Private Qaitbay Citadel & Corniche Tour
A seafront fortress and the Corniche, on your own private schedule
About this activity
A private guide takes you to the Qaitbay Citadel and along Alexandria's Corniche at your own pace, with flexible timing.
Full description
Your private guide walks you through the Qaitbay Citadel's ramparts and halls in as much depth as your group wants, then continues to a relaxed private stroll along the seafront Corniche.
What's included
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private guide
Not included
- Qaitbay Citadel entry ticket
- Gratuities
About this activity
Highlights
- ✓Explore the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel at your own pace
- ✓Walk the Corniche seafront on your own private schedule
- ✓Choose your preferred departure time for the day
Tour Itinerary & Map
- 1 Private pickup from your Alexandria hotel
- 2 Private guided tour of the Qaitbay Citadel
- 3 Private scenic walk along the Corniche
- 4 Return to your hotel
Places You'll Visit
The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century coastal fortress in Alexandria, Egypt, built between 1477 and 1479 by Mamluk Sultan al-Ashraf Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, destroyed by earthquakes. Its foundations reportedly incorporate stone and granite blocks salvaged from the lighthouse's ruins.
Why Choose This Tour
A dedicated guide and vehicle for just your group.
Pick your own departure time and pace through the citadel.
Private hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
What to Bring
Trip Essentials
Half day (3 hours)
Alexandria, Egypt
Professional guides & equipment
Secure & flexible options
Frequently Asked Questions
Customer Reviews (2)
Hello. I booked two excursions: Cairo (Grand Museum + Pyramids + Sphinx) and Luxor + Valley of the Kings. The transfer was on time. All the sights matched the stated program. Of course I'd have liked more time both at the Grand Museum (you simply can't see it all in 2 hours) and at the Valley of the Kings, but that's just a personal wish. The excursions were packed. Time flew by. I especially want to highlight our guide Nina — a knowledgeable and upbeat specialist.
We took the Cairo excursion, 1. it's half the price of what the tour operator tries to push on you at an inflated price, 2. the excursion itself went wonderfully, picked us up on time, a Russian-speaking guide showed and explained everything, brought us back to the hotel. A museum tour, a boat ride on the Nile, lunch and a visit to the great pyramids. The family is happy, I'll be booking more excursions with these professionals. Thank you so much.
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