Private Catacombs & Pompey's Pillar Tour
A unique blend of ancient traditions, privately and unhurried
About this activity
A private guide takes you into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and to Pompey's Pillar at your own pace.
Full description
Your private guide leads you down into the catacombs' carved chambers with as much explanation and time as your group wants, then continues to Pompey's Pillar for a similarly unhurried private visit.
What's included
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private guide
Not included
- Catacombs and Pompey's Pillar entry tickets
- Gratuities
About this activity
Highlights
- ✓Explore the multi-level Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa at your own depth and pace
- ✓Visit the ancient granite column of Pompey's Pillar privately
- ✓Travel with a dedicated private guide for the full visit
Tour Itinerary & Map
- 1 Private pickup from your Alexandria hotel
- 2 Private guided descent into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- 3 Private visit to Pompey's Pillar
- 4 Return to your hotel
Places You'll Visit
The Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa are a 2nd-century CE underground necropolis in Alexandria, Egypt, discovered by accident in 1900 when a donkey fell through the ground. Cut roughly 35 metres deep across three levels, the tombs blend ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman funerary art and architecture, and are included on Alexandria's UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.
Pompey's Pillar is a Roman triumphal column standing in Alexandria, Egypt, carved from a single block of red Aswan granite and rising roughly 26.85 meters, including its Corinthian capital. Despite the name, it honors Emperor Diocletian, erected around 298–302 AD after he suppressed a revolt; the "Pompey" attribution stems from a medieval misreading, not Pompey the general.
Why Choose This Tour
A dedicated guide for just your group, with no group pace to keep up with.
Take your time in the Catacombs rather than following a fixed group schedule.
Private hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
What to Bring
Trip Essentials
Half day (4 hours)
Alexandria, Egypt
Professional guides & equipment
Secure & flexible options
Frequently Asked Questions
Customer Reviews (2)
The trip to Cairo was excellent, we loved everything. The drive there and back was a bit tiring, but that's unavoidable given the distance and the convoy. Thank you!
Hello. Thank you so much for organizing our Cairo excursion. We loved everything, especially the new museum and the pyramids. The drivers and guide were great. The little ones handled the trip perfectly. The transfer was excellent. Your service runs precisely. We wish you many more happy customers.
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