Saudi Arabia · JEDDAH TOURS
Jeddah splits neatly in two, and the good itineraries use both halves. These 15 take in Al-Balad’s coral houses, the corniche, and the reef boats that leave from the marina, each priced and timed so you can fit a walk and a swim into one day.
Review of Jeddah’s Bayada boat trip, with snorkeling, coral reefs, snacks, gear, timing, value, and practical booking advice.
“Yacht trip to the open see with snorkeling. We were lucky and saw shark too.”
Explore Jeddah Al Balad on a five-hour heritage tour with historic homes, Al Shafei Mosque, local drinks, souqs, and hotel pickup.
“Jeddah is a historic city. Culture is worth-noting. People are courteous and friendly. Atmosphere is inviting.”
Explore Jeddah’s UNESCO-listed Al-Balad with local guide Ayat, historic houses, old markets, museums, coffee, Saudi treats, and practical tips.
“This tour cannot be missed! I had a long layover in Jeddah and considered staying in the airport or exploring by myself, but touring with Ayat was the best decision there was! If I had wandered alone I wouldn’t have known any of the amazing history of old town Jeddah. Not Read more”
Explore Jeddah’s Al-Balad with local guide Ferial, historic homes, Saudi culture, street snacks, coffee, and practical tips for a 3-hour walk.
“We really really enjoyed our tour with Ferial. There were a few things she did that was outstanding: First, she accommodated our late arrival to Jeddah and met us at the airport to pick us up. She was so kind about making changes to our tour schedule to meet our needs. Read more”
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.”
Explore Jeddah’s UNESCO-listed Al-Balad with a local guide, old souqs, coral houses, Arabic coffee, and lively night streets.
“It was very nice to meet Mahmoud - local tour guide. Great experience to see Al-Balad. Very recommended”
Ride quad bikes over Jeddah’s golden dunes, visit a camel farm, enjoy tea and sunset views on a private three-hour safari.
“It was an amazing breathtaking experience , so therapeutic.I enjoyed the sunrise experience,bike riding,Mountain View ,visiting the camels . All thanks to the friendly Mr Mahmoud for everything and for suggesting that I change my booking time to 0600H due to high temperatures at 1100H. He was a good tour guide that I would recommend for other people as well. Thank you so much.”
Review of Jeddah’s Red Sea snorkeling trip, with coral reefs, marine life, snacks, multilingual guides, and practical tips for beginners.
“A program rendben volt. A transzer sutóban kevés volt a hely, a hajón nem volt sem mosdó, sem átöltözési lehetőség. Erröl induláskor nem tudtunk”
Explore Taif from Jeddah with mountain views, Al Hada, rose perfume, a traditional lunch, and a full-day escape for $131.
“Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. Be prepared for a 2-hour car journey there and back if you are booking for a one-day trip. Views were stunning and traditional lunch was a great experience.”
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!”
Explore Jeddah’s UNESCO-listed Al-Balad with Ahmed, visiting old markets, historic architecture, cultural sites, and local shops.
“Ahmed was a wonderful tour guide. He is native to Ballad and has deep knowledge about the history of Jeddah and Ballad. The neighborhood is his - he knows the shopkeepers and restaurant owners and everyone treated us tourists with Read more”
Explore Jeddah Al-Balad with local guide Muhammad, historic souks, Roshan houses, Bait Nassif, and practical tips for a memorable three-hour walk.
“Very comprehensive tour of old Jeddah with very affable and knowledgable guide who spoke flawless English. Had great dinner recommendations and really gave us a great historical and cultural overview of the place and Saudi more generally . Would recommend”
Review of Jeddah Airport to Makkah private transfer: flight tracking, hotel drop-off, price, pickup tips, comfort, risks, and refund rules.
“You are not able to cancel or reschedule if your flight is delayed or canceled. Never book in advance with Viator . You can take taxi from Jedda to Makkah for 200 SR about half the price of Viator here and that's a way better option than using Viator and losing full amount in Read more”
Explore Jeddah’s Al Balad with a private guide, historic houses, old mosques, local snacks, tea, and friendly neighborhood encounters.
“Amazing experience in incredible city! Thank you Sara for the tour and adventure! That was excellent also to have a chance to talk to local people, to taste local food.... to feel a bit local ;)) I highly recommend Sara if you're interested in history and culture of Jeddah and KSA being guided by professional and pretty woman ;)”
Review of Jeddah’s Bayadah Island boat trip, with snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, pricing, itinerary, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Capitaine au top, activité indispensable si vous venez à Djeddah”
Every kind of Saudi day, and the best of each.
