Riyadh: Full Day City Tour with Murraba Palace and Souk Tour

Riyadh: Full Day City Tour with Murraba Palace and Souk Tour

Name: Riyadh: Full Day City Tour with Murraba Palace and Souk Tour
Address: Saudi Arabia

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Discover the history of Saudi Arabia on a guided tour of Riyadh. Visit the National Museum of Saudi Arabia, the Murraba Palace, and the Souk Al-Zal.

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Highlights

Discover the history of Saudi Arabia at the National Museum of Saudi Arabia
Visit the Murraba Palace, built by King Abdulaziz to accommodate his family
Enjoy a traditional Saudi lunch at a local restaurant (optional)
Explore the Souk Al-Zal, a treasure trove of traditional Eastern artifacts
See the Kingdom Tower, the tallest building in the city, and the Imam Turki Mosque

Description

Discover the highlights of Riyadh on a private guided tour. Visit the National Museum of Saudi Arabia, the Murraba Palace, and the Kingdom Tower. Enjoy a traditional Saudi lunch at a local restaurant and explore the city's souk. Start your tour visiting the National Museum of Saudi Arabia which has been established in 1419 as a significant part of the king Abdulaziz historical center in Riyadh. Very impressive and important museum about the entire Saudi history, Saudi royal family, the kingdom formation, and everything regarding the political context. you will be led to numerous antiques, manuscripts, and documents that are all chronologically organized. It includes eight main halls: Hall of Man and the Universe, Arab Kingdoms, Pre-Islamic Era, Prophet’s Mission, First Saudi State, Unification of the Kingdom Hall & Hall of Hajj, and Two Holy Mosques. Then enjoy the National museum park walks through the outdoor gardens one of the best gardens you will visit in Saudi Arabia. King Abdulaziz’s historical park is an open area that you can enjoy with your family. Then proceed to the Hall of King Abdulaziz where there is a showroom of old cars that were used by the king. Then move to the next visit to Murraba palace is among the most important palace built by King Abdulaziz. This Palace was to accommodate his family. It was built in the local traditional Najid style by using local building materials only. Enjoy amazing photos here inside Murraba palace. Highly recommended (Optional) Saudi Lunch at Najd traditional Saudi top restaurant. The restaurant offers a convenient place rich in history and heritage and rich in delicious traditional Saudi meals. Then visit Riyadh’s Souk Al-Zal, a shopping trip through time. The market can trace its history back to 1901, to the beginning of modern Saudi Arabia. It sits within a stone’s throw of the Masmak fortress. Then visit the Al Masmak, Enjoy and step back in time and explore Saudi Arabia’s roots. Fascinating exhibitions on display show maps and photographs of Saudi Arabia, alongside a range of historical artifacts, artworks and audiovisual attractions. Then visit Kingdom Tower or Mamlaka Tower the tallest building in the city which is located on the commercial strip in the Oalya district in Riyadh. This is the most famous tower in Riyadh. The shopping mall has lots of facilities and cafes to visit. Sky bridge Al Mamlaka at extra ticket a nice observation bridge where you can get magnificent panoramic view of the city. It has a number of restaurants and shops. Then make a photo stop at The Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Mosque, which is a large local mosque, the architectural style is similar to that of Middle Eastern countries. Travel in comfort back to your hotel, Riyadh has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you.

Includes

Transportation by car Live tour guide Entry to the National Museum of Saudi Arabia Visit to Murraba Palace Tour of Riyadh’s Souk Al-Zal Admission to Al Masmak Fortress Photo stop at the Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Mosque Visit to Kingdom Tower Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences All transfers by modern air-conditioned van from your hotel in Riyadh English speaking tour leader/driver. Entrance fees All Service charges and taxes

Important Information

Wear comfortable shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking. Bring a camera to capture the sights. Carry water to stay hydrated. Use sunscreen and wear a hat to protect against the sun. Smoking and consumption of food and drinks are restricted in certain areas, please comply with local regulations.