Jeddah: Layover Tour with Airport Transfers
ID: GYG794494-1269951
Category:
Country: Saudi Arabia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a warm welcome in Saudi Arabia with a round-the-clock pick-up from Jeddah Airport. Explore the city with a local guide and see the Makkah Gate, Beit Nassif, and the Floating Mosque.
Enjoy a warm welcome in Saudi Arabia with round-the-clock pick-up’s according to your flight arrival time. Meet your tour leader at Jeddah airport and begin your tour of the city.
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, take a step back in time. Hear and learn amazing stories about Jeddah and ride and walk through secret doors. Enjoy a wonderful walking tour of Al-Balad.
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.
Then you will visit Al Tayebat International City Museum, a maze of different rooms covering Saudi history, architecture, interior decoration, Islamic art from Saudi and other Islamic countries. The museum itself is a great place for photos.
Its four-floor collection has displays ranging from pre-Islamic artifacts, exquisite Islamic manuscripts, old coins and weaponry to stunning furniture, pottery and traditional Saudi dress. Replicas of home interiors from every region are also featured. Exhibits are accompanied by excellent information panels, as well as dioramas of the Kingdom’s provinces.
After that, enjoy a ride along The New Jeddah Corniche is the 30 km coastal resort area of the city of Jeddah. Located along the Red Sea, the corniche features the coastal road, recreation areas, pavilions and large-scale civic sculptures for all to enjoy and take pictures.
End the tour by visiting The Floating Mosque, this single domed architectural marvel that sits literally on the sea, symbolizes Jeddah’s bold storm into the modern age. Sitting on an enviable location, the mosque’s courtyard offers unencumbered views of the Red Sea, making it a popular tourist site.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Jeddah on a guided tour of the city's historic sites
- Explore the old town of Al-Balad and see the Makkah Gate and Beit Nassif
- Visit the Al Tayebat International City Museum and see the Floating Mosque
- Learn about the history of the city and the country from your local guide
- Enjoy a ride along the New Jeddah Corniche and see the Red Sea coastline
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a camera for photos
Carry water and sunscreen for protection against the sun
Be prepared for a mix of walking and driving during the tour
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.