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Half Day Tour Discovering the History of Riyadh
Half Day Tour Discovering the History of Riyadh
Half Day Tour Discovering the History of Riyadh
Half Day Tour Discovering the History of Riyadh
Half Day Tour Discovering the History of Riyadh

Half Day Tour Discovering the History of Riyadh

By Riyadh Lovely Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 26,434 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

We will travel through time to land in an old historical village around 300 years in the past. Not yet, we will stand in front of the Musmak Palace to witness the greatest war happened at that time which was the foundation of the Kingdom of Saudi Araia. Moreover, the national museum will tell us about many stories occurred thousands years ago until the current time. Finally, we will enjoy a very delicious Saudi traditional meal.

Activity location

  • National Museum
    • Al-Muraba - King Abdul Aziz Historical Center, What3words: Oiled.dodges.divided
    • 11481, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • National Museum
    • Al-Muraba - King Abdul Aziz Historical Center, What3words: Oiled.dodges.divided
    • 11481, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Half Day Tour Discovering the History of Riyadh in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • Opening hours: Sat 13:30-14:00
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
P 26,433.90 x 1 TravelerP 26,433.90
Total
Price is P 26,433.90

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedI can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedI can arrange a dinner in a Saudi Traditional Restaurant uppon request

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

National Museum
  • 2h
The National museum has different departments. Each of them transfers us to a diverse era. We will travel through time to more than thousands years in the past to talk about the stone age and how did those people survived during that time. On the other hand, we will use the time capsule to travel 300 years back to meet the founder of Saudi Arabia. We will visit some places that have emotional breath-taking stories related to king Abdulaziz and how did he unify the Kingdome of Saudi Arabia. Finally, we will discover the history of the unification of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Saudi estate from 1727 up to now.
Al Masmak Fortress
  • 1h
Almasmak Fort. Actually, it is one of the important places that you need to visit during your stay in Riyadh. It was the headquarter of the army. This fort is one of the most important castles in Riyadh. In front of its gate, a battle was happened in 1902 where it was the beginning of a new era of the kingdom. We will go back through time to witness the regain of the fort by the founder King Abdulaziz. Then, you will enjoy passing through the old antique auction market.
Diriyah
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
This village ( Diriyah),,, The history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia began,, From here, the nucleus of the Kingdom was established. From here, Diriyah was besieged for six months and was destroyed by cannons. From here we will begin the story of the beginning of the first Saudi state and how the events took place in building this kingdom. Diriyah was the original home of the Saudi royal family, and served as the capital of the Emirate of Diriyah under the first Saudi dynasty from 1727 to 1818. The Turaif district at Addiriyah, the first capital city of Saudis in Diriyah, was enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.
Kingdom Centre Tower
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
You will enjoy a panoramic view of Riyadh City at 300 meter high. The view is so nice especially at sunset.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESNational Museum
    • Al-Muraba - King Abdul Aziz Historical Center, What3words: Oiled.dodges.divided
    • 11481, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLENational Museum
    • Al-Muraba - King Abdul Aziz Historical Center, What3words: Oiled.dodges.divided
    • 11481, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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