Alexandria Tour: Graeco-Roman Museum, Catacombs & More

Six major sites in one day: what a private guide and a full itinerary unlock when you arrive at port

A private Alexandria tour picks you up from the port or your hotel with an Egyptologist guide and covers six major sites in 10 hours: the Bibliotheca (8 million books, site of the ancient lighthouse), the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa (3rd-century blend of Greek, Roman and Egyptian art), the Graeco-Roman Museum, Saint Mark Cathedral (Egypt's first church), Abu El Abbas mosque (built 1775), and Pompey's Pillar. Entry fees are optional. Airport and airport hotel pickups add $10 per person.

Step-by-step itinerary

Alexandria Greco-Roman and Historic Sites Tour

• Pickup from Alexandria Port or hotels
• Visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina (library)
• Visit Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
• Visit Graeco-Roman Museum
• Visit Saint Mark Cathedral
• Visit Al Mursi Abu Al Abbas Mosque
• Pass by Pompey's Pillar and take photos
• Drop off at your location

The Experience

You get picked up holding a sign with your name, then driven in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Bibliotheca, the world's largest library now, built as a modern homage to the ancient lighthouse that once stood on this site: one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The guide walks you through the architecture and the collection, then takes photos from outside (the library closes Fridays). From there you move to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, a 3rd-century burial site where Greek, Roman and Egyptian art styles blend together in the tombs and chambers underground.

The Graeco-Roman Museum comes next, where the guide points out the alabaster Good Shepherd in Room 1, architectural elements from early Christian buildings in Room 2, and a collection of silver and gold pieces in Room 3, including a silver torso of Aphrodite from the 2nd century and ancient jewelry. Saint Mark Cathedral follows, built on the site where St. Mark the Evangelist founded the first church in Egypt around AD 60. Abu El Abbas mosque, constructed in 1775 over the 13th-century mausoleum of a Spanish scholar who lived in Alexandria for 43 years, sits on Mosque Square overlooking the eastern harbor. You pass by Pompey's Pillar, the largest free-standing Roman column outside Rome and Constantinople, and take photos from outside.

The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of two other languages, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible with all sites and surfaces adapted for mobility needs. The tour runs 10 hours total, and you're dropped at your hotel or port at the end. Lunch is not included, so plan a stop or bring something with you.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Egyptologist guide in your choice of language.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• wheelchair accessibility at all sites and in the vehicle.
• specialized infant seats available on request.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats available

Operated by Mirette Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docking at Alexandria Port and want a structured morning-to-afternoon itinerary covering four major sites. Your guide handles all stops and timing, so you move through Bibliotheca, the Catacombs, the Graeco-Roman Museum, and Saint Mark Cathedral without gaps between visits.

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Top questions

What is the Bibliotheca and why does the tour start there?

The Bibliotheca is the world's largest library today, holding 8 million books and built on the site of the ancient lighthouse: one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The tour opens there because it anchors Alexandria's role as a center of learning and culture across millennia.

What will I see inside the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa?

The Catacombs are a 3rd-century burial site where Greek, Roman and Egyptian art styles blend together in the tombs and underground chambers. It's one of the most important archaeological sites in Alexandria and was considered one of the medieval wonders of the world.

Does the tour include entry to all six sites, or do I pay separately?

Entry fees are optional. You can choose to include them at checkout or pay at each site as you arrive. The guide and transport are always included. The choice is yours on admission.

Can I arrange pickup from Alexandria airport instead of the port or hotel?

Yes, airport pickup and pickups from airport hotels are available. They add $10 per person to the tour price. Port and hotel pickups in the city are included in the base fare.