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Alexandria Half day Tour

Alexandria, Egypt

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Alexandria—and keep costs down—on this small-group tour that still provides an intimate look at the city. In just half a day, learn about the Hellenistic period and more as you visit the Alexandria National Museum and the seafront Qaitbay Citadel. Hotel and port transfers are included for added convenience.

Hotel or port pickup offered for ease
Keep costs down by booking this small-group tour
Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
A morning start leaves the rest of the day free

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottle of Water
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Entrance fee - Entrance fee

any other options not mentioned in the tour

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

we pick up from any hotel in Alexandria, Egypt

Start time
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Alexandria National Museum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Citadel of Qaitbay

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.2

based on 18 reviews

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Very poor excursion

Christopher_K, Nov 2025

We were collected late in a shabby taxi. No air con, except opening a window, no water and a driver who could only say hello and good bye in English, anything else on translate on his phone. Collected at 8.00 first stop Alexandria museum, however this doesn’t open until 9.oo so sat in taxi for too long. Have used Viator before and it was excellent, but this was very poor.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

We apologize that the driver’s English level and the timing of the museum opening were not properly coordinated.

It started out a bit...

Monina_F, Nov 2025

It started out a bit rough due to a misunderstanding about the meeting place, but Atef came through and made the day wonderful. He took us to some beautiful spots around Alexandria and even stopped so we buy an exotic fruit called estha ( atis in our country). To top it off, he treated us to ice cream at the end! Thank you, Atef, for your kindness and for making our experience so enjoyable.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

it's a great to know that you had a wondaful time we forward to see you next time 🤍🤍

Poor experience

Kirsi_P, Oct 2025

When you book a tour that advertises a “guide,” you expect at least some commentary, insights, and facts about the city. Unfortunately, our “guide” — a friendly man from Cairo — spoke very little English and didn’t share any information about Alexandria or the sites we visited. I’ve had more engaging conversations with regular taxi drivers. The Alexandria National Museum was small and rather run-down. Nothing particularly memorable. Qaitbay Citadel, on the other hand, was a highlight. We were fortunate to meet a guard who kindly showed us around and made the visit worthwhile. We’ve had excellent experiences with Viator in the past, but this tour was a complete disappointment.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, especially regarding the guide’s communication and tour quality. We’re glad you enjoyed the Citadel visit, and we appreciate your honest comments they help us improve future tours.

Guide had to use notes...

Andrew_W, Sep 2025

Guide had to use notes about each stop and the local history of Alexandria. Van was very over crowded. Seats had to be moved every time we stopped.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. We understand your concerns about the guide using notes — while we aim to provide accurate and informative commentary, we’ll work on improving delivery for a more seamless experience. We also sincerely apologize for the overcrowding in the van and the inconvenience of moving seats at each stop. Your comments are important and help us improve our services for future guests. We’re currently reviewing our transportation logistics to ensure a more comfortable and organized experience.

The location of pick up...

Mary_C, Sep 2025

The location of pick up is not immediately at cruise port but a 1/2 mile walk across a bridge into downtown, which was not mentioned in the description. We were asked to arrive for the tour at 8am, but the first location, a museum, didn’t open until 9am. We sat in the car for 20 minutes waiting for the doors to open. It’s also important to note that the provider is not Viator, but in this case Travelconnections. The driver was from Cairo, not Alexandria, and needed to use his phone to navigate the streets, while driving. It was an older car, dirty windshield. I was the last person to arrive (late) due to meeting location uncertainty and was given the middle front seat, which had no leg room. A larger individual could not have made that work. The driver had hand-written notes about the two sites we visited.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're very sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you encountered.

Guide does not know the city or the places to visit

Martin_D, Sep 2025

Our guide was friendly but came from Cairo and therefore did not know the sites we visited. He didn't know the roads and used Waze to steer. His knowledge of the sites was limited by a few brief notes written the night before probably as a result of Internet searches. We had requested a visit in French and were paired with an English-speaking group.

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Response from Host, Oct 2025

Merci d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience. Nous sommes sincèrement désolés d’apprendre que votre visite n’a pas répondu à vos attentes.