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Qaitbay Citadel & Corniche Half-Day Tour

A seafront fortress on the site of one of the Ancient Wonders

5.0 (2) • Cultural Day Trips • Alexandria • Half day (3 hours)
Best Seller From 27 USD / person

About this activity

Visit the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, then walk along the city's Mediterranean Corniche.

Full description

Your guide walks you through the Qaitbay Citadel's ramparts and halls, explaining its construction on the ruins of the ancient Pharos lighthouse, before a relaxed stroll along the seafront Corniche with views of the harbor.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide

Not included

  • Qaitbay Citadel entry ticket
  • Gratuities

About this activity

3 hours
Up to 20 people
Cultural Day Trips
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide

Highlights

  • ✓Explore the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria
  • ✓See stones from one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World reused in the citadel's walls
  • ✓Take a scenic walk along Alexandria's Mediterranean Corniche

Tour Itinerary & Map

  1. 1 Pickup from your Alexandria hotel
  2. 2 Guided tour of the Qaitbay Citadel
  3. 3 Scenic walk along the Corniche
  4. 4 Return to your hotel
Download Itinerary (PDF)

Places You'll Visit

Citadel of Qaitbay

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

Professional Guide

Your guide connects the citadel to the story of the ancient Lighthouse it was built from.

Comfortable Transport

Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle is included.

Half-Day Value

See a genuine Ancient Wonder connection without giving up a full day.

What to Bring

Sun hatSunscreenLight jacket (sea breeze can be cool)Camera

Trip Essentials

Duration

Half day (3 hours)

Location

Alexandria, Egypt

Safety

Professional guides & equipment

Payment

Secure & flexible options

Frequently Asked Questions

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Customer Reviews (2)

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Elvira Popova
United Kingdom · 23 Aug 2025

Just got back from a private excursion from Cairo. Oh my goodness! It was wonderful 👍 I want to thank TUT VOYAGES for their professional work, the drivers were super sweet and kind, the vehicle was a minibus with great AC. Our guide Mustafa is a real pro, knows his Russian and his history well. We visited the Cairo Museum, the pyramids, and rode camels. Mustafa bought all the tickets himself and got us through with no queues. TUT VOYAGES was always reachable. Excellent, responsive managers who answer competently, in detail, patiently and warmly. So we want to book another private trip with TUT VOYAGES soon, this time to Luxor and Dendera.

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Elena Makovskaya
United Kingdom · 12 Mar 2025

A big thank you to the team for organizing our vacation in Hurghada. We booked three excursions: the All-in-One sea trip, submarine+snorkeling+parasailing, and the combined Cairo trip. We loved everything, a sea of positive impressions. The transfer from our hotel (we were staying at Aqua Mondo) was always on time, everything organized down to the minute).. I won't write too much, everything's described on the website exactly as it is. Special thanks to the coolest guide, Basima, you won't find people this driven, sharp, and who genuinely love their work — and the history of Egypt — anywhere else. It was genuinely interesting and informative *without any fluff* 🤌🫶🫶

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