Looking out for what can you do with kids and family in Alexandria? Here are the things that you should not miss out on a family vacation with kids, toddlers, or babies. Discover the ultimate places for kids in Alexandria, be it water parks, theme parks, or playgrounds. Children will have fun, learn new things, get good food and will not get bored in long queues. Keep reading to know about awesome places and activities to enjoy with your kids in Alexandria.
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Family and Kids in Alexandria
Let's explore our list of kid-friendly attractions in Alexandria for perfect family outings and getaways.
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Visit to experience unparalleled fun for kidsHoused in one of the best looking cylindrical building in the world, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is truly a sight for sore eyes. It’s not all beauty without brains; the library has a huge collection of books and manuscripts and hosts incredible exhibitions that showcase Egyptian culture and heritage. You will fall in love with the view that the building enjoys, just for that have a coffee...Read more
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A place for children with all kinds of interestsA refuge with lush greenery wherever you look, the Montazah palace gardens are great for a leisurely stroll or a picnic. Unfortunately, the palace is out of bounds for visitors but no one can stop you from gazing at the magnanimous structure. Not just the gardens but also the vista surrounding them is breath taking. You can use the semi private beach for a small fee. The Montazah Palace Gardens...Read more
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A guaranteed fun space for the kidsHave a sneak-peek into Egyptian history and architecture beyond the mighty pyramids when you visit the Citadel of Qaitbay. It is a 215th century defensive fortress that is built on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria. It was built on the location of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, that was considered to be one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World, which was destroyed by an earth...Read more
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Amazing Alexandria attraction for kidsWith 13 tiers, all made of marble, even the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre look impressive. They take the visitor through the Roman stories that are inter-sewn with Alexandria’s history. A short walk around the ruins will take you back hundreds of years into the mesmerizing mix of cultures that are an integral part of Egyptian history. While you’re there, try the acoustics from the...Read more
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Can keep your kids busy for daysRising out of the ruins of the Temple of Serapeum, this 100 feet tall column is an important albeit a bit disappointing Egyptian sight. Even though there is not much to see or do here, this granite column is bound to catch your attention. The sphinxes surrounding the column add a mystic aura to the sight. You can pair it with the Catacombs of Kom ash Suqqafa which is in the vicinity. Pay a smal...Read more
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Perfect for kids day out in AlexandriaA gem amongst all the museums in Alexandria, the small but thoughtfully selected collection does full justice in explaining Alexandria’s past and heritage. Spread over three storeys, start from the basement where you will be able to see a Mummy up close. The other floors house artecrafts and useful information about Alexandria’s colonial period.
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Fun place to go for kidsThe Brazilian coffee store has become a sort of a tradition for people in Alexandria. If you ask them where you can get the best coffee in town, eyes closed, without a doubt they would recommend this place to you. Sit and enjoy a cuppa at this cafe that has seen thousands of people and decades of years. While you do that, admire the stunningly painted mirrors and the irony of the Brazilian Flag...Read more
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A cool place to see with kidsThe Spanish scholar and saint Abul Abbas El-Mursi rests peacefully in this serene mosque that invokes the feelings of awe and spirituality at the same time. The mosque is made with attention to detail and excellent artistic vision. Be wary of the self-appointed guides that might spoil this surreal experience for you.
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A fantastic place for refreshing break for childrenWhen you reach the Royal Jewellery museum, the first thing that greets you is this majestic mansion that looks stately and royal in itself. Inside, you almost feel like you are walking through the personal closet of princes and princesses; you experience bling like you never thought could exist ; diamonds, rubies, rare stones all intricately set to make stunning, one-of-a-kind jewellery. ...Read more
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One of the awesome things children enjoy the mostThe most famous location that speaks of Alexandria’s cosmopolitan past is the Grand Trianon (Meadan Saad Zaghlul), an Art Nouveau masterpiece that houses a popular cafe, patisserie and restaurant. Since the day it opened in the 1920s, this is where Europeans conducted business deals, gossiped and dined. Today these expats have been replaced by upwardly mobile Egyptians who continue the tr...Read more
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The best option for younger visitorsPart of the Pharos island, these tombs date back to early Roman periods. Although built on a smaller scale than the Catacombs, the paintings on these tombs are elaborate and beautiful. There are many statues of Sphinx on the right and left sides of the burial chamber because Sphinx was still believed to be the guardian of the tombs.
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A place where kids enjoy and have funAsk any old timer about this beach and he will quip that it used to be the best beach in Alexandria. Even with its past glories, the Maamoura beach is still a picturesque setting and makes for a quiet, peaceful walk along the sea. Visitors can combine their visit to the Montazah Palace with a visit to the beach.
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A place perfect for families with kidsThe Cavafy Museum is dedicated to the Greek poet Konstantin Cavafy. It offers the visitors a peek into the great poet’s life and times. Cavafy lived at the house for 25 years before he died in 1933. The museum’s bindery is worth a look where the poet made his own brochures and leaflets. And there is one last curiosity: a cast of Cavafy's death mask, serene but disfigured, lying cush...Read more
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A favorite place to take the kids in the cityThe Stanley Bridge offers gorgeous views of Alexandria and the sea. A stroll on this bridge during sunset hours will make you fall in love with this enchanted city. The magic of Stanley Bridge can be captured fully only by walking over it and experiencing its breathtaking architectural design and views.
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It's just one of those places to visit and hang outHome to some 40,000 pieces of art and history, this museum will not disappoint connoisseurs of Egyptian culture. Look out for the Apis bull from the Pompley temple and the fantastic mosaics on display. With 27 exhibits that showcase Hellenic statues, busts of Roman emperors, sarcophagi, mummies, Tangara figurines and early Christian artefacts, the museum captures over 2000 years of Graeco-Roman...Read more