Alexandria Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Alexandria tours and things to do in Egypt’s Mediterranean city: explore the seafront Qaitbay Citadel, the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the underground Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Pompey’s Pillar, stroll the corniche and Montaza Palace gardens, and take a day trip to the Pyramids of Giza. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Alexandria by interest
Whatever brings you to Alexandria — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Alexandria
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Qaitbay Citadel
Seafront fortress.
Bibliotheca
Modern library.
Catacombs
Kom El Shoqafa.
Montaza Palace
Seafront gardens.
Roman Theatre
Kom El Dikka.
Pompey’s Pillar
Roman column.
Giza Pyramids
Cairo day trip.
The Corniche
Mediterranean bay.
Alexandria in 2 days
- 1Day 1: ancient city
- 2Day 2: Montaza & sea
- 3Bibliotheca
- 4Seafood
Alexandria from Cairo
- 1Drive from Cairo
- 2Qaitbay Citadel
- 3Catacombs
- 4Bibliotheca
3 hrs awayGiza Pyramids
Cairo day trip.
City awayQaitbay Citadel
Seafront fortress.
City awayCatacombs
Ancient necropolis.
East awayMontaza Palace
Seafront gardens.
City awayBibliotheca
Modern library.
West awayEl Alamein
WWII history.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Alexandria visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm and pleasant — one of the best times to visit.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm and busy, popular with Egyptians escaping the heat.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm, calm seas and fewer crowds — ideal.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild but the wettest and windiest season on the coast.
Sights any time
The historic sights are enjoyable year-round.
Best overall
Spring and autumn offer the best weather.
One day
The main historic sights.
Two days
Add the Montaza gardens and sea.
Day trip
A full day from Cairo.
For history
The Greco-Roman sights.
For foodies
A seafood tour.
With kids
The Citadel and gardens.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours are easiest for covering the spread-out sights.
Tram
Alexandria’s historic trams run along the seafront.
Taxis
Taxis and ride-hailing are handy between sights.
On foot
The corniche and downtown are pleasant to walk.
Where to stay
Stay near the corniche for sea views and easy access.
From the port
Cruise shore excursions connect the port with the sights.
Egyptian pound
Alexandria uses the Egyptian pound; carry some cash for sites.
Book Cairo trips
Pyramids day trips from Alexandria sell out — reserve ahead.
Try the seafood
Don’t miss fresh Mediterranean seafood by the corniche.
Combine sights
The Citadel, catacombs and Pillar are best done together.
Sea breeze
The coast is cooler and breezier than inland Egypt — bring a layer.
Spring or autumn
Visit in spring or autumn for the best weather.
Cairo day trips
Pyramids tours from Alexandria sell out — book ahead.
City tours
Guided city highlights tours fill up — reserve early.
Shore excursions
Cruise-port tours book out fast — reserve ahead.
Catacombs tours
History tours to the catacombs fill up — book early.
Food tours
Small-group seafood tours sell out — reserve ahead.
Summer
Summer is busiest with local tourists — book ahead.
City tour
Around $30–60 for an Alexandria city highlights tour.
Cairo day trip
About $90–160 for a Pyramids day trip from Alexandria.
Catacombs tour
Roughly $30–55 for a catacombs and history tour.
Bibliotheca
Around $35–60 including the library and city sights.
Food tour
About $40–70 for an Alexandria seafood tour.
How to save
Join group tours and combine nearby sites.
Alexandria through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Warm & mild.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Beach season.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Local peak.
- Best for
- Calm seas.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Wettest.