Welcome to
Jeddah
Jeddah Old Town Tour (Al Balad)
- Duration2 hours
- Max Travelers12 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
Overview
During this tour you will pass by many shops where they offer different merchandise such as perfumes, cloth, jewellery , antiques and souvenirs where you can buy and bargain ! we will also introduce you to some local shops to see some crafts being made such as the local sandals , perfumes and gold jewellery crafts. You will pass by different local communities within Al Balad which each community gather for tea and chat , kids playing around and street cats strolling for food ! the Balad spirit
Business Registration No: 4030231022
Gallery
What's included
Entry to museums
Local snacks and drinks
Local Guide
Itinerary
This is half day experience to tour Al Balad as local call it which means u201c the townu201d as reference to the base of Jeddah. nnAl-Balad was founded in the 7th century and historically served as the centre of Jeddah. Al-Balad's defensive walls were torn down in the 1940s. In the 1970s and 1980s, when Jeddah began to become wealthier due to the oil boom, many Jeddawis moved north, away from Al-Balad nnAl Balad is registered as a world heritage UNISCO site and since then the old buildings with its unique window designs and doors are being preserved along with its unique buildings which some have been built using seashells and stones !. The old buildings once housed the famous Jeddah families and hosted the founder the late King Abdulaziz when first entered Jeddah. nnOur tour will go through the history of these building including going inside one of the buildings to see the interior designs , furniture and life back then
The old Mosques is another tourist attraction where some were founded over 300 years ago and still functional as a mosque. nnThe main attraction in this tour is the food and snacks of Al Balad where we will pass by some famous vendors known to offer the best local snacks such as the local drink made of bread u201c Sobiau201d and the old bakery which its famous for its fresh bread. Another local snack that consists of Bean and pickles u201c Balilahu201d. nnWe will stop for rest in one of the local coffee open air places and try famous local tea mixed with milk and herbs nnWe will move to visit the center of Al Balad to see the first hotel built in Jeddah influenced by Italian architecture then pass by the first school built in Saudi. We will also visit one of the art houses and museum offering its unique local art collection and antiques.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.