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The 13 Best Things to Do in Madinah

13 tours  ·  from $22

Beyond the mosque there is a whole city: date estates, the volcanic field at Uhud, the museum quarter and a hop-on bus that loops the lot. These 13 cover it, with prices and how much of each day is spent walking.

Al Madinah: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Red Route: battlefields, mosques, and the old railway
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Al Madinah: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 148 reviews · 1 day · from $22Our pick

Explore Al Madinah by open-top double-decker bus on two 60-minute routes. Use 12 stops to reach Al Baqi’, Quba Mosque, Uhud Battlefield, the Trench, Al Noor Mall, and more. Audio commentary is offered in 16 languages, with Wi-Fi and headphones included.

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Medina Unveiled Private Tour - Medina’s story, told stop by stop
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Medina Unveiled Private Tour

2.Medina Unveiled Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews Top rated

Visit Medina’s major religious and historic sites in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to seven people. Stops include Uhud, Masjid Qiblatayn, Quba, the Seven Mosques, Bir Uthman, and the Prophet’s Mosque area. Guides such as Uthman and Abu Turab are praised for clear English and strong local knowledge.

“Just get a taxi and get there yourself. You will save yourself $140. For 2 hours of being driven around not worth it for the price.”

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Madinah Culture & History Tour – Led by Local Guide - Quba Mosque, the first major stop
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Madinah Culture & History Tour – Led by Local Guide

3.Madinah Culture & History Tour – Led by Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours with a Madinah-born guide such as Ahmad Aloufi, visiting Quba Mosque, Uhud, Mount of the Archers, Al-Qiblatain, Al-Aqiq Valley, and a local farm. Hotel pickup, bottled water, dates, tea, and a private car are included. Confirm the morning route, as some farm and well stops may change.

“Guide was knowledgeable and professional, it was a great experience.”

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From Madinah: Half-Day Ziarah Tour - Uhud Mountain and the martyrs of the battle
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From Madinah: Half-Day Ziarah Tour

4.Half-Day Ziarah Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 59 reviews · 4 hours · from $28

Visit Uhud Mountain, Masjid al-Qiblatayn, Quba Mosque, and the Seven Mosques in four hours. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, and multilingual audio are included. Live guiding is available in English and Arabic, and guides such as Talha add clear historical context and flexible support.

“Amazing! Talha was very kind and informative! Definitely a must do if you visit Madinah”

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City Sightseeing Al Madinah Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Stop 2: Al-Baqi Cemetery
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City Sightseeing Al Madinah Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

5.City Sightseeing Al Madinah Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 50 reviews · from $22

See Medina’s major religious and historic sites by open hop-on hop-off bus. Your 24-hour ticket covers an approximately 60-minute loop, 11 advertised stops, audio commentary, WiFi, and headphones. Current closures and reduced service can affect the route, so check operating times before you ride.

“New experience for me. Nice that you're free to hop on and off as you please. The hardest part is waiting for the bus”

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4WD Adventure in Uhud Mountain - Why Uhud Mountain matters in Medina
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4WD Adventure in Uhud Mountain

6.4WD Adventure in Uhud Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $70

Join a private guide, such as Muhannad Ghazi, Mohammed, or Abdellah, for a roughly three-hour Jeep Wrangler ride from Archers’ Hill to Uhud Mountain’s summit. Enjoy Medina views, stories about Uhud and the Prophet Muhammad, plus coffee, tea, and snacks before returning.

“The tour guide Muhannad Ghazi is the best and most professional tour guide i have ever experienced. His professional demeanor and experience made me feel comfortable throughout the entire journey. I didnt consider him a guide in fact mRead more”

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Madinah Ziyarats (Private tour) - Mount Uhud and the Salman al-Farsi Garden
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Madinah Ziyarats (Private tour)

7.Madinah Ziyarats (Private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 26 reviews

Visit Medina’s key ziyarah sites in a private vehicle for up to three people. The route includes Mount Uhud, Masjid al-Qiblatayn, Masjid Jummah, Masjid Quba, the Seven Mosques, and Salman al-Farsi’s garden. Drivers such as Riaz and Rizwan have been praised for patience and helpful explanations, but guide quality and English can vary.

