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Alexandria, Egypt

Top things to do in Alexandria

17 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Landmark4.6

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

1,917 reviews

A stunning modern library and cultural center with a vast collection, renowned for its striking architecture.

Planetarium Science Center

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What is the most visited attraction in Alexandria?

Bibliotheca Alexandrina draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Alexandria, with 1,917 of them, rated 4.6 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Alexandria do visitors rate highest?

Planetarium Science Center holds the highest rating in Alexandria among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 4.6 out of 5 from 1,917 reviews. It is less busy than Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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Entertainment
4.6

Planetarium Science Center

1,917 reviews

An interactive science museum and planetarium adjacent to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, offering hands-on exhibits and immersive space shows.

Citadel of Qaitbay
Landmark4.3

Citadel of Qaitbay

1,163 reviews

A 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, offering stunning Mediterranean views.

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Landmark4

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

764 reviews

Explore ancient Egyptian and Roman burial chambers in this unique underground necropolis in Alexandria.

Pompey's Pillar
Sight3.8

Pompey's Pillar

521 reviews

A 27-meter-tall Roman triumphal column of red Aswan granite, erected in 297 AD for Emperor Diocletian, with a sphinx at its base.

Pompey's Pillar
Landmark4

Pompey's Pillar

513 reviews

An ancient Roman triumphal column and archaeological site in Alexandria, Egypt, offering a glimpse into the city's classical past.

Cavafy Museum
Museum4.2

Cavafy Museum

300 reviews

Step into the Alexandria apartment where Greek poet Constantine P. Cavafy lived and wrote, now a museum preserving his personal effects and creative legacy.

Alexandria Opera House
Entertainment4.2

Alexandria Opera House

300 reviews

A historic performing arts venue in Alexandria, hosting opera, ballet, and classical concerts in an ornate early 20th-century building.

Graeco-Roman Museum
Museum4.2

Graeco-Roman Museum

300 reviews

A museum showcasing artifacts from Alexandria’s Greek and Roman eras, including mosaics, statues, and everyday objects from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.

Shallalat Gardens
Park & nature4.2

Shallalat Gardens

300 reviews

A historic park in Alexandria with lush gardens, ornate fountains, and a small zoo, perfect for a relaxing family day out.

Alexandria Zoo
Park & nature4.2

Alexandria Zoo

300 reviews

A combined zoo and public garden in Alexandria, offering a family-friendly outing with animals and green spaces.

Alexandria National Museum
Museum4.2

Alexandria National Museum

300 reviews

Trace Alexandria's layered history through artifacts from Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, and Islamic eras in a restored Italianate villa.

Cecil Hotel (Alexandria)
Landmark4.2

Cecil Hotel (Alexandria)

300 reviews

A historic waterfront hotel with elegant architecture, once a haunt of writers and spies, now a landmark of Alexandria's cosmopolitan past.

Royal Jewelry Museum
Museum4.2

Royal Jewelry Museum

300 reviews

A museum in Alexandria showcasing exquisite jewelry and personal belongings of Egypt's former royal family.

Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque
Religious site4.3

Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque

181 reviews

A stunning Andalusian-style mosque honoring the 13th-century Sufi saint Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, with intricate minarets and a lively courtyard.

Lighthouse of Alexandria
Sight4.2

Lighthouse of Alexandria

179 reviews

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, now submerged ruins visible through underwater archaeology.

Landmark
Landmark4

Sarapeum (Serapeion)

71 reviews

A mysterious ancient subterranean complex in Alexandria, once believed to be the burial site of the sacred Apis bulls, featuring a striking circular rotunda and labyrinthine tunnels.