Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad

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300 minutes (Approx.)
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Discover with us one of the most fun experiences in old Jeddah. Before naming it as the royal seaport for Makkah in 657 AD, the Al-Balad site, “Historic Jeddah”, was built on beautiful coastal land. The area has a fascinating history. It was founded in the seventh century and was once the beating heart of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Balad can literally be translated as "The Town. We will Explore the old town and try some traditional dishes and go shopping in the bazaar. Itinerary: 1. Pick up from the hotel or the Cruise Pier. 2. Start walking around the unique buildings 3. Grabbing local beverages in an old cafe. 4. Visiting Al Shafei's old mosque. 5. Visiting Biet Nassif. 6. Visiting Gabel Street Souq (bazaar). 7. Driving back to the hotel or the Cruise Pier.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Purchase
  • Dinner
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Al-Balad

Starts with walking around the unique buildings and learning about albalad history.

Admission Ticket Included

Biet Nassif

See a 700-year-old flag mast and a 15th-century cannon at this restored building, one of several crumbling structures preserved by the government.

Qabel Trail

The bustling Balad marketplace includes this specialized market that sells electronics, perfumes, spices, dates, honey, and household items.

Al Shafei Mosque

This mosque is situated in the narrow alleys of old Jeddah town off Suq Al Alawi. The mosque looks like a more recent construction but the site has been used as a mosque since c. 1000 AD.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Your hotel location

Meeting / End Points

  • We meet you at the park

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.9
Based on 32 reviews

What do other 32 guests say about Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad

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D2007SVjoser
5
Mar 2024
Me and my wife came to the F1 grand prix and took the tour. I would highly recommend this tour. Our tour guy Adil was a amazing person, really knowledgeable attention to all details of the tour and extremely personable. Came to Jeddah knowing nothing about Saudi and left with a friend and like I...
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darrenjones125
5
Mar 2024
An unforgettable tour with Sol our tour guide at Al-Balad. Highly recommend. So much to see and learn about the history of Saudi. We will be back!
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jonathanlC4820SG
5
Mar 2024
I had a great time on the half day Al Balad Tour. Adil was a phenomenal guide - he knew Al Balad inside out, with interesting facts behind many of the historical buildings and being a good local, he made good recommendations on what to see/do/eat too! I had a great time conversing with him for ...

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
Not Included
  • Purchase
  • Dinner
Additional Information
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels