Alexandria Mirette Tour: Explore Historic Sites from Alexandria Hotels and Port

Embark on a historic tour of Alexandria, Egypt, from your hotel or port. Visit iconic sites like the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, and Quaitbay Castle.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fort Qaitbey - Guests will be picked up and then visit Fort Qaitbay. This fort in Alexandria is one of the most significant defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It played a crucial role in the fortification system of Alexandria during the 15th century AD. Fort Qaitbay is located at the entrance of…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Egyptologist Guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratitudes
  • lunch
  • In case of french / Spanish / German Guide , there will be extra fee 10 USD per person
Additional Information

Begin your day with our guide, who will be waiting for you at Alexandria Port or your hotel, holding a sign with your names. The tour will start with a visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, where you can explore the open court and admire the statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I, as well as the library’s museums. Next, you will explore the…

Location
Fort Qaitbey
29 88545 N 31. 21372 E,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lorraine_w
Oct 25, 2025
Excellent private tour of Alexandria - We booked this private tour of five of Alexandria"s highlights as it offered more of what we wanted to see and at a far lower price than anything offered by the cruise company we were travelling with (about half the price!). Communication prior to and during the tour was excellent, with Mirette staff even ringing us to make sure we had met with our guide, Haggag (we had to walk over the bridge from the cruise port to meet Haggag - about a 15 minute walk ftom the ship in total - the excursions booked through the cruise company leave from right outside the ship, but that is chaos with many vehicles being stuck in traffic jams for ages). We saw the Citadel, library, ancient roman amphitheatre, catacombs and the coptic church. Haggag was great at explaining the history behind the sights, and was able to answer all of our questions. The tour also included a private tour of the library provided by a library volunteer, Maria, who was also excellent. We never felt rushed and were able to take things at our own pace. We felt we definitely benefited from having our own guide rather than being part of a large group tour. The tour felt like real value for money and we would highly recommend it. Would not recommend trying to find your own way around Alexandria, especially if you are time limited - the roads have to be seen to be believed! So grateful for our driver for getting us round safely.
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Kelly_b
Oct 7, 2025
Comprehensive review absolutely necessary driving - The tour included a stop at all of the important historical sites plus the library of alexandria. With the way Egyptians drive is absolutely 100% necessary to hire someone to do the driving for you around the town. This company did a good job and the driver and guide Mohammad were both excellent
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Ryan_l
Sep 24, 2025
Great time in Alexandria - We had a wonderful time and our guide & driver were knowledgeable. They took care of us and looked after our every need.
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Kevinmy9596es
May 4, 2025
Amazing day - Alexandria is the most amazing city I ‘ve ever seen. Thanks to guide naema and mina the driver who helped us to explore everything
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Jorgyn2024
Dec 27, 2024
Nice Day - Nice day in Alexandria . We enjoyed the bibliotheca so much . Catacombs is a nice place to visit . Our pick up and drop off is punctual . Thanks Soha and Ahmed :))
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L5465sjjosephn
Dec 21, 2024
Thank you Mirette - Thank you, Mirette, for your outstanding communication and planning! Everything was perfectly arranged, and we felt taken care of from start to finish. Yossef, our guide, was phenomenal—so knowledgeable, patient, and engaging.
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Sanders875
Dec 17, 2024
Great tour - We had a great tour of Alexandria with Wessam and driver . She was very clear and organized. Her experience and familiarity made the tour very easy and smooth. Our tickets were paid, and entry was basically no waiting. Her recommendation of a seafood restaurant was perfect. We chose the 4 stops, and she arranged them logistically for us. A real professional which will not disappoint!
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G5812ovcraiga
Dec 5, 2024
A day to remember - Nice great experience in Alexandria . We enjoyed visiting all the sites mentioned . Guide Dina is so knowlegeable . We have booked this tour due to its highly recommended great reviews . You should book with them . They are highly communicating and excellent .
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Ruffledparrot
Dec 4, 2024
Maybe not the best - Unfortunately on the day of this tour the weather was cool and a bit rainy, and we also had colds, so things could have been better! The catacombs and the new library were amazing - very pleased to have seen those. But we felt the tour overall was a little disappointing, more or less over by lunchtime, apart from visiting the cathedral afterwards. The citadel (which was previously the site of the Great Lighthouse) over the other side of the bay, was pointed out to us from a distance. Though it wasn't part of the day's itinerary, it seemed a big omission, and as we were leaving the next day we never managed to see it. If you can find a tour that includes the citadel, choose that one instead.
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Don_o
Dec 20, 2024
Save your money! - Changed our booking, didn't meet us then put me in the back seat of a car that I had to crawl out of. Quit after an hour, 100% a total waste!
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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).