Jeddah Al-Balad Historical & Heritage Walking Tour
Jeddah
About
When was the last time you walked through a city alive since the 7th century?
Welcome to Al-Balad Historic Jeddah. Long before it became the royal seaport for Makkah in 657 AD, this Red Sea coastline was already drawing traders, pilgrims, and merchants from across the world. Al-Balad which simply means "The Town" still carries all of that history in its coral-stone walls, winding alleyways, and ancient souqs that have been buzzing for over a thousand years. On this heritage tour, you'll explore the old neighbourhoods on foot, hear the stories behind Jeddah's most iconic landmarks, sample authentic traditional dishes, and lose yourself in the colour of the old bazaar. This is Jeddah the way ...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner
any meal not mentioned on the program
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Starts with walking around the unique buildings and learning about albalad history.
1 hour
2
Biet Nassif
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.
1 hour
3
Qabel Trail
The bustling Balad marketplace includes this specialized market that sells electronics, perfumes, spices, dates, honey, and household items.
1 hour
4
Al Shafei Mosque
This mosque is situated in the narrow alleys of old Jeddah town off Suq Al Alawi. The mosque looks like a more recent construction but the site has been used as a mosque since c. 1000 AD.
1 hour
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Jeddah
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About
When was the last time you walked through a city alive since the 7th century?
Welcome to Al-Balad Historic Jeddah. Long before it became the royal seaport for Makkah in 657 AD, this Red Sea coastline was already drawing traders, pilgrims, and merchants from across the world. Al-Balad which simply means "The Town" still carries all of that history in its coral-stone walls, winding alleyways, and ancient souqs that have been buzzing for over a thousand years. On this heritage tour, you'll explore the old neighbourhoods on foot, hear the stories behind Jeddah's most iconic landmarks, sample authentic traditional dishes, and lose yourself in the colour of the old bazaar. This is Jeddah the way ...
