Al-Balad Walking Tour: Jeddah's UNESCO Old Town

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Have you ever walked through a street and felt like you've travelled back in time?

That's exactly what Al-Balad does to you. Tucked inside the heart of old Jeddah, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a living, breathing piece of history that most tourists never get to truly experience. On this guided walking tour, you'll wander through ancient neighbourhoods known as harrat, pass through centuries-old souqs still buzzing with life, and stand in front of towering coral-stone buildings that merchants built with their own wealth in the late 19th century. Every carved wooden window, every narrow alley, every faded wall has a story and your guide will make sure you hear all of them. From the Red Sea's coastal building traditions to the cultural influences that poured in along the old trade routes, Al-Balad is Jeddah's best kept secret hiding in plain sight. Book your walking tour and let the old city tell you its story.

What's Included

english tour guide
one museum ticket, Saudi coffee in traditional cafe.
Private transportation
Lunch
Dinner
Personal expences

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
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    Al-Balad

    Al-ballad historical tour, Al-Ballad is characterized by a distinctive architectural tradition, including tower houses built in the late 19th century by the city's mercantile elites. Combine all this with red sea's coastal coral building traditions with influences and crafts from along the trade routes

    5 hours • Admission ticket included

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 and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
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