Our most recommended things to do in Jeddah

Jeddah Airport (JED): Premium Lounge Access

1. Jeddah Airport (JED): Premium Lounge Access

Enjoy your time at the airport in the Plaza Premium Lounge at Jeddah's King Abdul Aziz International Airport (JED). Treat yourself to delicious international cuisine including authentic Arabic and Asian dishes, and stay refreshed with coffee and tea. Take a load off in the spacious luxury lounge, located on the Departure Level (Within Airport Restricted Area). Ahead of your flight, the area offers comfortable seating, a tranquil atmosphere, and a delectable array of Arabic, Asian, and a live cooking station where chefs prepare their desired pasta upon request for an interactive airport dining experience. Sip on brewed tea and coffee, and soft drinks. Connect to the free WiFi and enjoy dedicated smoking rooms.

Jeddah: Red sea shore diving

2. Jeddah: Red sea shore diving

It's summertime, which means, it's Sea time! Now Explore the magic of the Red Sea with our professional diving instructors

Jeddah port: Historical Tour of Old Town by Car

3. Jeddah port: Historical Tour of Old Town by Car

Your Saudi Arabia Tours guide will be waiting inside the Jeddah Port for you. They will be holding a sign showing your name. You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you. From the moment your tour starts, your tour leader will give you full attention. Once in the car, your tour leader will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you. Start your tour to visit Jeddah’s historical downtown area (Al-Balad) which is the historical area well known as the “Old Town”, where many of the oldest families used to live and work. It boasts of old buildings, a traditional souk and many restaurants, where visitors get to walk amid the old streets and experience the traditional landscape of the old town. When you are in historical Jeddah we will take you back to the old era of Saudi Arabia, all your senses will be in action. You will hear and learn amazing stories about Jeddah and ride and walk through secret doors, Enjoy a wonderful walking Al-Balad. This history tour of Old Town will take you along all the less known must-see local spots: Beit Nassif, Makkah gate for a photo stop, Historical Jeddah north gate stop for a photo, other historical houses provide a rare opportunity for you to experience the blend of traditional architecture with modernity Old Market hidden gems, Old Jeddah hidden galleries and Local Jeddah food shops only for locals no tourists know about it. Then you will visit Al Shafi Mosque, The oldest mosque in Jeddah. Then you will visit only from outside Al Tayebat International City Museum, It’s a maze of different rooms covering Saudi history, architecture, interior decoration, Islamic art from Saudi and other Islamic countries. The museum itself is a great place for photos. Its four-floor collection has displays ranging from pre-Islamic artifacts, exquisite Islamic manuscripts, old coins and weaponry to stunning furniture, pottery and traditional Saudi dress. Replicas of home interiors from every region are also featured. Exhibits are accompanied by excellent information panels, as well as dioramas of the Kingdom’s provinces. End the tour by enjoying a ride along The New Jeddah Corniche is the 30 km coastal resort area of the city of Jeddah. Located along the Red Sea, the corniche features the coastal road, recreation areas, pavilions and large-scale civic sculptures for all to enjoy and take pictures.

Jeddah: Al-Balad Historical Highlights City Tour

4. Jeddah: Al-Balad Historical Highlights City Tour

From the moment your tour starts, your tour leader will give you full attention. Once in the car, your tour leader will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you. Start your tour to visit Jeddah’s historical downtown area (Al-Balad) which is the historical area well known as the “Old Town”, where many of the oldest families used to live and work. It boasts of old buildings, a traditional souk and many restaurants, where visitors get to walk amid the old streets and experience the traditional landscape of the old town. When you are in historical Jeddah we will take you back to the old era of Saudi Arabia, all your senses will be in action. You will hear and learn amazing stories about Jeddah and ride and walk through secret doors, Enjoy a wonderful walking Al-Balad. This history tour of Old Town will take you along all the less known must-see local spots: Beit Nassif, Makkah gate for a photo stop, Historical Jeddah north gate stop for a photo, other historical houses provide a rare opportunity for you to experience the blend of traditional architecture with modernity Old Market hidden gems, Old Jeddah hidden galleries and Local Jeddah food shops only for locals no tourists know about it. Then you will visit Al Shafi Mosque, The oldest mosque in Jeddah. Then you will visit Al Tayebat International City Museum, It’s a maze of different rooms covering Saudi history, architecture, interior decoration, Islamic art from Saudi and other Islamic countries. The museum itself is a great place for photos. Its four-floor collection has displays ranging from pre-Islamic artifacts, exquisite Islamic manuscripts, old coins and weaponry to stunning furniture, pottery and traditional Saudi dress. Replicas of home interiors from every region are also featured. Exhibits are accompanied by excellent information panels, as well as dioramas of the Kingdom’s provinces. End the tour by enjoying a ride along The New Jeddah Corniche is the 30 km coastal resort area of the city of Jeddah. Located along the Red Sea, the corniche features the coastal road, recreation areas, pavilions and large-scale civic sculptures for all to enjoy and take pictures.

