SAUDI ARABIA
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The 10 most popular private tours in Saudi Arabia. The operator behind each one, the price, and what to expect on the day.
Medina Unveiled private tour: 3h15 visits for Uhud and Qibla change, Masjid Quba, pickup, WiFi, up to 7.
“Very knowledgeable and patient guide. We had an excellent experience. Brother took us to many holy sites and explained the history and importance of each site. He was patient with us as we had kids who were so amazed by pigeons. As we Read more”
Private Riyadh tour to Jabal Fihrayn and Tuwaiq for 1000-foot horizon views, desert rock stops, and easy round-trip transport.
“Car not suitable for off road driving. Front seat passenger seat belt is broken have to sit at the back of sedan which is bumpy off road. Car tire broke but driver can’t replace tire immediately then have to drive with 3 tires 20min to an old villaRead more”
Private Edge of the World trip from Riyadh with heritage stop, short hike, and a mountain sunset dinner for up to 6.
“Worst tour ever. I did not receive any contact regarding the trip, however i was still forced to pay. Do everything you can to avoid this”
A private, air-conditioned Medina tour linking key ziyarat stops: Uhud, Quba, Qiblatayn, Jummah, Seven Mosques, and Salman Al-Farsi.
“Poor. They advertised as a tour however it's just a taxi service. Took us to a location and dropped us rather than giving a guided tour. When challenged they said I didn't ask for tour in the comments. Gave up arguing, just a bunch of thieves. Obviously if I am paying £90 I expect a…”
Private 4x4 Edge of the World trip from Riyadh with sunset views, stargazing, and hot traditional dinner for $249 per person.
“I booked the tour start at 2pm, expecting to see the driver at hotel lobby. But nobody appeared. I tried to contact the number provided, but nobody picked up the phone. Staff at the hotel helped me to contact them, but no answer. After 3Read more”
A VIP private day in Riyadh with hotel pickup, UNESCO Diriyah sights, Al Bujairi culture shows, and a full Saudi meal with dessert.
“Excellent trip with a great guide, can't recommend enough. Dinner at the traditional restaurant was a real feast and so good - make sure you are hungry!”
A private guided walk through UNESCO-registered Al-Balad in Jeddah, exploring historic lanes and souqs with guide Ahmed for $100 per person.
“Ahmed was amazing! Very professional and went out of his way to explain for me. He even gifted me some dates. Highly recommend him”
Skip Jeddah airport taxi lines with a private, flight-tracked transfer to any Mecca hotel, with AC and water.
“Excellent service. The operator was in contact with me via whatsapp from when we landed and the driver came inside the airport to pick us up. The driver was a smooth driver and very well spoken. Only hiccup was that we were dropped about 5min walk from the hotel ad thRead more”
Private Edge of the World and camel-trail walk with panoramic views, a guided stop at Jabal Fihrayn, and optional lunch in Riyadh.
“The tour was very poor. It was only the edge of the world, it did not include the camel trail. It was not a tour, the driver just drove us there, let us stay around half an hour to take pictures and drove us back, no explanation of the area whatsoever. We was nice and…”
Private day tour of Riyadh Season at Boulevard World and Boulevard City: global pavilions, live shows, shopping, and a Saudi meal for $99.
“Totally amazing! Boulevard World was an unforgettable experience. I had a fantastic time exploring the 13 country pavilions. Each one was uniquely fascinating! And to top it all off, the Saudi feast I had at the end, chosen by my tour guide, was truly delicious and the perfect end to the day.”
