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The 15 Best Jeddah Tours & Boat Trips

44 tours  ·  from $51 a head

Jeddah splits into two days: the coral-stone lanes of Al-Balad, best walked after the call to sunset prayer, and the reef twenty minutes offshore. These 15 cover both, with prices, start times and how much of each one is spent in a car.

Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad - Walking the old buildings for one hour
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Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad

Historic District Tour in Jeddah by a Local Guide - Meeting at Bab Al-Furdhah and Bab Jadid
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Historic District Tour in Jeddah by a Local Guide

3.Historic District Tour in Jeddah by a Local Guide

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

Explore Jeddah’s UNESCO-listed Al-Balad with local guide Ayat, historic homes, markets, museums, Saudi coffee, and practical tips.

“We went on the historical tour of Al Balad and it was very interesting and eye-opening. Ayat was our guide and she was great as she has good knowledge of the old town. Also, she was very patient with me in that I am collecting footage from multiple countries for a movie aRead more”

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Jeddah: Al-Balad Old Town Historical City Guided Tour - Pickup from six Jeddah locations
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Jeddah: Al-Balad Old Town Historical City Guided Tour

5.Al-Balad Old Town Historical City Guided Tour

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

Explore Jeddah’s Al-Balad with a local guide, historic houses, souks, mosques, food, hotel pickup, and four hours of cultural insight.

“Our tour guide Sulaiman collected us at a local hotel lobby meeting point (Crowne Plaza) which was literally a 2 minute walk from our own hotel. 16.45 start time but this was pushed back a little to 5pm (What’s App message) and eventually started at 17.10. Just 3 of us on the tour. My wife & I and an English speaking German tourist. A nice & friendly group! We were driven a short distance to the Old Town (Al-Balad). Sulaiman spoke very well and was obviously passionate about Jeddah, Al-Balad and its history. He was very informative and a quick walker but all of us were fit enough to keep…”

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Jeddah: Al-Balad Old Town Tour with Guide - Starting at Nassif House and the old merchant world
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Jeddah: Al-Balad Old Town Tour with Guide

6.Al-Balad Old Town Tour with Guide

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

Review of Jeddah’s Al-Balad walking tour, with old houses, souqs, mosques, Arabic coffee, guide tips, pricing, and night-tour advice.

“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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Jeddah Desert Safari: Quad Biking, Camel Farm & Sunset Views - The 60-minute quad-bike ride
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Jeddah Desert Safari: Quad Biking, Camel Farm & Sunset Views

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

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

Review of Jeddah’s private desert safari with quad biking, camel farm visit, sunset views, hotel transfers, and practical booking tips.

“It was an amazing breathtaking experience , so therapeutic.I enjoyed the sunrise experience,bike riding,Mountain View ,visiting the camels . All thanks to the friendly Mr Mahmoud for everything and for suggesting that I change my booking time to 0600H due to high temperatures at 1100H. He was a good tour guide that I would recommend for other people as well. Thank you so much.”

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Jeddah: Guided Snorkeling Trip with Snacks and Drinks - The boat ride and what to expect at the port
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Jeddah: Guided Snorkeling Trip with Snacks and Drinks

8.Guided Snorkeling Trip with Snacks and Drinks

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

Explore Jeddah’s Red Sea by small-group boat, with guided snorkeling, coral reefs, marine life, snacks, drinks, and multilingual support.

“Bija jāmaksā extra 10 SAR par ieeju ostā, bet par to nekādas informācijas nav, ka būs jamaksa, kā arī jābūt ļoti labām peldētājam, lai aizpeldetu lidz koraļiem, jo tie ir ļoti tālu no kuģa”

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From Jeddah: Taif Exploration Tour with Lunch - The climb toward Al Hada and the first big viewpoint
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From Jeddah: Taif Exploration Tour with Lunch

9.Taif Exploration Tour with Lunch

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

Review of Taif from Jeddah: mountain views, rose perfume, traditional lunch, guide quality, long drives, value, and practical booking advice.

“We had a lovely day with Kuram. He is very knowledgeable, speaks English super well, is flexible to adapt plans to our lunch requirements, showed us the best spots in the mountains. Great trip if you want to spend the day outside the city.”

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Moon Mountain Hike from Jeddah City - Rock formations that feel borrowed from the moon
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Moon Mountain Hike from Jeddah City

10.Moon Mountain Hike from Jeddah City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $109

Review of the Moon Mountain Hike from Jeddah, with 4x4 transport, lunar rock formations, Arabic coffee, snacks, timing, price, and tips.

“Guide did no show up and could not be reached. Contact details provided were wrong (guide / agency could not be reached via phone - was a wrong number). Guide/agency did not respond via the chat. I sincerely hope, I will get the money back!”

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Private Tour in Historical Jeddah (ALBALAD) إكتشف جدة التاريخيه - Starting at Jeddah Old Gate
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Private Tour in Historical Jeddah (ALBALAD) إكتشف جدة التاريخيه

11.Private Tour in Historical Jeddah (ALBALAD) إكتشف جدة التاريخيه

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $100

Review of Ahmed’s private Al-Balad tour in Jeddah, with historic streets, old souks, practical tips, pricing, timing, and booking advice.

“Ahmed was one of the best guides I’ve had and I been to nearly 45 countries! He has a great passion for his city and when you are with him you will know you are in great hands. Everyone seems to enjoy him in the town and are very hospitRead more”

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Jeddah:Discover old Jeddah AlBalad - Starting At Bab Makkah
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Jeddah:Discover old Jeddah AlBalad

12.Discover old Jeddah AlBalad

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $109

Explore Jeddah Al-Balad with local guide Muhammad, from Bab Makkah to Souk Al Alawi, historic homes, mosques, markets, and local life.

“Our guide Mohammed was very informative, answered all our questions, took us at our pace - really enjoyed our time with him. He really brought to life the amazing history that surrounds this area!”

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Jeddah Old Town Tour (Al Balad) - Walking among Al Balad’s old homes
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Jeddah Old Town Tour (Al Balad)

14.Jeddah Old Town Tour (Al Balad)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $120

Explore Jeddah’s Al Balad with a private guide, historic homes, old mosques, local snacks, tea, crafts, and authentic neighborhood life.

“Cette visite est une invitation fantastique au voyage à travers l’ histoire, l’ architecture et les spécialités culinaires du quartier Al Balad et plus largement de l’ Arabie Saoudite avec notre guide Sara Nous avons pu visiter des habitations tradiRead more”

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