Guided Tour in Jeddah by local woman





Description
Experience Jeddah like a native with a female tour guide. The tour starts in Albalad, or "Jeddah old town, we will begin the walking tour from Bab Jadeed. The old building will then be visible. I'll make sure to provide you with knowledge on Saudi Arabia's history and culture. Albalad Fall of Old Unique History. Tour Guide License No: 40001132
Tour Options
Itinerary
Al-Balad was founded in the 7th century and historically served as the centre of Jeddah. Al-Balad is mainly divided into number of different district . In 2009, Al-Balad was nominated by Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities to be added to UNESCO's World Heritage list, and it was accepted in 2014.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(70)
We had the Al Balad tour in Jeddah with Ferial and it was amazing! She showed us every corner of Al Balad , told us about its history and answers to all our questions. I chose a woman, on purpose, for this tour, cause I wanted to see Saudi changes through a woman eyes, and I couldn't make better choice. Ferial is the perfect representation of how Saudi is changing and how women are participating in this change while remaining tied to their traditions. She strenghted my love for Saudi and Saudi people and I hope to bring part of this with me in Italy, spreading all what I learned. Thank you Ferial ❤️
We enjoyed a really great tour of the Al Balad neighborhood with Ferial in February 2026. She's very knowledgeable, explains a lot about the history, about life in Jeddah in general and also shares her own story. She provides helpful tips and insights you would otherwise not find easily. We also tasted some nice delicacies from the nighttime food market. We can highly recommend this tour with Ferial.
Our tour with Ferial was exceptional! Our timing was particularly unique, as we had our tour on the evening before Ramadan began. We had such lovely discussions about the history of Jeddah, how Ramadan is celebrated in Jeddah, what daily life is like in Saudi’s second largest city, and so much more. Ferial is incredibly knowledgeable and a pleasure to speak with! We particularly enjoyed our visit to Ukash Mosque, which you can only visit with a guide. Thank you for a wonderful evening, we learned so much!
Ferial is a great guide. I joined a group of 4, she showed us the beauties of Jeddah, walking along the old city center, we all have been taken into a journey, with many insights on the amazing Saudi traditions. 100% recommended!
My friend and I were in Jeddah for 36 hours before flying to Socotra. It was wonderful to meet Ferial. She gave us a lovely tour and was able to share insights into life in Jeddah and Saudi Arabia. I highly recommend this tour.
For us as a family from switzerland, it was an excellent guided tour of Jeddah's old town. Ferial accompanied us wonderfully from the moment we arrived until we said goodbye. She shared a wealth of specific knowledge about the city's recent history and current social developments. She was also very attentive to our personal questions and concerns. She also contributed her own personal experiences, which made it particularly lively and interesting. Her very present and enthusiastic manner contributed to a lasting experience in a foreign country that we will always remember. Thank you very much, Ferial.
Ferial was an excellent guide. She was knowledgeable, interesting, and entertaining. The tour around the historical town of Jeddah was informative and paced well. We would have no hesitation in recommending this experience with Ferial.
First time experience kind of scared in the beginning but we used to everything different nice place to visit me and my family very happy I recommend it
Seeing Al Balad, old town Jeddah, in the evening is magical! Fariel, our guide, was great fun, shared so many wonderful details of the area, great information given... Loved every minute... Including the great Chipati snack, Fatayir, at the end! Didn't miss this!!
Superb experience with the Fair guide. He is a nice person, he has explained many things not only about the city, but also about the country and its customs. A very pleasant route that has been made short. Recommended 100%.



