Day Trips

Sound & Light Show at Qaitbay Citadel: Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets

Name: Sound & Light Show at Qaitbay Citadel: Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets
Start: 2026-09-15T21:30:00
End: 2026-09-15T22:30:00
Location: Qaitbay Citadel

Skip the lines and watch Alexandria’s past unfold through stunning light projections and immersive narration.

Experience the show inside the historic Qaitbay Citadel, with its walls transformed into a dynamic storytelling canvas.

See reconstructions of the Lighthouse and Library of Alexandria brought vividly to life.

Follow the story in your preferred language with translation devices available for all visitors.

Journey through time with tales of Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, and other legendary figures.

Skip the line entry to the Sound and Light Show

Audio guide in different languages (English and Arabic)

Bottled water

Entrance fees

Food and beverages

Hotel transfers

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Getting started: Book your ticket online for guaranteed access and skip-the-line entry to the show.

Arrival: Arrive at Qaitbay Citadel at least 15 minutes before showtime; translation devices are available upon ID submission.

What to expect: Your ticket grants you skip-the-line access to the Qaitbay Citadel Sound & Light Show, ensuring a hassle-free arrival. Included with your ticket are multilingual audio devices to help you fully enjoy the narration in your preferred language (English and Arabic). Experience stunning visual projections, immersive sound effects, and a captivating journey through Alexandria’s history—all within the beautiful, historic setting of the citadel.

Features

Skip-the-line admission

Multilingual narration with translation devices

Stunning visual projections on citadel walls

Stories of Cleopatra, Alexander the Great & more

Outdoor setting with views of the Mediterranean

What to bring: Your mobile ticket, a light jacket or shawl, comfortable footwear for walking on uneven surfaces.

What's not allowed: Flash photography during the show, large bags or backpacks, pets, smoking, commercial photography or videography.

Accessibility: The uneven stone paths make the temple difficult to access with wheelchairs or strollers.

Additional information

Arrive at least 15 minutes before the show starts.

Shows run daily at 8:30pm

Available in English and Arabic.

Book your shows in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.