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 monuments.

Description

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

5-hour tour

Discover the old centre of Riyadh starting at the Dirah market, known for rugs and Saudi antiques, where spices fill the air. Next, we'll visit the Masmak palace, with origins in the 14th century, to learn about key figures like Abdullah bin Rashid and Abdulaziz ibn Saúd and their roles in the Saudi Arabian Kingdom's foundation.

8-hour tour

For the longer tour, we begin at the Nation Museum of Saudi Arabia, featuring statues, manuscripts and sculptures that reflect the history of the Arabian peninsula. Next, we'll proceed to the Murabba Palace, built by Abdulaziz bin Saúd, showcasing personal belongings of the monarch. A delicious lunch follows, after which we’ll visit two markets and the Masmak palace before climbing the Kingdom Centre for panoramic views of Riyadh before returning to the hotel.