Riyadh Guided Tour

Explore markets, palaces, museums, and forts on this tour of Riyadh. We'll visit the Saudi Arabian capital and learn about its history and emblematic monuments.

Description

When reserving, there are two different itineraries. Both start at the same time with pickup from your hotel in Riyadh and will end at the same place.

5-Hour Tour

For the short tour, we will begin by heading to the Dirah market, known for selling rugs and Saudi antiques. The market is filled with the scent of sandalwood and spices.

Next, we will visit the Masmak palace, originating from the 14th century. We will discuss the history of this fortress and important figures such as Abdullah bin Rashid and Abdulaziz ibn Saúd and their roles in the formation of modern Saudi Arabia.

8-Hour Tour

If you choose the longer tour, we will start at the Nation Museum of Saudi Arabia, featuring displays of statues, manuscripts, and sculptures reflecting the history of the Arabian peninsula.

We will then proceed to the Murabba Palace, a royal residence built by Abdulaziz bin Saúd, the first king of Saudi Arabia. A collection of personal objects belonging to the monarch will be accessible.

After lunch, we will visit two markets and the Masmak palace before heading to the Kingdom Centre. We will climb almost 300 meters (1000 feet) for panoramic views of Riyadh before returning to the hotel.