Half-Day Private Tour in Al Balad with Pick Up


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From $79.00

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: Dammam, Dammam

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

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. Also, we will visit some old cafes and museums.

Starts with walking around the unique buildings and learning about albalad history from a local, visiting museums and the old mosque, grabbing local beverages and snacks in old cafes, visiting the bazaar, and enjoying local dishes before going to Corniche for a walk or biking.


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Snacks

What's Not Included

Purchase


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 0 - 99

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 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.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

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

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Biet Nassif
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.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jeddah Corniche
The Jeddah Corniche, also known as the Jeddah Waterfront, is a 30 km coastal resort area of the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Located along the Red Sea, the corniche features a coastal road, recreation areas, pavilions and large-scale civic sculptures as well as King Fahd's Fountain, the highest fountain in the world.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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