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Explore Saudi heritage in Riyadh

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RIYADH

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8 Hours

Embark on a unique adventure where you will get a chance to explore and visit top attractions in Riyadh that showcase the rich cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia. Start by embarking on a guided tour of the splendid Al Masmak Fortress, one of the most important landmarks of Saudi heritage. Previously an armoury, the site is now a heritage building. From the fortress, walk to Souq Al Zal, a traditional marketplace that preserves the spirit of old Arabia. You can check high-quality local products there, such as bukhoor, pottery, prayer beads, traditional wear like Abayas for women, and unique accessories like the Agal and Shemagh, a headdress worn by men. Visitors can try these on and take plenty of photos, and even walk back to Masmak Fortress to take pictures with this iconic landmark as your backdrop. Head to the spice shop in the souq to put your sense of smell to the test and get a chance to win amazing prizes. Visit the National Museum next, a part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre, which was established to showcase many important antiques, manuscripts and paintings from the bygone era. Head off to Najd Village, where you can enjoy authentic Najdi flavours in a traditional setting before calling it a day.

Itinerary

Riyadh

Day Tour

9:00 AM

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Pick-up

Gather at the meeting point from where you will be picked up to visit top historical & cultural attractions in Riyadh.

10:00 AM

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Al Masmak Fortress tour

11:00 AM

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Explore Souq Al Zal

1:00 PM

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National Museum visit

2:30 PM

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Lunch at Najd Village

4:00 PM

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End of tour

Inclusions

English & Arabic-speaking tour guide & coordinator

Pick-up from & drop-off at the gathering point

Entry ticket to Al Masmak Fortress & the National Museum

Snacks & lunch

Traditional wear

Taxes & surcharges

Exclusions

Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Personal expenses

Terms & conditions

‒ For booking requests and confirmation, please send an email to [email protected]. ‒ Bookings need to be confirmed, and the payment must be made at least 48 hours before the tour. ‒ If a prepayment has not been received for the tour, Discover Saudi has the right to not provide the services. ‒ The package includes transportation in a shared coach with pick-up from & drop-off at the gathering point. ‒ Access to landmarks and museums is subject to local authorities.

Additional information

‒ Guests must wear comfortable footwear and dress modestly. ‒ A translator for your preferred language can be provided at an additional fee.

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