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Riyadh Historic Attractions and Cultural Guided Sightseeing Tour

By Nomadic Tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$531 and current price is NZ$504 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Explore the historic & cultural Riyadh on this guided tour. Choose between a half-day or full-day option and experience the city’s top landmarks, museums, and traditional attractions with an expert guide.

Begin at Masmak Fort where you’ll walk the walls of this iconic fortress & explore its restored towers, courtyards, and historic exhibits. Your guide then takes you to Souq al Zal, one of Riyadh’s oldest traditional markets full of antiques, local apparel, and incense, offering a vivid immersion into local heritage and craftsmanship.

Next, your guide drives you to Murabba Palace, the former Royal complex of King Abdulaziz & the King's Historical Centre including the National Museum where Arabia’s history comes to life via interactive galleries, and the King Belongings & Vintage Car Museum.

For the full-day tour, you’ll end your journey at Diriyah, Turaif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring its mudbrick alleys, museum, & learning about this birthplace of the First Saudi state.

Activity location
  • Al Masmak Fortress
    • 3153 Al Thumairi St
    • 12634, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Rabeez Cafe
    • Al Thumairi Street
    • 13313, Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

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Half-day shared without meal
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Price details
NZ$530.84
NZ$504.30 x 1 AdultNZ$504.30
Total
The previous price was NZ$530.84 and current price is NZ$504.30
5% off
Half-day shared w Lunch/dinner
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Saudi lunch or dinner : Includes a traditional Saudi lunch or dinner full meal at a local restaurant

Price details
NZ$590.78
NZ$561.24 x 1 AdultNZ$561.24
Total
The previous price was NZ$590.78 and current price is NZ$561.24
5% off
Full-day shared w Lunch/dinner
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Duration: 9 hours: Full-day tour includes Diriya, Turaif, and Bujairi & ends there 8.5 hours; with traditional Saudi lunch at a local restaurant

Price details
NZ$890.45
NZ$845.93 x 1 AdultNZ$845.93
Total
The previous price was NZ$890.45 and current price is NZ$845.93
5% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit & guided tour in Diriyah, Turaif, & Bujairi (for full-day tour option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit and guided tour to King Abdulaziz Belongings & car museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local licensed English-speaking tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All entrance fees, tickets, & parking are included with no hidden fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comfortable air-conditioned car transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit and guided walking tour in Souq al Zal Market
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit and guided tour in King Abdulaziz Historical Centre
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit and guided tour in Al Masmak Fortress
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry and guided tour in the National Museum of Saudi Arabia
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit and guided tour to Murabba Palace
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit Alsafat Deera Square, Thumairi Street, & Imam Grand Mosque
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Saudi lunch or dinner full meal (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Saudi coffee, dates, and bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips/service charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Al Masmak Fortress
  • 1h 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Your professional local guide will initially lead you through Al Masmak Fortress, bringing to life the dramatic 1902 recapture of Riyadh and the stories behind this iconic mud-brick stronghold.
Souk Al Zal
  • 1h
Your guide walks you through Souq al Zal market , Thumairi St, and Deera square helping you explore their traditional stalls, antique treasures, and vibrant local atmosphere.
King Abdulaziz Historical Center
  • 30m
Your guide then drives you to King Abdulaziz Historical Centre which includes his personal belongings and Vintage Car museum, explaining their cultural significance and the Kingdom’s early development
Murabba Palace
  • 40m
Then you will be accompanied to Murabba Palace, showcasing its Najdi architecture and sharing insights into King Abdulaziz’s personal and royal life
The National Museum
  • 1h 20m
  • Admission ticket included
After that, your tour guide leads you across the National Museum’s galleries, interpreting thousands of years of Arabian history, artefacts, and interactive exhibits.
At-Turaif World Heritage Site
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
If you have opted to the full-tour, your tour guide will then drive you to Diriyah and accompany you through Turaif and Bujairi terrace, revealing the birthplace of the Saudi state and its beautifully restored heritage surroundings and museum while explaining the area's history

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Al Masmak Fortress
    • 3153 Al Thumairi St
    • 12634, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Rabeez Cafe
    • Al Thumairi Street
    • 13313, Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

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