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The 15 Best Jeddah Tours & Excursions

43 tours  ·  from $51

Jeddah splits into three: the coral quarter, the corniche and the reef offshore. The 15 below cover all of them, priced, with a note on which run after dark when the old town comes back to life.

Jeddah: Bayada Leisure Boat Trip with Snorkeling - The 20-minute speedboat ride
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Jeddah: Bayada Leisure Boat Trip with Snorkeling

1.Bayada Leisure Boat Trip with Snorkeling

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

Join Haddad Scuba for a six-hour Bayada boat trip from Al-Haddad Scuba. A guide leads snorkeling at two reef areas, with masks, snorkels, fins, snacks, and soft drinks included. The small group has up to 10 people, and multilingual support may include English, Arabic, Russian, or Italian.

“our captain was a great guide, taking care about all of us”

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Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad - Walking through Al Balad’s old buildings
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Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad

2.Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad

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

Walk Jeddah Al Balad with a local guide such as Abdullah, Adil, Ferial, or Saliman, visiting Nassif House, Al Shafei Mosque, and Qabel Trail. You’ll browse spices, perfumes, dates, and household goods, stop for a traditional drink, and return by air-conditioned vehicle.

“Great experience and a great trip . Very beautiful place to visit with a great tourguide ,would definitely go again .”

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Historic District Tour in Jeddah by a Local Guide - Nassif House Museum and the old merchant quarter
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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

Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring Jeddah’s Al-Balad with Ayat, a certified local guide. Walk from Bab Jadid through coral-stone houses, old markets, museums, galleries, mosques, and cafés, with Saudi coffee, tea, dates, sweets, snacks, and museum fees included.

“The guide Ayat is excellent very nice She takes very good care of each of us very comprehensive and knows very well what a tourist needs”

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Guided Tour in Jeddah by local woman - Biet Nassif, one of Old Jeddah’s key houses
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Guided Tour in Jeddah by local woman

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 city’s history, customs, architecture, and changing role of women. Expect old houses, small shops, cafés, possible street-food tastings, Arabian coffee, and personal recommendations for the rest of your stay.

“Everything was great Everything was good everything was nice Never ending story I will repeat again when I come next time to Jeddah”

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Jeddah: Al-Balad Old Town Historical City Guided Tour - Pickup makes this a simple half-day plan
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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

Spend four hours exploring Al-Balad with guides such as Sulaiman, Ziad, or Adil. Visit old houses, museums, mosques, narrow lanes, and Souq Al Alawi, with time for Arabic coffee, local food, and stories about Jeddah, Saudi culture, and Islam.

“We thoroughly enjoyed listening to soleiman walking us back in time. He is very pleasant and knowledgeable. Highly recommended when in jeddah!”

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Jeddah: Al-Balad Old Town Tour with Guide - Choosing between day and night
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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

Walk through Al-Balad with an English or Arabic-speaking guide such as Mahmoud or Reem. Visit Nassif House, Al-Shafei Mosque, Souq Al Alawi, Bedouin Market, and old city gates, with optional hotel pickup and daytime or evening departures.

“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 - Leaving Jeddah by air-conditioned SUV
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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

You’ll leave your Jeddah hotel with an English or Arabic-speaking guide, ride a quad bike for up to 60 minutes, visit a camel farm, and stop for desert photos. Guide Mahmoud is often assigned and can help choose a cooler sunrise start. Private transport, water, and hotel return are included.

“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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Jeddah: Guided Snorkeling Trip with Snacks and Drinks - Boarding a small-group boat
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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

Set out from Jeddah for a guided Red Sea snorkeling trip with Haddad Scuba. A professional guide leads a small group of up to 10 people to coral sites, with equipment, snacks, soft drinks, and support for beginners included.

“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 Mountain
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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

Spend nine hours traveling from Jeddah into Taif’s cooler Sarawat Mountains. With guide Khurram, you’ll stop at Al Hada, a rose farm and perfume factory, enjoy a traditional lunch, and visit Jebel Daka and Al Shafa. Expect striking mountain views and a long day on the road.

“we had an amazing day and Khuram our guide was super helpful and very nice, we highly recommend”

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Moon Mountain Hike from Jeddah City - Why the 4x4 ride matters
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Moon Mountain Hike from Jeddah City

10.Moon Mountain Hike from Jeddah City

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

Travel north from Jeddah by 4x4 to Moon Valley, where strange rock formations, sandy tracks, and a short climb lead to wide desert views. Guide Mohamed has accompanied guests to the summit and served Arabic coffee there. The half-day trip includes pickup, drinks, snacks, and a small group of up to six.

“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 the 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

Join Ahmed for a private two-hour walk through Jeddah’s Al-Balad. See old architecture, UNESCO-registered places, traditional souks, gold and dress shops, and local restaurants while hearing stories about the city’s past. The tour runs Monday to Thursday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

“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 - Bait Nasseef and the old homes
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Jeddah:Discover old Jeddah AlBalad

12.Discover old Jeddah AlBalad

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

Walk through Jeddah’s UNESCO-listed Al-Balad with local guide Muhammad. Follow the route from Bab Makkah to Bait Nasseef, Masjid Al-Mi’maar, and Souk Al Alawi while learning about old homes, Saudi life, trade, food, and the city’s role as a gateway for pilgrims.

“Very comprehensive tour of old Jeddah with very affable and knowledgable guide who spoke flawless English. Had great dinner recommendations and really gave us a great historical and cultural overview of the place and Saudi more generally . Would recommend”

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Jeddah Airport to Makkah (any Mecca hotel) Private Arrival Transfer - Meeting your driver at the airport
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Jeddah Airport to Makkah (any Mecca hotel) Private Arrival Transfer

13.Jeddah Airport to Makkah (any Mecca hotel) Private Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned ride from King Abdulaziz International Airport to any Makkah hotel. Your driver tracks your flight, waits up to one hour, and provides bottled water. WhatsApp contact can help with arrival details, but infant seats are not supplied.

“Great provider. Driver was on time and the travel was very comfortable. Thank you Will definitely book again”

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Jeddah Old Town Tour (Al Balad) - Meeting at Jeddah Old Gate at 5 pm
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Jeddah Old Town Tour (Al Balad)

14.Jeddah Old Town Tour (Al Balad)

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

Meet your private guide at Jeddah Old Gate at 5 pm for a 2 to 3 hour walk through Al-Balad. Guides including Sara and Marwa introduce you to historic homes, old mosques, local crafts, sobia, balilah, fresh bread, tea, and the neighborhood’s everyday 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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Jeddah: Bayadah Island Boat Trip with Snorkeling Option - Bayadah’s low sandbank and clear water
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Jeddah: Bayadah Island Boat Trip with Snorkeling Option

15.Bayadah Island Boat Trip with Snorkeling Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 6 hours

You’ll cruise from Jeddah’s Red Sea Marina to Bayadah, a sandbank often called the Maldives of Jeddah. Your English and Arabic guide handles the day, with kayaking, swimming, snacks, and optional snorkeling among coral and fish. Bring a towel, sunscreen, passport, and a tolerance for open water.

“Very friendly and professional team, good spot to snorkel 😀”

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