Historical and Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad

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4 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

What's Included

Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner
any meal not mentioned on the program

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The tour guide will pick you up from the hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Al-Balad

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

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Nassif House Museum

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Qabel Trail

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

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Riyadh Trips

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
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