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LanguagesArabic, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
When was the last time you walked through a city alive since the 7th century?
Welcome to Al-Balad Historic Jeddah. Long before it became the royal seaport for Makkah in 657 AD, this Red Sea coastline was already drawing traders, pilgrims, and merchants from across the world. Al-Balad which simply means "The Town" still carries all of that history in its coral-stone walls, winding alleyways, and ancient souqs that have been buzzing for over a thousand years. On this heritage tour, you'll explore the old neighbourhoods on foot, hear the stories behind Jeddah's most iconic landmarks, sample authentic traditional dishes, and lose yourself in the colour of the old bazaar. This is Jeddah the way it was always meant to be experienced. Book your spot and step into a city that time forgot to leave behind.
What's included
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner
any meal not mentioned on the program
What to expect
Al-Balad
1h · Admission ticket included
Starts with walking around the unique buildings and learning about albalad history.
Nassif House Museum
1h
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
1h
The bustling Balad marketplace includes this specialized market that sells electronics, perfumes, spices, dates, honey, and household items.
Al Shafei Mosque
1h
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The tour guide will pick you up from the hotel
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
