Jeddah's Historic Neighborhoods: A Cultural Journey

Discover Jeddah’s rich history and heritage. Explore ancient gates, historic neighborhoods, and immerse in local culture on this unforgettable tour.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Al-Balad - A Journey to a Distant Heritage begins with:
    Jeddah Gate, where its wall was built in the 16th century.
    Harat Al-Sham, Al-Mazloum, Al-Bahr, and Al-Yaman, which are neighbourhoods of Old Jeddah still standing today.
    The first diplomatic quarter in Saudi Arabia.
    We will visit several traditional cafes such as Harat Al-Bahr Café, Layali…
What's Included
  • Guide
  • Food tasting
  • Tea and coffee
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Alcohol
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

We will embark on a journey filled with immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and unforgettable encounters with local traditions. The beginning is from Bab Jadid, meaning “New Gate,” one of the historical gates of old Jeddah. The history of Jeddah dates back to the 6th century BC. It became an important port for pilgrims traveling to Mecca…

Location
Jeddah Old Gate
Abu Inabah
Jeddah Old Gate F5QP+MGM, Abu Inabah, Al-Balad, Jeddah 22236, Saudi Arabia we should meet at seating are next to old gate
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mekgen
Aug 29, 2025
Two friends discovering Jeddah with Howida, a safe and unforgettable tour - During a 15-hour stopover in Jeddah we were looking for a guide who would allow us to discover the essence of the city in a short time and without fear. That's how we met Howida, and we couldn't have made a better choice. With passion and competence he accompanied us in the heart of the historic center, telling us about the history, traditions and daily life of yesterday and today. He showed us hidden corners, explained the significance of the buildings and linked the places to important events that marked the city. Thanks to her we got to know the local culture more closely, tasting typical drinks such as turmeric coffee and hibiscus tea, as well as traditional specialties such as Balila, a dish made with chickpeas with vinegar and beetroot, simple but rich in flavor and history. A truly extraordinary experience, which I recommend to everyone, men, but especially women, who want to discover Jeddah in an authentic and safe way, even when there is little time available. Thank you so much, Howida: I hope to be back soon for a new tour!
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352mib
Sep 13, 2024
Very informative tour ! - Ms.Howida Kouger was an EXCELLENT guide! She was communicative & very present even before the tour with info & suggestions for the upcoming day. Punctual & a delight to be around. Her aura & energy was positive & infectious. She was a wealth of information. If she did not know something she was honest & said so but would at the same time look up/ find out that unknown information. She always had good suggestions & what I really liked is that she asked me for my input & what I wanted to do. She was also thoughtful & caring & made me want to gladly book again which I will surely do the next time visiting the city. Do not hesitate or be afraid to book one of her tours. You will NOT regret it ! Many Thanks! /Danke! / & Shukran! M.Anderson
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Nicky_g
Sep 8, 2024
Great Jeddah old town tour!!! - This was such a great and convenient tour. I had limited amount of time in Jeddah to fit some time for a tour of the old city and this did not disappoint. Howida is super knowledgeable, welcoming and made my first visit to the city an unforgettable one. Her attention to detail was super and she went beyond to make sure she answer all my questions. The tea and coffee breaks were a plus. Look forward to coming back in the future with more time.
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From $114
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).