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Half Day Tour Discovering the History of Riyadh

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Private transportation
    • Snacks
      I can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking
    • Dinner
      I can arrange a dinner in a Saudi Traditional Restaurant uppon request

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

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    Pickup details

    Choose a suitable pick up point. Send me the location and I will be there.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 05/23/2024 - 05/12/2027

      Monday - Thursday : 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

      Friday - Saturday : 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

      Sunday : 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Itinerary

    1

    National Museum

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Al Masmak Fortress

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Diriyah

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 10 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Awesome tour guide!

    HsinHsin_L, Oct 2025
    Dr Thamer is really an awesome tour guide! He speaks good English and so warm and welcoming! Really enjoyed time with him, he took us to a local restaurant which is great too. He also was flexible enough to drop us off at airport, which is appreciated!

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    Abdulahi_M, Dec 2024
    Here is the corrected version of the sentence: It was a wonderful tour with our guide ( Mr. Thamer of Riyadh Lovely Tours). He was knowledgeable, professional, respectful and caring. He ensured we got all the necessary information for this short half-day trip. Thank you ( Shukran ) Thamer.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Shukran 2U2 (Thanks :):) Take care and hope to see you in Riyadh again

    Excellent tour!

    Drew_S, Nov 2024
    Thamer did an excellent job. The tour visited almost every major tourist site in Riyadh, and Thamer’s knowledge was exceptional. This tour visits the historical heart of old Riyadh as well as some of the more modern areas too. I would highly recommend this tour for a short stay in Riyadh.

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    Many Thanks and I am so happy that you enjoyed it. Take care

    Excellent Tour of Riyadh

    Kevin_C, Nov 2024
    Our extremely kind and knowledgeable guide Dr Thamer took us on an amazing tour of some of the main attractions in Riyadh. We started at the old city of Diriyah, which gave us a facinating incite to the birth of the Saudi Kingdom. This was followed up by a visit to the National Museum for greater historical perpective. Next stop was the old Souk for a bit of shopping, and then we were treated to some Saudi coffee, dates and sweet Saudi pancakes. We ended the tour with a visit to Kingdom Tower and the spectacular view of the city from the Skybridge on the 99th floor. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Riyadh looking for an interesting and thoroughly enjoyable day out.

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    Thanks for your warm words. Hope to see you again. Take care

    Our guide Thamer was very...

    Li_Y, Nov 2024
    Our guide Thamer was very informative, kind and parient. He went out of his way to assist us with our requests. Highly reccomended!

    Response from Host, Nov 2024

    Many thanx ... wish you a safe flight to your country.

    Above and beyond guide

    smeth, Nov 2024
    Maha was extraordinary. She went above and beyond to ensure we were welcomed and experienced the city that she loves with passion in the most generous way.

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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