Citadel of Qaitbay on the Mediterranean seafront in Alexandria

Day tours & excursions

Alexandria Day Tours

Day tours from Alexandria and its cruise port: the city’s Roman, Greek and Islamic landmarks, Alexandria by night, El Alamein, and a full day in Cairo and Giza.

Citadel of Qaitbay on the Mediterranean seafront in Alexandria 4hours Alexandria

Citadel of Qaitbay · Corniche · Stanley Bridge · San Stefano Grand Mall

Alexandria Night Tour by Horse Carriage and Corniche Walk

FromUS$130

Panorama of the three pyramids of Giza 12hours Alexandria

Great Pyramids of Giza · Great Sphinx · Egyptian Museum · Khan el-Khalili

Cairo Day Trip from Alexandria: Pyramids, Museum and Khan

FromUS$196

Citadel of Qaitbay on the Mediterranean seafront in Alexandria 5hours Alexandria

El Alamein Military Museum · Commonwealth War Cemetery · German War Cemetery

El Alamein Day Trip from Alexandria

FromUS$150

Alexandria National Museum palace facade 7hours Alexandria

Roman Theatre · Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa · Library of Alexandria · Citadel of Qaitbay

Alexandria City Tour: Catacombs, Qaitbay and the Library

FromUS$80

How to choose an Alexandria day tour

These tours start in Alexandria itself, for travellers staying in the city or arriving at its cruise port. Coming from Cairo instead? See the Alexandria day trip from Cairo and our guide Alexandria in one day.

  • The city in one day: the Alexandria city tour covers the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, the Roman Theatre, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Citadel of Qaitbay and the Mosque of Al-Mursi Abul Abbas. From US$80 per person with private car and guide.
  • Alexandria by night: the Alexandria night tour by horse carriage along the Corniche.
  • History of the Second World War: the El Alamein day trip to the war cemeteries and the military museum on the Mediterranean coast.
  • The pyramids from Alexandria: the Cairo day trip from Alexandria, with the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx in one long day.

What the price includes

Every price on this page is per person in US dollars. On the city tour and the Cairo day trip you choose the level of service when you book, from private car with driver only up to car, guide, entry tickets and lunch. The inclusions of each option are listed on the tour page.

Alexandria day tours: frequently asked questions

Can I do a tour from the Alexandria cruise port?

Yes. Tell us your ship and arrival time when you book, so we can plan the pickup and the return around your time in port.

Can I see the pyramids from Alexandria in one day?

Yes, with the Cairo day trip from Alexandria. It is a long day, as Giza is about three hours away by road.

How much does the Alexandria city tour cost?

From US$80 per person with private car and guide (tickets not included), and from US$105 with entry tickets and lunch.

Are your guides licensed?

Yes. All the guides on our day tours are licensed tour guides.

Your Egypt starts with a conversation

Tell us how many days you have and what you dream of seeing. An Egyptologist from our team will design the route and send you a clear quote within 24 hours.