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A person playing a lute, seated on a stool, with a shadow of another person in the background. 1
A traditional street with multi-story buildings, wooden balconies, and hanging light bulbs. 2
A cobblestone alley with potted plants, a shop with a sign in a foreign language, and hanging lights. 3
A traditional interior with ornate furniture, shelves of decorative items, and a patterned carpet. 4
A quiet street with a cyclist, parked cars, and historic buildings. 5
By Abdulrahman Sharwani
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,678 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
฿3,677.96 x 1 Adult฿3,677.96
Total
Price is ฿3,677.96
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed local tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cultural insights
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photo opportunities
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional stops for Hijazi street food and local drinks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live traditional music performance on the lute
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to and from the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    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