2-Hour Al-Balad Heritage Walk in Jeddah with UNESCO Old Town

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the historic Al-Balad district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 02 Visit Bab Jadid, one of the oldest gates in the old town
• 03 Admire Biet Nassif, now the Nassif House Museum
• 04 See Al Shafei Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in the old town
• 05 Experience shopping at Souq Al Alawi and the Gold Market

Explore Al-Balad, the most prominent and important archaeological and heritage area in Jeddah. Once a gathering place for people from many cultures, this historic district now stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this 2-hour tour, discover some of the old town's most notable landmarks, markets, and heritage spaces.

Once a gathering place for people from many cultures, this historic district now stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Jeddah

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Discover Al-Balad's Historic Landmarks

• Bab Jadid: One of the oldest gates of the old town.

• Biet Nassif: Nassif House Museum is one of the most prominent houses in the old town.

• Al Shafei Mosque: One of the oldest mosques in the old town.

• Souq Al Alawi: An old market in the town.

• Jeddah Our Days of Bliss Magad Museum: The museum includes a collection of many valuable items and handicrafts.

• The Gold Market/street

• Local coffee shop at a traditional house

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Refreshments
• Museum ticket fees

What's Not Included

• Anything not mentioned above

What to bring

• Wear comfortable shoes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bab Jadid, Abu Inabah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Tour start

Jeddah Saudi Arabia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.