Half Day Private Tour in Al Balad, Jeddah

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3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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English, Arabic
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Dive into the history of Jeddah on our half-day private tour of Al Balad. Explore ancient architecture, taste traditional dishes, and discover markets in this charming old town.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover with us one of the most fun experiences in old Jeddah. Before naming it as the royal seaport for Makkah in 657 AD, the Al-Balad site, “Historic Jeddah”, was built on beautiful coastal land. The area has a fascinating history.


It was founded in the seventh century and was once the beating heart of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Balad can literally be translated as "The Town. We will Explore the old town and try some traditional dishes and go shopping in the bazaar.


What You Get

Bottled water
Local Guide
Lunch

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

Bab Jadid

Start your tour to visit Jeddah’s historical downtown area (Al-Balad) which is the historical area well known as the “Old Town”, where many of the oldest families used to live and work. It boasts of old buildings, a traditional souk and many restaurants, where visitors get to walk amid the old streets and experience the traditional landscape of the old town. When you are in historical Jeddah we will take you back to the old era of Saudi Arabia, all your senses will be in action. You will hear and learn amazing stories about Jeddah and ride and walk through secret doors, Enjoy a wonderful walking Al-Balad.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Al-Balad

You will see the old houses and will visit museums, art galleries, cafes and the old markets of the town. This history tour of Old Town will take you along all the less known must-see local spots: Beit Nassif, Makkah gate for a photo stop, Historical Jeddah north gate stop for a photo, other historical houses provide a rare opportunity for you to experience the blend of traditional architecture with modernity Old Market hidden gems, Old Jeddah hidden galleries and Local Jeddah food shops only for locals no tourists know about it
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
3

Nassif House Museum

Nassif house museum is the one of most prominent houses in the old town. You will be visiting the Houses of Bashin and Nasif to explore the local artifacts and exhibits, followed by a traditional dinner provided at one of the local shops. A great time for shopping and buying souvenirs is included, as well as some time is spend to relax at local cafes and recreational spaces.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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Jeddah Old Gate, Abu Inabah, Jeddah Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia, SA, 22236

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Jeddah , alblad near al bayaa sq
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Arabian Standard Time.
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