Saudi Arabia · AL-BALAD OLD JEDDAH WALKS
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Al-Balad only makes sense with somebody who can tell you which door is four hundred years old. Here are the walks worth booking, with how much of the coral-stone houses, the souk and the rawasheen shutters each one covers, how long they take, and which start late enough to miss the afternoon heat.
Old Jeddah Al Balad walk with museums, spice souqs and mosques, with pickup and AC transport for $109.
“Adil was such a great guide, was adapting well to our group and he was knowledgeable. It was relaxing and very instructive, we loved it”
Explore UNESCO Al-Balad in Jeddah with guide Ayat, coral-stone alleys, museums and souqs, plus coffee, tea, dates, and snacks.
“Had a great time with Ayat! She is very friendly, very knowledgeable and adaptable. She was able to tailor the program for our interest. She gave us a lot of tips on the city, the culture and the food. We enjoyed the old town tour tremendously with her! And would highly recRead more”
4-hour guided tour of Jeddah's Al Balad with free museum stops, souq time, local food, and English or Arabic stories.
“It was an exceptional experience! Sulaiman is an excellent tour guide with immense passion and knowledge about Saudi culture and history. Through the tour, I not only learned and experienced Albalad but also learned more about the history of the Kingdom, the religious rituals of Islam, and cultural knowledge about the country. I highly recommend it!”
Guided walking tour through Jeddah’s UNESCO Al-Balad, with Nassif House, Al-Shafei Mosque, souqs, and optional daytime or night visits.
“I loved the trip. Frankly, I'm an American, Caucasian woman and I didn't know what to expect. I encourage all Americans to visit Saudi Arabia. Jeddah was beautiful and the people were friendly. My guide was very knowledgeable.”
Private 2 to 3 hour tour of historical Jeddah (Al-Balad). Explore UNESCO streets, souks, and stories with Ahmed for $100.
“Ahmed was one of the best guides I’ve had and I been to nearly 45 countries! He has a great passion for his city and when you are with him you will know you are in great hands. Everyone seems to enjoy him in the town and are very hospitRead more”
Discover Old Jeddah Al Balad with guide Muhammad, from Bab Makkah to historic souks, in 3 hours.
“Very comprehensive tour of old Jeddah with very affable and knowledgable guide who spoke flawless English. Had great dinner recommendations and really gave us a great historical and cultural overview of the place and Saudi more generally . Would recommend”
Private Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad) tour with a local guide, UNESCO alleys, historic mosques, and classic street snacks like sobia and balilah.
“This was an excellent tour by Sara and a great introduction to Jeddah's history. Al Balad is a fascinating area and after this tour I ended up going there every evening. Sara took me around and, because she knew many of the people there, manaRead more”
Private Jeddah tour with guide Muhammad, Yacht Club to Floating Mosque to King Fahd Fountain, plus Al-Balad old Jeddah UNESCO walking.
“Muhammad is an exceptional tour guide and an exceptionally charming individual. His passion for his country is evident in every aspect of his tour, and he provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of Jeddah’s history. If given the opportunity, I would have engaged in an extended tour of the country guided by him. I highly recommend his tour, particularly for first-time visitors to Saudi Arabia or Jeddah. The itinerary is highly flexible, allowing for customization to suit individual preferences and interests. This tour effectively introduced me to the cultural heritage of the region, which I thoroughly enjoyed.”
6-hour Jeddah Al-Balad Old Town tour: Al Shafi Mosque, Al Tayebat Museum, and a Corniche ride. Small group, $250.
“I had such a great time thanks to my guide Samir. He was perfect, I learned a lot about Jeddah and Saudia Arabia and I got to see wonderful things in Jeddah. I had a very good time.”
Guided evening in Jeddah's Al-Balad UNESCO alleys, King Fahd Fountain, Floating Mosque photos, Corniche walk, and Hijazi dinner.
“Mahmoud was an excellent guide and easy company as I was by myself. He showed me the souks, a music museum, a historic mosque and the city gates. I learnt a lot and would recommend the tour to anyone visiting Jeddah.”
Guided 3-hour Old Jeddah walk through Al-Balad, Bab Jadid, and Nassif House Museum with traditional dinner, local shopping, and photo stops.
“The tour was the absolute best! We had originally booked the tour for Friday at 1:30 pm. Muhammad contacted us the day before and suggested to do the tour in the afternoon (because all the shops and markets are closed on Friday till aftRead more”
Jeddah Al-Balad walking tour with guided history, tower houses, souqs, museum entry, and Saudi coffee, plus pickup and private transport.
“Mr. Mohammed, my tour guide is a local of the old town and is hence extremely knowledgeable of the history and development of AL-Bald. He speak very good English and his vivid account of life in the old town past and present really Read more”
