours to get there and back from Cairo. By the time you arrive, you’re already exhausted. I can’t imagine navigating Alexandria without a private car and guide. My guide, Ella, was excellent — very knowledgeable and made everything easy to understand. My driver, Ahmed, was also great — always on time, and I felt completely safe with him behind the wheel. If you’re a female traveler, especially from the West, a private guide and trusted driver are essential for both safety and peace of mind. The driver was ready at 6:55 AM, I was ready at 7:05 AM, and our agreed-upon time was 7 AM. Looks like I’m always a bit late here in Cairo! I’ve been in Cairo for three days now: one full of work, another for the all-inclusive pyramids, Sphinx, etc., and this is the third. Tomorrow I leave, and the day I took this excursion was February 9th. Alexandria is a city rich in history — from the ancient Library of Alexandria to the impressive Citadel and the catacombs, there’s so much to see. If you see time as money, then I highly recommend this tour. But if you’re someone who wants to hear long stories and spend extra time on things, then first, buy some history books and read them at home, or second, go to a safe city and spend time there on your own. If you're a Western person, especially female (like me), it’s crucial to be on a private tour with a trusted guide and driver when in Egypt. I really liked how everything was organized here, and it definitely made my experience much more enjoyable and stress-free. P.S. Ella took great photos of me, and we even had some fantastic selfies, but I’ll be keeping those for myself and my loved ones. Believe me, she is a truly kind and wonderful person. At the start of the tour, she’ll ask you what you want to see, and then everything will be smoothly organized from there. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention — I had an amazing lunch of chicken, rice, and soup. It was perfect! The food reminded me of my mom’s cooking, with lots of spices and a very homemade feel.
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Marta_h
Feb 23, 2026
Our guide and driver were... - Our guide and driver were both very good. Comfortable trip to/from Alexandria and having a driver and car made visiting the sites easy and efficient.
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Sharon_l
Feb 11, 2026
We enjoyed most of the... - We enjoyed most of the sites and the Driver was excellent! However, the tour guide could have been better. She was more concerned about herself than us.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).