Half Day Tour Discovering the History of Riyadh
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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.5 hours to 6 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drink : Snacks. I 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
Food and drink : Dinner. I can arrange a dinner in a Saudi Traditional Restaurant uppon request
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Locations in the itinerary
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National Museum
8745 King Saud Rd, 2722 King Faisal Road, King Abdulaziz Historical Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11481The 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.2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Al Masmak Fortress
6937 Al Thumairi St, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12634Almasmak 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.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Diriyah
Diryah, Saudi ArabiaThis 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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Kingdom Centre Tower
King Fahad Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11321You will enjoy a panoramic view of Riyadh City at 300 meter high. The view is so nice especially at sunset.1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Choose a suitable pick up point. Send me the location and I will be there.
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Arabic
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Riyadh time to receive 100% refund.
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