Historic Jeddah Trip
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Snacks
- Excess BaggageExcess baggage
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Al-Balad
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
based on 2 reviews
Gilbert_S, Feb 2026
Visiting Al Balad with a knowledgeable tour guide is well worth it to get a real feel for the history of the area. Mr Shaheen was a friendly, hospitable and knowledgeable guide providing insights into the history of the area and specific buildings in Al Balad. He very kindly picked me up and dropped me off and provided delicious Saudi coffee, dates and tea. I definitely recommend him as your guide!
Anthea_N, Nov 2025
Historic Jeddah Trip
Thank You Hatim
Honestly, I would book this Tour just to have the joy of meeting Hatim Shaheen.
And then there is Al Balad. All you need to know about Al Balad is that it is an absolute MUST if you are visiting Jeddah.
What does a bored retired aviation engineer do? Start his own Tour company providing tours in Jeddah and Saudi Arabia generally! That alone will tell you a lot about Hatim. He is also a warm, generous man willing to share personal and family experiences to give his foreign guests a better insight into Saudi people and culture. Hatim went above and beyond to ensure I had an enjoyable few final hours in Saudi following the Tour - and wanted nothing in return except me having an enjoyable experience. Rare hospitality in this modern ‘me me me’ world.
Notes:
1. This is a morning Tour - so before the shops and attractions open (around 4PM, I believe). It is well worth experiencing Al Balad during the day (when quite empty) and at night when it is lively - as I did. The morning Tour is a perfect option for learning about Al Balad without the crowds.
2. This Tour is very reasonably priced - given the going rate for Tours in Jeddah, Oman and much of the Middle East generally.
3. Plus this Tour offers the option of free / included pick up and drop off - which many / most don’t and I find valuable especially if you are a solo traveller and / or new to Jeddah.
4. For those seeking a tour in English, Hatim speaks perfect, clear English - as he was tertiary educated in the USA.
Bottom Line: I’ve been scratching my head as to why this Tour does not appear to have been well supported 🧐
From $130.00
per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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