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Private Riyadh History and Saudi Arabia Nation Building

By Abdullah
Free cancellation available
Price is €173 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through time with “Unveiling Riyadh's History and Saudi Arabia Nation Building” tour! Led by Abdullah, a seasoned expert in Saudi Arabia's rich heritage, this immersive experience promises to be nothing short of extraordinary.

With Abdullah as your guide, each landmark becomes a chapter in a gripping tale of resilience, progress, and cultural heritage. Don't miss your chance to uncover the secrets of Riyadh's history and witness the monumental journey of Saudi Arabia's nation-building first-hand. Book your adventure today and prepare to be captivated!

Activity location

  • Al Masmak Palace Museum
    • 6937 Al Thumairi St, 3153
    • 12634, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Al Imam Turki Ibn Abd Allah Ibn Muhammad
    • Al Imam Turki Ibn Abd Allah Ibn Muhammad
    • 12634, Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

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Unveiling Riyadh's History and Saudi Arabia Nation Building
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 16:00
Price details
€173.28 x 1 Adult€173.28
Total
Price is €173.28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Savour the authentic taste of Saudi coffee, served the traditional way with sweet dates and delightful Saudi desserts – a true taste of Arabian heritage!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Refresh with complimentary bottled water available at multiple stops along the way.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Uber users can join the guide for free, up to 3 passengers, during the tour.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Al Masmak Palace Museum

  • 1h
The magnificent Al Masmak Palace stands erected gracefully in the middle of Riyadh city as a tourist destination having silently witnessed great events in the history of KSA foundation. The palace was constructed in the hijri 14th century during the reign of Imam Abdullah bin Faisal as his residence and the centre of power and money. The palace is a strong fort against enemies with its solid high walls. It has only two entrances and small openings in the walls for gun barrels at the time of battles. Today, the palace stands as a symbol of the history of regaining power and rule of the country displaying in its corridors the features of that era and its leaders after it had been turned into a museum in 1995/1416. The Arabic word Al Masmak means a strong thick building that had been once used as a depot for weapons and ammunitions until it was turned into a historic milestone then a museum.

Murabba Palace

  • 1h
The Murabba Palace was established by order of the late King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was built 2 km away from old Riyadh, in line with the city’s development and expansion at the time. The palace and its surroundings took the form of a mini city containing a few buildings. The king moved in with his family in 1939, making it their official home, the headquarters of management of state affairs, and a Diwan or a meeting centre with the leaders of the world.

The National Museum

  • 3h
The museum consists of eight galleries filled with history, beginning with the Man and the Universe Gallery. In there, you can learn about the origin of the universe and the solar system, and the natural factors that have been contributing to its development for millions of years. In the Ancient Arab Kingdoms Gallery, you will feel immersed in civilisations that existed from the 4th millennium BC to the 2nd century AD. You can also see the religious and social patterns of life before Islam in the Pre-Islamic Era Gallery. In the Prophet’s Mission Gallery, you can learn about the life of the Prophet PBUH, starting with the revelation until his hijrah to Madinah. You can watch a documentary about the history of unification of Saudi Arabia in the Kingdom Unification Gallery. The Hajj and Two Holy Mosques Gallery exhibits the urban development of Masjid Al-Haram and Masjid Al Nabawi.

Location

Activity location

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    Al Masmak Palace Museum
    • 6937 Al Thumairi St, 3153
    • 12634, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Al Imam Turki Ibn Abd Allah Ibn Muhammad
    • Al Imam Turki Ibn Abd Allah Ibn Muhammad
    • 12634, Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

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