The 9 Tours in Jeddah That Earn Their Price

1.Bayada Leisure Boat Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 138 reviews · 6 hours · from $99Our pick

Join Haddad Scuba for a six-hour speedboat trip from Jeddah to Bayada Island. An instructor guides you through two snorkeling areas, with masks, snorkels, fins, snacks, and drinks included. Expect shallow reefs, tropical fish, possible dolphins or sharks, and a small group of up to 10 people. Amir can assist Italian speakers.

“It was a lovely day. We visited 2 snorkeling spots and at the first one we even saw a baby shark. We got snacks and drinks for free. I highly recommend to wear a suit or a long sleeve top as I sun-burned my back extremely bad. Overall a good experience but a little bit pricey for the money though…”

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2.Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $109Top rated

Walk through Jeddah’s old town with a local guide such as Abdullah, Adil, Ferial, or Saliman. Visit Nassif House, Al-Shafei Mosque, and Qabel Street, then stop for a traditional drink and time in the bazaar. Hotel and cruise-pier pickup may be available, with groups limited to 14 people.

“the tour was really interesting, the guide very knowledgable and I spent wonderful 5 hours. I now have much better understanding of a culture that was not known to me and hope to be able to come back for a longer stay”

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3.Historic District Tour in Jeddah by a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $127

Spend 3 to 4 hours walking through Jeddah’s Al-Balad with Ayat, a certified local guide. See coral-stone houses, Nassif House, Al-Shafei Mosque, Souq Al Alawi, Qabel Trail, galleries, cafés, and the Tariq Abdulhakim Center. Traditional coffee, tea, dates, sweets, snacks, water, and museum fees are included.

“Ayat was very knowledgeable about the history & culture of Jeddah. The Al Balad tour was very informative. She brought us to the nice coffee houses in the area also. Highly recommended!”

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4.Guided Tour in Jeddah by local woman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $109

Walk Jeddah’s UNESCO-listed Al-Balad with Ferial, a local Saudi woman who explains the old city through its architecture, culture, and daily life. Expect narrow lanes, historic houses, Al Shafee Mosque, Nassif House, local shops, coffee, dates, and street snacks. The 3 to 4-hour tour is limited to 10 people.

“We had no idea about Jeddah when we arrived in the morning. We could not imagine how Saudi women live and think nowadays before we met Ferial. In the evening, after some hours with Ferial we already learnt a lot a about Saudi today, about Jeddah, history, culture, met her friend ( who was very kind to look for one small item we lost and brought to our hotel himself) and tried a typical local snack. More than that , we found a much open world to Saudi women than one often thought. Ferial represents the nation’s hospitality which we could enjoy the days afterwards during our trip. Try to…”

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5.Al-Balad Old Town Historical City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 4 hours · from $120

Spend four hours in Jeddah’s Al-Balad with an English- or Arabic-speaking guide such as Sulaiman or Ziad. Walk narrow lanes, visit historic houses and museums, browse Souq Al Alawi, taste local drinks and food, and learn how Jeddah’s old quarter connects Saudi culture, Islam, trade, and daily life.

“It was an exceptional experience! Sulaiman is an excellent tour guide with immense passion and knowledge about Saudi culture and history. Through the tour, I not only learned and experienced Albalad but also learned more about the history of the Kingdom, the religious rituals of Islam, and cultural knowledge about the country. I highly recommend it!”

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6.Al-Balad Old Town Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 43 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $88Best value

Explore Al-Balad with an English or Arabic-speaking guide such as Mahmoud or Reem. Visit Nassif House, Al-Alawi Souq, Bedouin Market, Makkah Gate, Al-Shafei Mosque, and old city gates. Choose a private or small-group tour, with optional hotel pickup and a livelier evening setting.

“I loved the trip. Frankly, I'm an American, Caucasian woman and I didn't know what to expect. I encourage all Americans to visit Saudi Arabia. Jeddah was beautiful and the people were friendly. My guide was very knowledgeable.”

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7.Jeddah Desert Safari: Quad Biking, Camel Farm & Sunset Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $221

Leave Jeddah by private SUV for a three-hour desert outing with up to 60 minutes on a quad bike, a camel farm visit, tea, and a sunset or sunrise photo stop. English and Arabic-speaking guides, including the well-praised Mahmoud, handle the trip. Hotel pickup is included within Jeddah, but not from the airport.

“The quad bikes were great and Mahmoud was excellent guide. I would definitely book more trips with him in the future.”

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8.Guided Snorkeling Trip with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 35 reviews · 5h 30m · from $110

Spend about five and a half hours on the Red Sea with Haddad Scuba, visiting snorkeling sites with coral and sea life. Guides such as Ahmed and Amir have helped beginners feel safe in the water, while the crew provides masks, snorkels, fins, snacks, and soft drinks. The group is limited to 10 people, though a port entry fee and limited boat facilities may apply.

“Very caring young coach who took good care of two of us beginners in snorkelling! Very attentive and gentle coach and he gave fantastic advice how to keep ourselves afloat as well as dip a little to see even more corals. Snack sandwiches and fruits and soft drinks were offered. Overall good value for money on a 7 plus hours outing!”

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9.Taif Exploration Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 30 reviews · 9 hours · from $131

Travel from Jeddah to cool Taif with an English- or Arabic-speaking driver, stopping at Al Hada, a rose farm and perfume factory, a traditional lunch, Jebel Daka, and Al Shafa. Khurram is often the guide, and the day includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and plenty of mountain scenery.

“it was lovely to see the mountains around Taif. the guide was very good and could asnswer all our questions. we hoped to see some of old Taif, like the Souq and other old buildings, but that was not possible”

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