UNESCO
World Heritage Site
700+
Years of History
20 min
from KAIA Airport
2–4 hrs
Recommended Tour Time
Al Balad Landmarks — Taxi Drop-Off Points
Naseef House Museum
Historic merchant palace — 19th-century coral architecture
20 min
Al-Shafi'i Mosque
Jeddah's oldest mosque — Hejazi minaret and coral construction
5 min walk
Al Alawi Mosque
Distinctive cylindrical minaret — classic Hejaz design
5 min walk
Al Balad Souq
Fragrant spice, fabric, and craft market in the old city
10 min walk
Bab Makkah
Historic gate — entrance to the old city from the Makkah road
15 min walk
Sharbatly House
Restored coral mansion — elegant rowshan-window facade
15 min walk
Tour Options
Al Balad Drop & Explore
Transfer from your hotel or KAIA airport to the Al Balad entrance. Driver waits at a designated point while you explore at your own pace. WhatsApp the driver when done.
- Fixed transfer rate
- Driver waits up to 3 hours
- Return to hotel included
Full Jeddah City Day Tour
Al Balad + Corniche + King Fahd Fountain + any other stop you choose. Full-day private driver from 9am to 5pm with flexible itinerary.
- Custom itinerary
- All-day fixed rate
- No wait limits — driver is yours