Half Day Heritage Walk Exploring Al Balad
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This is a fully private experience that combines a professionally guided 3-hour walking tour of Jeddah’s UNESCO-listed Al-Balad district with the comfort of a private car and dedicated driver for a full 8 hours. After exploring the Old Town with your expert guide, you’ll still have 5 additional hours to enjoy the city at your own pace using your private driver—ideal for shopping, dining, or visiting more of Jeddah’s attractions. Business Registration Number: 4030154223
Inclusions
What's included
- English speaking guide for Al Balad tour
- Private car with driver - 8 hours per day
Itinerary
Head to Al-Balad to explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its coral-stone houses, traditional souks, and historic mosques. The tour begins at Bab Jadeed, one of the Old Town’s historic gateways, then continues to the Jeddah Art Academy, a creative hub linking the city’s heritage with its modern art scene. As you walk through the narrow lanes, you will pass Al Falah School, one of Saudi Arabia’s oldest schools, before exploring Souq Al Bado, a traditional market showcasing authentic Jeddawi heritage. The experience includes visits to Nassif House, a 19th-century architectural landmark that hosted King Abdulaziz, and the Matbouli Museum, a restored coral-stone home illustrating historic family life in Jeddah. The tour concludes at Al Shafi’i Mosque, one of the city’s oldest and most significant mosques.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Al Faris Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Jeddah
- Its from-price is 12% above the median of the 150 experiences we list in Jeddah.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Jeddah
Jeddah, on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia, is an old trading port and the gateway to Mecca, with a historic district of coral-stone houses.
Jeddah has been a port on the Red Sea since ancient times, and a landing point for pilgrims travelling to Mecca, which lies to the east. Al-Balad, its old quarter and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves tall coral-stone houses with carved wooden balconies, called roshan, and narrow lanes, and the souks around them still trade in spices, textiles and perfume.
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