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Explore Alexandria ToursPrivate Abu al-Abbas Mosque and Anfushi Tour from Alexandria
Anfushi, Alexandria, Egypt
Duration
About 4 to 5 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
Explore Alexandria’s Anfushi quarter on a focused private half-day centred on Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, the surrounding Mosque Square and the waterfront character of the old harbour, with a private English-speaking guide, private air-conditioned transport and bottled water.
Allow about 4 to 5 hours for pickup, the heritage visit and return. This route is intentionally separate from the live Library, Catacombs, Qaitbay, Kom El Dikka, Pompey’s Pillar, Royal Jewelry, Stanley and Montaza products. Current prayer-time access, dress guidance, interior access, photography rules and the confirmed pickup point are reconfirmed for your date.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Visit Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, one of Alexandria's defining religious landmarks.
- Explore the Mosque Square and the Anfushi quarter near the old harbour.
- Understand Alexandria's Sufi, maritime and neighbourhood history with a private guide.
- Keep the experience focused on Anfushi rather than adding the city's major Greco-Roman and palace sites.
- Follow current prayer-time, dress, gender-access and photography guidance during the visit.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- See Alexandria through its living Anfushi quarter rather than only its headline ancient sites.
- Connect Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque with the old harbour and Mosque Square.
- Use a private guide to keep the pace respectful of prayer times and visitor guidance.
Itinerary
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Pickup and drive to Anfushi
Meet your private guide at your confirmed Alexandria hotel or port meeting point and travel to the old Anfushi quarter.
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Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque
Visit the mosque and its surrounding Mosque Square subject to current prayer-time, gender-access, dress and photography guidance.
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Anfushi quarter and waterfront
Walk or drive through the historic quarter and take a guided look toward the old harbour, connecting the mosque complex with Alexandria's maritime neighbourhood life.
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Private return to your hotel or port
Return to your confirmed Alexandria hotel or port meeting point after the focused Anfushi visit. Order and timing may adjust for access, prayer times, traffic and guest comfort while keeping the named route intact.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your confirmed Alexandria hotel or port meeting point.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the Alexandria Anfushi route.
- Private English-speaking guide.
- Guided exterior and interior viewing of the named mosque subject to current visitor guidance.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Library of Alexandria, Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, Kom El Dikka, Pompey's Pillar, Royal Jewelry Museum, Stanley Bridge and Montaza Gardens.
- Prayer-time closures, gender-specific access limits, special access, photography permissions or current restrictions not included in the confirmed service.
- Lunch and restaurant drinks.
- Personal spending and tipping.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$145 per person
2 guests
US$95 per person
3-4 guests
US$75 per person
5-8 guests
US$65 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are confirmed against the requested date, pickup point, party composition, current mosque access, guide language and confirmed city route. A 25% deposit secures your Day Tour; the final balance schedule is stated in your confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children under 6 join this sightseeing Day Tour free of charge when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult tour price; age 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi is an active place of worship. Current prayer-time access, modest dress, footwear, gender-specific interior guidance, photography rules, any temporary restriction and the confirmed meeting point are rechecked for your date.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
How long is the Abu al-Abbas and Anfushi tour?
Allow about 4 to 5 hours from pickup to return. Exact timing depends on prayer times, current mosque access, traffic and time spent in the quarter.
Which sites are included?
The focused route includes Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, Mosque Square and an Anfushi waterfront orientation, subject to current access. The Library, Catacombs, Qaitbay, Kom El Dikka, Pompey's Pillar, Royal Jewelry, Stanley and Montaza are not included.
Can everyone enter the mosque interior?
Interior access follows current religious and visitor guidance and may differ by gender, prayer time or temporary restriction. The confirmed itinerary states what access is available on your date; exterior and surrounding-quarter interpretation remain part of the route.
What should I wear?
Wear modest clothing covering shoulders and knees and follow current mosque guidance. Footwear, photography and prayer-time arrangements are reconfirmed for your date.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch and restaurant drinks are excluded from this focused heritage half-day.
