Historic Jeddah was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014. It sits on the eastern shore of the Red Sea and has been a port since the 7th century AD, when it was established on the Indian Ocean trade routes.
The walk covers the old alleys and the markets that still run through them, at the pace of a guided stroll rather than a timetable. This is the part of Jeddah that shows the city as it was before the corniche and the newer districts.
Day by day
Morning
Collection from your hotel and a short drive to the edge of the old town, where the vehicle is left behind. The walk starts with the older streets and the houses along them, with a guide explaining what you are looking at.
Afternoon
Time in the market lanes, with stops to look and photograph, then a break before walking back out to the vehicle and returning to your hotel.
What is included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Jeddah
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for the transfers
- English-speaking guide for the walking tour
- Entry arrangements where a ticket is required
- Bottled water
- A walking route matched to your pace
What is not
- Meals and drinks
- Purchases in the markets
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
The places on this trip
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