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Riyadh: Half-Day Tour to Historic Ad Diriyah
Ad Diriyah
Important Information
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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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Where does the story of Saudi Arabia actually begin?
It begins right here in Diriyah. Just on the edge of Riyadh sits one of the most historically significant places in the entire Arab world a UNESCO World Heritage Site that most visitors to the capital completely miss. Diriyah was the birthplace of the first Saudi state, home to the Al Saud family, and the political heart of a kingdom that would go on to shape the entire region. The At-Turaif District alone is worth the trip ancient mud-brick palaces, watchtowers, and administrative halls that have stood for centuries. This half-day tour gives you a real, guided look into the soul of Saudi Arabia where it came from, what it was built on, a...
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
A\C vehicle
English Speaker Tour Guide / Driver.
Pick up from hotel accommodation.
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Tips
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Dinner
Riyadh: Half-Day Tour to Historic Ad Diriyah
Ad Diriyah
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Where does the story of Saudi Arabia actually begin?
It begins right here in Diriyah. Just on the edge of Riyadh sits one of the most historically significant places in the entire Arab world a UNESCO World Heritage Site that most visitors to the capital completely miss. Diriyah was the birthplace of the first Saudi state, home to the Al Saud family, and the political heart of a kingdom that would go on to shape the entire region. The At-Turaif District alone is worth the trip ancient mud-brick palaces, watchtowers, and administrative halls that have stood for centuries. This half-day tour gives you a real, guided look into the soul of Saudi Arabia where it came from, what it was built on, a...
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
A\C vehicle
English Speaker Tour Guide / Driver.
Pick up from hotel accommodation.
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Tips
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Dinner
Itinerary
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Ad Diriyah
We will drive to Ad-Diriyah, located on the western bank of the Wadi Hanifah, a dry riverbed where water flows only after big rains. Ad-Diriyah used to be the capital of the Najd (the central plateau of the Arabian Peninsula) from the 15th century until the beginning of the 18th century
2 hours
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Al Bujairi
Al Bujairy district is home to religious scholar Mohammed bin Abdul Wahab, its maze of twisting streets lead to low-lying mud huts that have been transformed into sparkling heritage sites.
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At-Turaif World Heritage Site
Al Turaif district, the area’s citadel-marked primary quarter, was the original seat of power for the Kingdom’s Al Saud family. In 1745, the city was named the country’s capital,
we will visit The Guest House At-Turaif Bath House, Salwa palace
