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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your hotel location
We meet you at the park
Itinerary
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1Al-Balad
Starts with walking around the unique buildings and learning about albalad history.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Nassif 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 -
3Qabel Trail
The bustling Balad marketplace includes this specialized market that sells electronics, perfumes, spices, dates, honey, and household items.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Al 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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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