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Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad

Location Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
$109.00
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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 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.
Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Dinner
  • Purchase

Meeting point
We meet you at the park
Return details
We meet you at the park

  • Al-Balad
    Starts with walking around the unique buildings and learning about albalad history.
  • 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.
  • Qabel Trail
    The bustling Balad marketplace includes this specialized market that sells electronics, perfumes, spices, dates, honey, and household items.
  • 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.

  • 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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    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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    Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad

    Location Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    $109.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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