“The trip was honestly a bit disappointing. Our driver was a bit late in picking us up and the car was in terrible condition and really dirty on the inside, not something you want to spend 3 hours in. It was neither car mentioned in the advertisement too. It was a small Kia. Also it Read more”

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Madina: Guided Tour of the City's Historical Sights - Starting near Masjid Nabawi and Masjid Imam Bukhari
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Madina: Guided Tour of the City’s Historical Sights

8.Madina: Guided Tour of the City’s Historical Sights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

Explore Madinah’s major Islamic sites by private vehicle with Uzair, including Uhud, the Trench, Qiblatain, Quba, historic wells, and several mosques. Expect clear English guidance, flexible support for families, refreshments, and a full day of history, prayer, and reflection.

“This was a fantastic tour! The guide was incredibly kind, helpful, and accommodating, making the experience feel very personalized. I learned so much from their knowledge of the city's historical and religious sights. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Madinah; it was a truly informative and memorable experience!”

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Prophet Biography Tour of Madinah - Quba Avenue and Mosque: begin with Medina’s first mosque
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Prophet Biography Tour of Madinah

9.Prophet Biography Tour of Madinah

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $250

Spend 4 to 6 hours tracing Prophet Muhammad’s biography across Medina, from Quba Mosque and Qiblatain Mosque to Gars Well, Al Safia Museum, and a date farm. A live guide and driver collect you from your accommodation. Arabic, Urdu, and English are available.

“It was an amazing experience. Kashan and AbdulRahman were fantastic and patient at every stop. Highly recommend this tour.”

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1 Hour Private Horse Riding in Madinah - Walking, Trotting, and Cantering Around the Farm
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1 Hour Private Horse Riding in Madinah

10.1 Hour Private Horse Riding in Madinah

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $68

Meet the horses at a private stable in Madinah and ride for about an hour beneath Mount Uhud. Staff help you mount and adjust the riding gear, then you can walk, trot, or canter according to your experience. Transport is not included, and riders must weigh 100 kg or less.

“I didn’t ride a horse so I stayed and they let me pet the horses We had to make our own way there and it was 35 mins from the hotel The lads were great though”

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Prophet’s Mosque Walking Tour with Historic Hejaz Railway - Starting near the Prophet’s Mosque
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Prophet’s Mosque Walking Tour with Historic Hejaz Railway

11.Prophet’s Mosque Walking Tour with Historic Hejaz Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Spend three private hours with Ahmed, a licensed Madinah guide, seeing the Prophet’s Mosque from close viewpoints, the old Hejaz Railway, Al-Anbariyah Mosque, and Al-Maghasilah’s heritage lanes. Pickup, drop-off, Saudi coffee or Madinian tea, and time for photos are included.

“Ahmed liebt seine Geburtsstadt. Er hat uns mit Freude, Leidenschaft und mit großem historischen Wissen ein umfassendes Bild vermittelt. Die Zeit ist verflogen.”

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Medina Ziyarats ( Visit Holy Places) - Uhud Mountain and the meaning of the stop
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Medina Ziyarats ( Visit Holy Places)

12.Medina Ziyarats ( Visit Holy Places)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three hours visiting Madinah’s holy places by private vehicle for up to three people. An Arabic or English guide explains the sites, with past praise for guides Islam and Omar. The route includes Quba, Uhud Mountain, Masjid al-Jummah, and the Seven Mosques.

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Half - Day Tour in Prophet Mohammed City - Uhud Mountain and the memory of battle
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Half – Day Tour in Prophet Mohammed City

13.Half – Day Tour in Prophet Mohammed City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $149

Spend 4.5 hours exploring Medina with an English- or Arabic-speaking guide and driver. Visit the Prophet’s Mosque, Uhud Mountain, Qiblatayn Mosque, Quba Mosque, Al-Ihn Well, and Urwa bin Al-Zubayr Palace. Mansor is a named guide, and hotel pickup may be available.

“Mansor was a great guide to the main sites of the Madinah.”

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