Private Riyadh Old Town Walking Tour with a Licensed Local Guide

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Riyadh’s old town on a private 3-hour walking tour with a licensed Saudi local guide. Explore the exterior of Al Masmak Palace, Al Safat Square, and the traditional shops of Souk Al Zal while hearing stories about Riyadh’s history, Saudi heritage, and local customs.

Enjoy personal attention, time to ask questions, photo stops, and optional shopping. Guiding is available in Arabic or English. The tour starts and ends at the meeting point near Al Masmak Palace. Museum entry, transportation, food, drinks, and personal purchases are not included.

What's Included

Private 3-hour walking tour with a licensed local guide, available in Arabic or English.
Food and drinks.
Personal purchases and souvenirs.
This is a walking tour. Transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Travelers must make their own way to the meeting point.
Museum entry and admission tickets are not included. The Al Masmak Palace stop is an exterior visit only.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Al Masmak Palace Museum

Meet your guide outside the main entrance of Al Masmak Palace, in the public square. The guide will hold a sign reading our business name. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Explore the exterior of Al Masmak Palace with a licensed Saudi guide. Learn about its role in Riyadh’s history, admire its traditional architecture, and enjoy time for photographs in the surrounding square. This stop is an exterior visit; museum entry is not included.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Explore Al Safat Square with your local guide and learn about the surrounding historic district and everyday life in Riyadh. Take in the views of the nearby traditional architecture, enjoy photo opportunities, and hear about local culture and customs.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Souk Al Zal

    Walk through Souk Al Zal with your licensed local guide and explore its traditional shops. Learn about Saudi culture, browse local goods and souvenirs, and enjoy time for photographs and optional shopping. Any purchases are at your own expense.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Supplied by Abdulaziz Riyadh Tours
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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