Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad

4.8 (74 reviews) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Duration5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

Tour Guide License No: 40000923

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Purchase
  • Dinner

What to expect

  1. Al-Balad
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Starts with walking around the unique buildings and learning about albalad history.
  2. 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.
  3. Qabel Trail
    1h
    The bustling Balad marketplace includes this specialized market that sells electronics, perfumes, spices, dates, honey, and household items.
  4. 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

Meeting point

We meet you at the park

End point

We meet you at the park

Pickup details

Your hotel location

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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