Bibliotheca Alexandrina Tour

A modern tribute to the legendary Great Library of the ancient world

From 15 USD / person

About this activity

Visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, built as a tribute to the ancient Great Library of Alexandria, with its striking reading hall and museums.

Full description

Your guide walks you through the library's dramatic tilted-disc architecture, its main reading hall with views over multiple floors of books, and a look at its antiquities or manuscript museum exhibits.

What's included

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

Not included

  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina entry ticket
  • Gratuities

About this activity

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

Highlights

  • Iconic tilted-disc architecture
  • Vast multi-level main reading hall
  • Small on-site museums
  • Tribute to the legendary ancient Great Library

Tour Itinerary & Map

  1. 1 Pickup from your Alexandria hotel
  2. 2 Guided visit of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  3. 3 Return to your hotel

Why Choose This Tour

One of the Region's Architectural Icons

The library's striking design has made it a modern landmark of Alexandria in its own right.

A Light, Easy Addition to Your Itinerary

Short and indoor-friendly, this pairs well with a more physically demanding day at other sites.

What to Bring

CameraID or passport copy (sometimes requested at entry)

Trip Essentials

Duration

2 hours

Location

Alexandria, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh & Marsa Alam

Safety

Professional guides & equipment

Payment

Secure & flexible options

Frequently Asked Questions

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