Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad
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:
- Pick up from the hotel or the Cruise Pier.
- Start walking around the unique buildings
- Grabbing local beverages in an old cafe.
- Visiting Al Shafei's old mosque.
- Visiting Biet Nassif.
- Visiting Gabel Street Souq (bazaar).
- Driving back to the hotel or the Cruise Pier.
Options
Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad
Pickup included
What's included in Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Purchase
- Dinner
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Your hotel location
Meeting / End Points
- We meet you at the park