An El Gouna tour from Hurghada takes about 5 hours and starts in the afternoon. El Gouna sits 25 km north of Hurghada and is built on islands and lagoons. You walk through Downtown, take a 30-minute boat ride through the canals, see the town from the viewpoint and Cinema Plaza, and end at Abu Tig Marina at sunset. A guide who speaks English, French, German, Russian or Polish is with you the whole time.
Tour Details
Availability: Saturday, Monday, Wednesday
Duration: approx. 5 hours
Hotel Pickup: around 3:00 PM
Hotel Return: around 8:00 PM
Tour Guide: English, French, German, Russian, Polish
El Gouna City Tour Itinerary
- Hotel pickup
Around 3:00 PM. The exact time comes after booking. El Gouna is about 25 km north of Hurghada, and the drive takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on where your hotel is. - Downtown
A guided walk through the town centre, with small shops, cafés and art galleries. - Boat ride through the canals, about 30 minutes
A boat ride along the canals, past villas, small hotels and gardens. This is why El Gouna is called the Venice of the Red Sea. - Viewpoint
A view over the whole town, the lagoons, the canals, the golf courses and the Red Sea. - Cinema Plaza
The square where the El Gouna Film Festival takes place every year. - Abu Tig Marina at sunset
The marina with yachts and restaurants on the water. You have time for photos and a coffee by the sea while the sun goes down. - Return to your hotel
The car takes you back to your hotel in Hurghada, around 8:00 PM. The time can change a little with traffic and where your hotel is.
El Gouna City Tour Prices
| Traveler | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (12+ years) | €35 |
| Children (6–11 years) | €20 |
| Infants (0–5 years) | Free |
Included in the price
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hurghada
- Guided tour with a guide who speaks English, French, German, Russian or Polish
- Boat ride through the El Gouna canals (about 30 minutes)
- Visits to Downtown, the viewpoint, Cinema Plaza and Abu Tig Marina
Not included in the price
- Personal expenses (shopping, cafés)
- Tips (optional)
- Transfer from the following areas:
Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay — €5 per person (roundtrip)
Soma Bay, Safaga — €10 per person (roundtrip)
What to Bring on the El Gouna Tour
Bring with you:
- Passport copy (or a photo on your phone)
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Hat or cap
- Water and some cash for small purchases
- Power bank for your phone
- In winter (Dec–Feb): a light jacket
Important information
- The tour is in the afternoon so you can see the sunset at the marina.
- Suitable for all ages, including families with children.
Other guided activities in Hurghada
Three more guided activities run in Hurghada, from €15 per person, with the hotel transfer included.
- guided walk through the old city — from €25 per person
The fish and fruit markets, Hurghada Marina, and the parts of the city most visitors never see. - indoor aquarium with glass tunnels — from €35 per person
Sharks, rays and turtles swim above you, and an open-air zoo holds crocodiles, flamingos and monkeys. - dolphin and sea lion show — from €15 per person
Two and a half hours including the transfer, with a free mini zoo of monkeys and birds on site.
See all Stella Travel tours in Hurghada with prices and duration.