Overview
Tour on your own or guided by a Rawi through AlUla Old Town, where pilgrims, travelers, and permanent settlers congregated through the ages.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Pick up and Drop off at Winter Park in Al Ula
- Entrance fees
- Driver Assistance English or Arabic
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Food & beverages
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Get a glimpse into AlUla’s not-so-distant past on the AlUla Old Town Tour. A Rawi (guide) will lead you through AlUla Old Town, where pilgrims, travelers, and permanent settlers congregated through the ages. Inhabited from before the 12th century up until the early 1980s, AlUla Old Town offers researchers unique oral histories and living memory that the area’s other heritage sites cannot. With 900 houses, 500 shops, and 5 town squares, you can explore a maze of remnants of original stone and mudbrick buildings and enjoy views of an AlUla Castle dating back to the 10th century. Guest will learn about Old Town’s settlers and pilgrims, as well as their motives and methods in the city’s construction.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels