Riyadh: Cultural Guided City Tour & Historic Old Attractions Full-day Private guided tour with Saudi lunch or dinner
ID: GYG1138030-O-1775645
Category:
Country: Saudi Arabia
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Discover Riyadh's history and culture with a professional tour guide. Visit Masmak Fort, Murabba Palace, National Museum, Souq al Zal, & optionally Diriya Turaif. Enjoy cultural insights & photo stops
Step back in time and explore the historic and cultural heart of Riyadh on this guided tour. Choose between a half-day or full-day option and experience the city’s top landmarks, museums, and traditional attractions with an expert guide.
Begin at Masmak Fort, the symbolic beginning of the United Saudi Kingdom, where you’ll walk the walls of this iconic fortress and explore its restored towers, courtyards, and historic exhibits. Your guide then takes you to Souq al Zal, one of Riyadh’s oldest traditional markets full of antiques, local apparel, and sandalwood incense; along with Deera Square and Imam Grand Mosque, offering a vivid immersion into local heritage and craftsmanship.
Next, your guide drives you to Murabba Palace, the former Royal complex of King Abdulaziz. Nearby, you’ll be taken through King Abdulaziz Historical Center, including the National Museum, where Arabia’s history comes to life through interactive galleries, and the King Abdulaziz Belongings & Vintage Car Museum, showcasing his rare royal items and classic vehicles.
For the full-day tour, you’ll end your journey at Diriyah – Turaif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring its restored mudbrick alleys, museum, and learning how this historic city became the birthplace of the First Saudi state.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Riyadh on a guided tour
- Explore the iconic Masmak Fort and learn about its role in Saudi history
- Visit the Murabba Palace and Car Museum to witness the historic royal residence
- Discover the National Museum of Saudi Arabia and its interactive exhibits
- Stroll through the vibrant Souq al Zal and shop for traditional crafts
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking
The tour involves walking and also riding in a car
INCLUDED
- Comfortable air-conditioned car transport
- Professional local licensed English-speaking tour guide
- Visit and guided tour in Al Masmak Fortress
- Visit and guided walking tour in Souq al Zal Market
- Visit and guided tour in King Abdulaziz Historical Center
- Visit and guided tour to Murabba Palace
- Visit and guided tour to King Abdulaziz Belongings & car museum
- Entry and guided tour in the National Museum of Saudi Arabia
- Visit Alsafat Deera Square, Thumairi Street, & Imam Grand Mosque
- Saudi coffee, dates, and bottled water
- Visit & guided tour in Diriyah, Turaif, & Bujairi (for full-day tour option)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Traditional Saudi lunch or dinner full meal (if option selected)
- All entrance fees, tickets, & parking are included with no hidden fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Tips/gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
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.