From Jeddah: Taif Highlights & Mountains Tour with Transfer

5. From Jeddah: Taif Highlights & Mountains Tour with Transfer

We will start our journey towards the downtown of the city of Taif to take a stroll in its traditional market “Barhat Al Qazzaz Souq”, visit the stone-built house that is now transformed into a café, followed by a stop to see “Al-Kaki Palace”. From there we head back to mountains of Taif located over the Al Hada Mountains above Mecca and on the Eastern slopes of the Al-Sarawat mountains. We drive heading to have a traditional meal at one of the good local restaurants. The city of Taif is cool and green. In summer, Saudi people, as well as GCC citizens, travel to TAIF for its Green nature and its weather, its beautiful scenery, and the town’s relaxed atmosphere. Our tour will lead us on an enjoyable drive to the majestic panoramic view of al Hada mountain. We will pass by a Rose Farm and perfume factory. The old stone paths, cars that pass through the road from Al Hada, seeing the Cable Car. From there we move back on our way to the city of JEDDAH.

Jeddah: Old Town Historical Highlights Tour

6. Jeddah: Old Town Historical Highlights Tour

From the moment your tour starts, your tour leader will give you full attention. Once in the car, your tour leader will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you. Start your tour to visit Jeddah’s historical downtown area (Al-Balad) which is the historical area well known as the “Old Town”, where many of the oldest families used to live and work. It boasts of old buildings, a traditional souk and many restaurants, where visitors get to walk amid the old streets and experience the traditional landscape of the old town. When you are in historical Jeddah we will take you back to the old era of Saudi Arabia, all your senses will be in action. You will hear and learn amazing stories about Jeddah and ride and walk through secret doors, Enjoy a wonderful walking Al-Balad. This history tour of Old Town will take you along all the less known must-see local spots: Beit Nassif, Makkah gate for a photo stop, Historical Jeddah north gate stop for a photo, other historical houses provide a rare opportunity for you to experience the blend of traditional architecture with modernity Old Market hidden gems, Old Jeddah hidden galleries and Local Jeddah food shops only for locals no tourists know about it. Then you will visit Al Shafi Mosque, The oldest mosque in Jeddah. Then you will visit Al Tayebat International City Museum, It’s a maze of different rooms covering Saudi history, architecture, interior decoration, Islamic art from Saudi and other Islamic countries. The museum itself is a great place for photos. Its four-floor collection has displays ranging from pre-Islamic artifacts, exquisite Islamic manuscripts, old coins and weaponry to stunning furniture, pottery and traditional Saudi dress. Replicas of home interiors from every region are also featured. Exhibits are accompanied by excellent information panels, as well as dioramas of the Kingdom’s provinces. End the tour by enjoying a ride along The New Jeddah Corniche is the 30 km coastal resort area of the city of Jeddah. Located along the Red Sea, the corniche features the coastal road, recreation areas, pavilions and large-scale civic sculptures for all to enjoy and take pictures.

Albalad - Historical Tour in Saudi jeddah old town

7. Albalad - Historical Tour in Saudi jeddah old town

This tour is a half day tour about 4 hours with a professional tour guide to visit the historical part of jeddah ( al balad old town). The old city is organized to make an extraordinary experience for the tourists wether for the people of saudi or the travelers. There are many museums there most of it are free to enter for the tourists and the tour guide will make sure to get to the most of the important sites of the city. The city area is 2-km squares. Between it’s alley the old city has some secrets that it’s enjoyable to be seen or hear of . The unforgettable experience is guaranteed by the souls of jeddah community. You are welcome to live it.

Jeddah: Private 1-Way or Round-Trip Airport Transfer

8. Jeddah: Private 1-Way or Round-Trip Airport Transfer

Take the stress out of haggling for a taxi with a pre-booked, private transfer from the Jeddah Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll meet your driver, holding a signboard with your name on it. You will then be accompanied to your private vehicle and transferred to your hotel in air-conditioned comfort. Don’t worry if your flight is delayed; your driver will keep an eye on the flight information and adjust pickup time if needed. Choose between transfers from the city to the airport, from the airport to the city, or, for maximum convenience, a round-trip transfer.

From Jeddah: 4x4 Desert Safari with Dinner

9. From Jeddah: 4x4 Desert Safari with Dinner

We will explore the Saudi desert that surrounds the city of Jeddah. We will board our 4x4, and drive you to impressive dunes near Jeddah, followed of course by some dune bashing with our expert Bedouin drivers. After these activities, we will have a relaxing time between the dunes where we serve a nice meal, water, juices, and coffee & tea. We will then return to Jeddah after approximately an hour.

From Jeddah Port: Desert Safari by Quad Bike

10. From Jeddah Port: Desert Safari by Quad Bike

Your Saudi Arabia Tours guide will be waiting inside the Jeddah Port for you. They will be holding a sign showing your name. You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you. Your Tour Leader/driver will be waiting you. They will be holding a sign of your name, You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you. From the moment your tour starts, your tour leader will give you full attention. Once in the car, He will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you. Enjoy the only place in Jeddah where you can experience the Desert Safari by Quad Bike Around. What is unique about this tour is getting there is half the fun and enjoying the adventure of quad bike. Enjoy a Bedouin-style treats in the sands. After Arabian tea and coffee, enjoy a range of activities, including Rocks climbing, Hiking, Quad Bikes and more. You will also live the desert experience by Walking on the Sand and watching the stars, in the night while sitting around the fire drinking Arabic Coffee. Travel in comfort back to Jeddah port, Jeddah has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you.

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based on 12 reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed everything and Saad was an excellent tour guide: very friendly, knowledgeable and he ensured that the time available was put to the best use. It has given me some fantastic memories and I would thoroughly recommend Saudia Arabia Tours to anyone looking to explore this part of the world. A big thank you for your organisation of this trip!

Abdullah was friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable. Great mix of history and current affairs as well as cultural information. Highly recommend!

The super nice and pleasant guide. Totally recommended!!