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The 15 Best City Tours in Saudi Arabia

30 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $22

The cities here reward a guide more than most, because the good parts are unlabelled. These 15 cover Riyadh, Jeddah and Medina on foot and by bus, with prices, durations and how much of each is walking.

City Sightseeing Al Madinah Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Heading toward Uhud Battlefield
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City Sightseeing Al Madinah Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Jeddah: Al-Balad Old Town Historical City Guided Tour - Pickup from six useful Jeddah locations
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Jeddah: Al-Balad Old Town Historical City Guided Tour

3.Al-Balad Old Town Historical City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 4 hours · from $120Top rated

Explore Jeddah’s Al-Balad with a guide, historic homes, Souq Al Alawi, local food, and warm Saudi hospitality on a four-hour tour.

“I loved how personal the experience was. Our guide was simply incredible, very open and genuine. He explained the history and culture in such an excellent way, and the spots we visited were really good.”

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Riyadh Full City Tour - Souk Al Zal, where old Riyadh still trades
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Riyadh Full City Tour

4.Riyadh Full City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $179

Review of Riyadh’s six-hour city tour, covering forts, souks, palaces, museums, Diriyah, price, guides, and practical booking advice.

“Seeing Riyadh through the eyes of local and learning about the history of Saudi was a great experience. Myself and my friends had a great time on the tour and would thoroughly recommend”

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Moon Mountain Hike from Jeddah City - The final approach from the village
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Moon Mountain Hike from Jeddah City

5.Moon Mountain Hike from Jeddah City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $109

Review of Moon Mountain Hike from Jeddah, with lunar rock formations, 4x4 access, Arabic coffee, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“Guide did no show up and could not be reached. Contact details provided were wrong (guide / agency could not be reached via phone - was a wrong number). Guide/agency did not respond via the chat. I sincerely hope, I will get the money back!”

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Madina: Guided Tour of the City's Historical Sights - Masjid Imam Bukhari begins the historical route
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Madina: Guided Tour of the City’s Historical Sights

6.Madina: Guided Tour of the City’s Historical Sights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $99

Explore Madinah’s sacred sites, Uhud, Khandaq, Quba, and historic wells with a thoughtful guide for up to four people.

“We had the privilege of having Uzair as our guide in Medina, and he truly made our ziyarat unforgettable. His knowledge, professionalism, and warmth brought every site to life. He guided us through Masjid Imam Bukhari, the Battle of Uhud sites, Battle of the Trench (Ghazwa Khandaq), and led duas at Masjid Fatha (Seven Masajid). We also visited Masjid Qibalatain, Masjid Quba, Masjid Jumah, the house of Atban Bin Malik (from outside), Beer Ghars, and the Salman Farsi Well and Farm. Uzair’s storytelling, patience, and deep respect for the spiritual essence of each location made the journey meaningful. He ensured we were comfortable, drove safely, and created a warm environment…”

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Jeddah Historical and City Tour - Al-Balad: Jeddah’s old center
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Jeddah Historical and City Tour

7.Jeddah Historical and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $250

Explore Jeddah’s Al-Balad, Al Tayebat Museum, Corniche, and Floating Mosque on a private six-hour city tour with hotel pickup.

“Excellent 6-hour your. I arrived on Eid, which meant that lots of places were closed. But Saad made the best of it. Showing me the sights and views on the Corniche. Walking tour of the Old City and Fish Market. Traditional Saudi coffee and dates. Lots of information about Saudi culture. I would highly recommend Saad and booking with Viator.”

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Riyadh City Tour with Camel Riding - The Secret Lake and the best light of the day
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Riyadh City Tour with Camel Riding

9.Riyadh City Tour with Camel Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $100

Review of Riyadh’s 8.5-hour camel, secret lake, Qasab salt flats, and Shaqra museum tour, with practical advice on price, timing, and value.

“It was a fantastic trip Unforgettable memories with my partner The trip was well organized and managed Specially the tour guide is amazing”

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Jeddah: City tour include old Jeddah OR Safari - Spending two hours in historic Al-Balad
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Jeddah: City tour include old Jeddah OR Safari

10.City tour include old Jeddah OR Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $200

See Jeddah’s Corniche, Floating Mosque, Al-Balad, and King Fahd Fountain with a flexible private guide and hotel pickup.

“Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis mit einem grosartigen Guide! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ich hatte kürzlich das Vergnügen, an der Dschidda-Tour mit Muhammad teilzunehmen, und es war einfach fantastisch! Von Anfang bis Ende überzeugte Muhammad mit seiner Leidenschaft für seine Stadt, seinem umfassenden historischen Wissen und seiner herzlichen Art. Besonders beeindruckend war der Besuch des historischen Viertels. Muhammad führte mich durch die verwinkelten Gassen und erzählte spannende Geschichten über die reiche Geschichte der Stadt. Seine Erzählungen machten die Vergangenheit lebendig und sorgten für viele unvergessliche Momente. Wer ein authentisches und bereicherndes Erlebnis in Dschidda sucht, sollte diese Tour ...”

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Full Day Guided Jeddah City Tour - Starting at King Fahd Mosque
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Full Day Guided Jeddah City Tour

11.Full Day Guided Jeddah City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $200

See Jeddah’s mosques, Red Sea waterfront, fish market, Formula One circuit, and Al-Balad on a well-paced private-size city tour.

“I booked this tour super last minute, because I had a full day to explore Jeddah and my original guide canceled on me because of the F1 event. I am so happy that I picked this trip! Mohammed (aka Gari) was my guide and he was so incrediRead more”

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Jeddah: Al-Balad Historical Highlights City Tour - Beit Nassif and the Old Town photo stops
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Jeddah: Al-Balad Historical Highlights City Tour

12.Al-Balad Historical Highlights City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $250

Explore Jeddah’s Al-Balad, Al Shafi Mosque, Al Tayebat Museum, and the Red Sea Corniche on a flexible six-hour small-group tour.

“The tour was supposed to be with an English speaking tour guide but was only a driver who did not know anything about the place we were going.”

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Jeddah: Guided Tour of the Old City Al-balad - Nassif House and the stories behind old merchants
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Jeddah: Guided Tour of the Old City Al-balad

13.Guided Tour of the Old City Al-balad

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $131

Explore Jeddah’s Al-Balad, souqs, Corniche, Floating Mosque, King Fahd Fountain, and Hijazi food on a flexible guided tour.

“Mahmoud was a great guide, showing me many interesting places and telling great stories about the history and letting me taste the most delicious dates. I can definitely recommend him as a guide and conversationalist.”

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Abha City and AlHabala Full-Day Tour - Al Habala, the day’s great mountain view
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Abha City and AlHabala Full-Day Tour

14.Abha City and AlHabala Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $129

Review of Abha’s six-hour Al Habala and city tour, with mountain views, Ottoman ruins, markets, museums, pricing, and practical tips.

“Great tour operator, meticulous planning and superior customer service. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Abha Trips for your next visit to Saudi. We had a great experience.”

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AlUla City Tour with 5 Attractions - Elephant Rock, AlUla’s unmistakable natural icon
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AlUla City Tour with 5 Attractions

15.AlUla City Tour with 5 Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $135

Review of AlUla’s five-attraction city tour, including Elephant Rock, Old Town, guide service, value, timing, and booking advice.

“‏AlUla Tour We enjoyed visiting the natural landmarks outside the city of AlUla and then visited the waterfall cafe which was good and finally the old town which was wonderful”

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