El Alamein War Cemetery tour WWII history with guide

Walk through three war sites in one day: the museum, the Commonwealth cemetery, and the German Fortress

A full-day tour from Alexandria to El Alamein War Cemetery and Museum, led by a licensed Egyptologist guide who speaks English, German and French. The tour covers the museum's tanks and weapons from the Battle of El Alamein, the Commonwealth cemetery where British, Australian, Greek and Indian soldiers are buried, and the German Fortress nearby. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit El Alamein war sites

• Learn about Rommel and WW2 figures
• Explore WW2 weapons and vehicles
• Visit Commonwealth war cemeteries
• See Australian war memorial
• Tour German soldiers' fortress

The experience

What draws most travelers to El Alamein is the scale of the WWII battle itself (one of the turning points in North Africa), and this tour puts you inside three separate sites that tell that story. The museum holds the tanks, weapons, vehicles and personal accounts of the fighting; the Commonwealth cemetery is the final resting place for soldiers from Britain, Australia, Greece and India; and the German Fortress, a short distance away, is where German soldiers who died in the battle are buried. Your guide, a licensed Egyptologist, walks you through each site and explains the figures and events that shaped the campaign, including Rommel's role in the battle.

The tour leaves from your residence in Alexandria in an air-conditioned vehicle and returns the same way, so you don't arrange separate transport. The day runs 6 to 7 hours total. Lunch is not included in the price, so you'll either bring food or eat at a nearby option during a break. The guide is flexible about adjusting the itinerary if you want to spend more time at one site or less at another, and they're also a photographer if you want help capturing the cemetery and monuments.

What’s included

• All hotel pickup and return transport in Alexandria by air-conditioned vehicle.
• a licensed Egyptologist guide for the full day.
• entry to the El Alamein War Cemetery and Museum.
• and access to the German Fortress.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 to 40 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (9 to 12 years) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tour Egypt

Is this one for you?Pick this tour if you're visiting from outside Alexandria and want a guide who speaks your language (English, German, or French) and can adjust pacing at each of the three sites based on what interests you most.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 12 years); Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly is inside the El Alamein War Museum?

The museum holds weapons, tanks, vehicles and other equipment used during the Battle of El Alamein and the broader WWII campaign in North Africa. You'll also see personal accounts and artifacts related to the fighting and the figures who commanded it, including Rommel.

Who is buried in the El Alamein War Cemetery?

The Commonwealth cemetery is the burial ground for British, Australian, Greek and Indian soldiers who died in the Battle of El Alamein. The Australian War Memorial is located nearby within the same area.

How far is El Alamein from Alexandria, and how long does the drive take?

El Alamein is about 106 kilometers west of Alexandria. The full tour, including time at all three sites and travel, runs 6 to 7 hours from your hotel.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a pram or stroller if needed.

Can the guide speak languages other than English?

The guide is fluent in English, German and French, so you can request the tour in any of those languages when you book.