Half-day Ad Diriyah Tour: Ultimate Dirriyah Experience from Riyadh
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Ad Diriyah
Embark on a luxurious half-day tour from Riyadh to Ad Diriyah, the birthplace of the first Saudi Kingdom. Discover the rich history, ancient trade routes, and stunning architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ad Diriyah - We drive for 30 minutes to Ad-Diriyah, located on the western bank of the Wadi Hanifah, a dry riverbed where water flows only after big rains. Ad-Diriyah used to be the capital of the Najd (the central plateau of the Arabian Peninsula) from the 15th century until the beginning of the 18th century. It is the birthplace of the first Saudi Kingdom and its importance in the history of the Arabian Peninsula was highlighted when it was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, in 2010, as the most brilliant example of Najdi architecture. The history of Ad-Diriyah goes back thousands of years as it was on an ancient trade and pilgrimage route, acting as a meeting point for those traveling to or from Asia, Africa, and Europe. As we drive towards the city, we have the opportunity to admire the rapid development of this cosmopolitan capital, planned by the Saudi government to become the biggest metropole in the Middle East in the next 10 years.
What's Included
- Pick up from your Hotel in Riyadh
- Entrance to Dirriyah
- Licensed English or Arabic guide
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Food & beverages
Additional Information
Step aboard one of our lavish sightseeing buses for the unbeatable Dirriyah journey, touted as the ideal means to explore Dirriyah.
Ad-Diriyah - recognized as the site of the first Saudi Kingdom’s inception and bestowed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enlighten yourself with its historical significance, its old commercial and pilgrimage paths. Traverse its awe-inspiring architecture and seize the chance to appreciate this cosmopolitan capital’s speedy development.
Location
Ad Diriyah
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ahmed_b
Jan 28, 2024
I was not satisfied with... - I was not satisfied with the time we waited for the bus to pick us up from the hotel, further we had to pick up passengers from North of Riyadh and then go to Diriyah which is west of Riyadh. The driver did not have good knowledge of Riyadh, he did not give any information of the areas that we went through or the sites or the huge buildings that we saw on the way.
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Chris_j
Jan 26, 2024
Overpriced, Try To Look Elsewhere - Ad-Diriyah is a beautiful place and our tour guide was very pleasant. However, the price is expensive for a short and simple guided tour with pickup and dropoff. I recommend looking elsewhere for a guided tour.
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Viktoriia_s
Jan 29, 2024
Basically you pay for... - Basically you pay for very expensive taxi to the Diriyah. There were no guides from the Viator, they didn't book a guide for us inside the Diriyah.
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