Historical Riyadh: Murabba Palace & Souq Tour
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14 Ratings
Riyadh

Explore Saudi history at Murabba Palace, journey through time at the National Museum, and discover traditional treasures at Souq Al Zal.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Souk Al Zal - Explore the Souk and discover a variety of traditional goods.
  • Al Masmak Fortress - Visit Al Masmak Fortress, the historic site of the battle led by His Majesty King Abdulaziz to reclaim Riyadh, marking the start of his mission to unify Saudi Arabia.
  • Murabba Palace - The Murabba Historical Palace served as the official residence and workplace of King Abdulaziz.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Metro ticket for transportation between the national museum and the Souk
Additional Information

This tour includes a visit to the Murabba Historical Palace, once the official residence and workplace of King Abdulaziz, crafted in the traditional architectural style of the time. Next, participants will explore Souq Al Zal to discover various traditional goods and understand their cultural significance and uses. The tour will then proceed to Al…

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Location
‏Riyadh Metro Station - National Museum محطة مترو الرياض - المتحف الوطني
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rust_c
Jul 2, 2025
Fantastic tour - I highly recommend it. Loved the Murabba Palace, amazing mud building that was built in the traditional style. Along with the remaining items of the king, specially the classic cars. Fantastic!
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Natalie_h
Jun 18, 2025
Book… don't hesitate! - Aziz is a fantastic guide and clearly not only knowledgeable but loves what he does… his eyes light up as he shares such in depth knowledge about his country’s culture, history and background, as well as some of the wonderful features within the courntiy and the journey to a united Saudi… including the history of Islam. We loved the Saudi sweet provided along with water midway through the tour also. Highly recommend! It was such a great for us and the highlight of our trip.
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Nigel_t
Jun 8, 2025
Excellent late afternoon trip to see key sites of interest in the centre of Riyadh - Aziz was a brilliant guide – very knowledgeable, very interesting, very engaging. I thoroughly recommend it!
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Greg
Jun 2, 2025
Aziz’ tour (museum, souq, fort, city) - Aziz gave the best tour in Riyadh. He didn’t stop giving me more knowledge about the city, culture, & history. Aziz is also very friendly, generous, and passionate in his profession. Thank-you Aziz
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Greg_s
Jun 2, 2025
Aziz gave the best tour... - Aziz gave the best tour in Riyadh. He didn’t stop giving me more knowledge about the city, culture, & history. Aziz is also very friendly, generous, and passionate in his profession. Thank-you Aziz
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Raghav581
Jun 1, 2025
Informative, Insightful, and Well-Organized Tour - This was a great tour that went beyond what I expected! Aziz was punctual, super friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about every site we visited. From the colorful Souq Al Zal to the National Museum and Murabba Palace, everything was interesting and clearly explained. He also gave me great tips on other places to visit in the city. I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Riyadh!
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627tishal
May 9, 2025
Fantastic Tour with Aziz! Highly recommended - Aziz was a fantastic tour guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable of the history and the sites. His enthusiasm for the Saudi history and culture made me want to learn even more. I highly recommend this tour with Aziz. He recommended other sites, restaurants and even explained the metro system, which is very nice and convenient. I look forward to coming back to Saudi and going on more tours with Aziz.
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Alberto_f
May 2, 2025
Amazing afternoon with Aziz - Aziz was an outstanding tour guide who made our afternoon in Riyadh truly unforgettable. He took us through the Murabba Palace, the National Museum, Murabba Galleries, and the Souq with incredible insight and passion. His deep knowledge of Saudi history and culture brought each location to life, enriching our experience beyond expectations. Aziz is not only knowledgeable, but also wonderfully pleasant, patient, and kind. He answered all our questions with a smile and ensured we felt comfortable and engaged throughout the tour. Thanks to him, we discovered a side of Riyadh we would have completely missed on our own. We highly recommend Aziz to anyone looking for a meaningful and memorable experience in the city.
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Sandra_b
Apr 20, 2025
Very Informative Tour by Knowledgeable Guide - Aziz was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. He obviously is very passionate about his heritage and delighted in sharing it with us. The tour covers a lot of Saudi history from the palace, museum and souk. It includes outdoor walking so weather should be considered. Some shops in the souk close for prayers.
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