Tour The History Of Jeddah And The Corniche
Overview
Soak up the culture & heritage of Jeddah during this day tour & enjoy a glimpse of the city's glorious past. Visit the awe-inspiring Floating Mosque which is built over water, take in the fantastic views of the Red Sea from the Jeddah Corniche and marvel at the magnificent Jeddah Fountain. Treat your palate to a delicious Arabian lunch & immerse in history at the Tayebat Museum.
Information
- Day 1- 15:30: Begin your tour: Start from your meeting point in Jeddah to set off on a city tour.- 16:00: Floating Mosque, an architectural marvel: With 52 outer domes in addition to the main dome and covering an area of 2,400 square metres, the Floating Mosque is a sight to behold! Surrounded by the sea, it also gives the illusion of floating during high tide. This mosque combines traditional architecture and Islamic art with state-of-the-art technology.- 17:00: Explore the scenic Jeddah Corniche: Enjoy the magnificent views of the Red Sea while taking a walk along the beautiful corniche. An ideal place for families to relax together, the waterfront offers both adventure and entertainment in the form of watersports, play areas and dancing fountains.- 18:00: Take a tour of the Tayebat Museum: Immerse yourself in history at the Tayebat Museum, which is housed in a multi-room complex that resembles the authentic Hijazi architecture of the old city. Look at comprehensive records of the city's culture, history and ancient civilisations.- 20:00: Take in the grandeur of the Jeddah Fountain: Adorning the Jeddah skyline, the Jeddah Fountain is the highest fountain in the world. It was designed about 35 years ago in the form of a large incense burner symbolising the Arab culture. Known as the King Fahd Fountain, it decorates the Jeddah Corniche and pumps the Red Sea water.- 21:00: A traditional dinner: Take a break from the sight-seeing and savour a delicious Arabian fare.- 22:30: End of tour: Head back from Jeddah with unforgettable memories.
- English & Arabic-speaking tour guide
- Pick-up from & drop-off at the meeting point
- Lunch
- Taxes & surcharges
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Tour guide
- Personal expenses
- Guests must wear comfortable footwear and dress modestly.
Bookings are refundable up to 48 hours prior to the trip, after which they are strictly non-refundable.
Tours are subject to favourable weather conditions. In case tours are halted or cancelled as a result of bad weather, a refund will be processed within 14 days to the bank account linked to the card used for the transaction.
Starts from
448 SAR448 SAR / Per personMinimum number of people 5
Meeting point
Location: Jeddah