Discover Jeddah’s Al-Balad: a guided tour through history, culture, and vibrant local life. Uncover secrets in UNESCO’s heritage heart.
Discover Jeddah’s Al-Balad: a guided tour through history, culture, and vibrant local life. Uncover secrets in UNESCO’s heritage heart.
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Biet Nassif - 1. Nassif House Museum (Bayt Nassif):
A beautifully restored merchant’s house now serving as a museum and cultural hub. -
Souq Al Alawi - 2. Al Alawi Souq (Souq Al Alawi):
Jeddah’s oldest market, vibrant with life, colors, and scents. -
Bab Makkah Souk - 3. Bab Makkah (Makkah Gate):
The traditional entrance to Makkah,…
- Biet Nassif - 1. Nassif House Museum (Bayt Nassif):
A beautifully restored merchant’s house now serving as a museum and cultural hub.
- Souq Al Alawi - 2. Al Alawi Souq (Souq Al Alawi):
Jeddah’s oldest market, vibrant with life, colors, and scents.
- Bab Makkah Souk - 3. Bab Makkah (Makkah Gate):
The traditional entrance to Makkah, historically the starting point for pilgrims.
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Souq Al-Badu - 4. Bedouin Market:
A market dedicated to Bedouin goods, fabrics, and threads. -
Al Shafee Mosque - 5. Al-Shafei Mosque:
One of Jeddah’s oldest mosques, with sections dating back nearly a millennium. -
Al-Balad - 6. Historic Coral-Stone Buildings:
Explore old houses constructed from coral limestone featuring distinctive rawasheen (wooden lattice balconies). -
Allegiance Square - 7. Bab (Gate) Gadeed:
One of the historic gates of the Old City, where the foundations of the Old City Wall can be observed.

- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jeddah (Al-Balad). Join a tour of Jeddah’s historic center, Al Balad Old Town, led by an experienced guide. Explore a 2-square-kilometer area where ancient mysteries and lively local culture coexist. Your guide will take you to significant sites, enhancing your visit with stories and insights that illuminate…
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jeddah (Al-Balad). Join a tour of Jeddah’s historic center, Al Balad Old Town, led by an experienced guide. Explore a 2-square-kilometer area where ancient mysteries and lively local culture coexist. Your guide will take you to significant sites, enhancing your visit with stories and insights that illuminate the city’s rich heritage.
Visit museums, many of which are historic houses that warmly welcome tourists and share their stories, adding depth to your journey with the help of your guide. The narrow streets of Al Balad echo with tales of the past, offering a captivating exploration experience that appeals to both Saudi residents and international visitors.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.