Al Balad Old Town Walking Tour
Overview
Description – Al Balad Old Town Walking Tour:
Embark on a day with Al-Balad Old Town walking tour in the Jeddah region. Get picked up from your location in Jeddah and be prepared for an exciting trip to Al-Balad Old Town. Explore the antiquity of the town by visiting the historical places of the town like Beit Saloum, Al Rahseed House (Hashem bin Jabi Gallery), and Ba’ashin House. Be mesmerized with the amazing representation of the past by visiting Al Shafi’i Mosque, the ancient and biggest mosque in Jeddah. Also, take a visit to Nassif House in Al-Balad which is the renowned cultural center of the town. Understand the local culture of the town in the most traditional and oldest market of Jeddah, Souq Al Alawi, and shop a variety of Arabic jewelry and Islamic art.
- Get picked up from your hotel or port on a comfortable and private ride.
- Drive to Al Balad Old Town and be ready to explore the exciting locations.
- Be prepared to Jeddah Historical tour to explore the antiquity of the town.
- Head towards Beit Saloum, the renowned local museum of the town.
- After that, You can visit Al Rahseed House (Hashem bin Jabi Gallery) and Ba’ashin House which are the old houses of Jeddah.
- Have a look at the biggest, ancient, and beautiful mosque, Al Shafi’i Mosque in Jeddah.
- Visit Nassif House in Al-Balad and be mesmerized by its historical structure.
- Have a coffee break and take a visit to the old traditional market, Souq Al Alawi.
Heightlights
- Visit distinctive old houses like Al Rahseed House and Ba’ashin House to gain insights on the cultural and traditional heritage of the town
- Shop traditional dresses and Arabic jewelry from the oldest and prominent market, Souq Al Alawi
- Have a look at Nassif House, the renowned monument for various cultural and historical activities
- Head towards the beautiful Al Shafi’i Mosque and be mesmerized by its unique architecture
Know Before You Go
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
- Guidelines issued by the respective State-Government is to be followed.
- Social distancing to be maintained.
- Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks recommended.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
- PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
- Social distancing is enforced throughout experience. Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks recommended.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Children less than 5 years old can go free on this tour.
- Women must dress appropriately at all times, and should be covering their knees and shoulders.
- Short bottoms, sleeveless shirts, short dresses, loose tops, crop tops and miniskirts are strictly not allowed for women.
- Men have to make sure to avoid skinny jeans, sleeveless shirts and shorts in public areas.
Activity Duration: 4 Hours
Timings: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Morning), 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Evening)
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