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Al Masmak Fortress and Old Riyadh Tour

Riyadh Region,Riyadh

Habiba Alasady

Riyadh Region,Riyadh

Habiba Alasady

Enjoy a historical and cultural tour of old Riyadh. The tour begins early in the morning with a visit to Al Masmak Fortress, followed by a visit to Al Zal Market. After a break for drinks or coffee, we will visit the National Museum, Al Murabba Palace, and the King Abdulaziz Foundation.

Group of 3 People

English

العربية

3 Seats Left

Old Riyadh

Starting Point End of Tour

The Guide's Car

Transportation

Hospitality (Coffee, Dates, Water, Juices)

Additional Meals

This trip is available for booking from2025-11-08

About the Trip

A tour of the market, then Al Masmak Fortress, then the National Museum, then Al Murabba Palace

Instant Booking Confirmation

Your booking will be confirmed immediately after payment

Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be issued to your card if the booking is canceled 24 hours prior

Trip Duration

5 Hours

Itinerary

The meeting

Departure from the hotel

Al-Masmak Fortress

Enjoy viewing the historic mud fort. Built in the late 19th century, it played an important role in the recapture of Riyadh by King Abdulaziz.

Al-Zal Market

The market is characterized by its authentic popular character, and is famous for selling handmade carpets, bishts, abayas, oriental perfumes, antiques, and heritage crafts.

Safat Clock and Justice Square

The Safat Clock and Justice Square are located in the heart of historic Riyadh, near the Palace of Justice, and together they form heritage landmarks that combine judicial history and urban symbols amidst old popular markets such as Souq Al-Zal.

Stop for drinks and Saudi coffee

Stop for drinks and enjoy authentic Saudi coffee.

Heading to the National Museum

Explore the Kingdom’s rich history through exhibits covering prehistory to the modern era.

Al Murabba Palace

One of the most prominent old royal palaces, it was built by King Abdulaziz to serve as his residence and the administrative center for the state. The palace is distinguished by its Najdi architectural style.

King Abdulaziz Foundation

A cultural and historical institution established with the aim of preserving the history of King Abdulaziz and documenting the history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab and Islamic world.