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Jeddah: Al-Balad Guided Walking Tour with Tea & Music

By Abdulrahman Sharwani
Free cancellation available
Price is £82 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Al-Balad with a local guide
  • Learn about the history of the old merchant houses and hidden alleys
  • Discover the Red Sea trade routes that shaped the city of Jeddah
  • Enjoy optional stops for authentic Hijazi street food and local drinks
  • Sip tea and enjoy a live traditional music performance on the lute

Activity location

    • Jeddah
    • Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • ابو عنبه، البلد، جدة 22236، السعودية
    • Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia

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Jeddah: Al-Balad Guided Walking Tour with Tea & Music

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
£81.59 x 1 Adult£81.59
Total
Price is £81.59
Until Sun, 2 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Licensed local tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad)
  • Inclusions
    Cultural insights
  • Inclusions
    Photo opportunities
  • Inclusions
    Optional stops for Hijazi street food and local drinks
  • Inclusions
    Live traditional music performance on the lute
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks unless specified

What you can expect

  • Meet your licensed local guide in Jeddah and set off on a walking tour of Al-Balad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the old merchant houses, rawasheen (wooden balconies), hidden alleys, traditional markets, and the Red Sea trade routes that shaped the city.

    Enjoy a relaxed, well-paced walk with great photo spots, cultural insights, and optional stops for authentic Hijazi street food and local drinks. At the end of the tour, sip on a cup of tea in one of the coolest spots while enjoying a live traditional music performance on the lute, played by your guide.

    Certified tour guide, licence number: 40004930

Location

Activity location

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    • Jeddah
    • Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • ابو عنبه، البلد، جدة 22236، السعودية
    • Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia