🏨 Riyadh’s History and Al Masmak - Self-Guided Walking Tours Activity

Riyadh’s History and Al Masmak - Self-Guided Walking Tours

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 1 hours

Departs: Mecca, Mecca

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Join a local historian and see Riyadh like you never have before with these engaging, historical and high-quality audio walking tours!

Our first audio tour will explore Al Masmak Fortress, as we learn about the origins of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Royal Family, as well as the secret tales that live in this key sightseeing spot.

The second audio tour covers Historical Riyadh, as we wander around Al Safat Square, just outside Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque, as well as the Souq AlZzal Market and Ath Thumayry Street. These iconic key attractions are a perfect example of just how much Riyadh has changed over the past 100 years and are a clear example of why this city has become one of the most developed in the world!

Together, we’ll embark on this epic adventure through time, learning about the historic buildings, mysteries and secret stories that made Riyadh the modern city that it is today!

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

What's Included

Access to your self-guided audio tour

Audio tour provided by a local or historian

Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture

Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost

Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi

What's Not Included

Headphones

Mobile device

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 0 - 90

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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.

What To Expect

Al Masmak Fortress

Explore Al Masmak Fortress, a mudbrick fort that played a fundamental role in the unification of Saudi Arabia. As we weave through Al Masmak Fortress, or as some people call it Al Masmak Palace, we’ll learn about Riyadh’s origin as a capital city back in the 1820s, the Recapture of Riyadh in 1902 and, finally, Al Masmak’s current role as a place of remembrance in 21st century Saudi Arabia.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Start the tour outside Al Masmak Fortress as we learn about the origins of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Royal Family.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque

Wander around Al Safat Square, just outside Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque, a perfect example of just how much Riyadh has changed over the past 100 years.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Al Masmak Palace Museum

Finish the first part of the tour in the Final Gallery and have look at a model of Al Masmak Fortress. Learn how the crown is passed in the Saud Royal family, often handed to whoever is best placed to rule, not just according to direct bloodlines. Make sure to ask a representative of the museum about the temporary galleries and if there are any events in the area.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Riyadh

Weave through Souq Al Zal, a truly authentic market here in the heart of Riyadh. The souq is over 100 years old and is still a go to destination for Saudis to buy and barter for carpets, perfumes, traditional clothes, and food. Learn about the history of Arabian markets, from the first souqs that appeared 2500 years ago to Saudi Arabia’s modern trade.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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