Old Town Tour

Stroll among the ruins of mudbrick buildings dating back almost a millennium
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Price

From SAR 70 per person

Schedule

Available year-round, schedules updated periodically

Booking

Advanced booking required

Experience type

Guided (English - Arabic)

Duration

1 - 1.5 hours

Arrival time

At least 15 minutes before booking time

Age restrictions

All ages welcome

Meeting location

Old Town Visitor Centre

Parking

Free parking at the Old Town South Parking


Overview

Get a glimpse into AlUla’s not-so-distant past on the Old Town Tour. A Rawi (guide) will lead you through AlUla's Old Town, where pilgrims, travellers and permanent settlers congregated through the ages. Inhabited from before the 12th century up until the early 1980's, 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 the AlUla Fort 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.

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Location

Old Town Visitor Centre

Know before you go

Available year-round
Open daily

Morning and afternoon tours available

  • Please bring your e-ticket and ID for entry
  • Shuttles are available from the parking area to the entrance of Old Town
  • Arrive at the South parking 30 minutes before your tour start time for transportation
  • Arrive at Old Town visitor center 15 mins before your tour start time
  • Late arrivals or no-shows may result in forfeiting your experience
  • Read the terms and conditions before purchase
Regular:

Adult

From SAR 70 per person

Child 0 to 4

Free entry

  • Entrance to parts of Old Town restricted to the public, including the top of the AlUla Fort
  • Shared professional guide (English/Arabic)
  • Free parking at the Old Town South Parking
  • Please note that all experiences are subject to weather and visibility conditions
  • Please note that due to ongoing maintenance and excavation work, select sites included in your tour may be closed during your visit
  • Comfortable outdoor clothing
  • Closed-toe walking shoes or boots
  • Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

Not suitable for: 

  • People with disability

Wheelchair and stroller accessible

No

  • Cancellations and refunds are allowed up to 3 days before your initial booked date
  • Dates or timings can be changed up to one day before your initial booked date, subject to availability
  • No refunds or changes allowed on the day of the event
  • No refunds or changes allowed on the day of your booking
  • Please contact +966920025003 or send a refund request on the contact us form
  • Bank credit card charges are non-refundable
  • If you booked your ticket through a third party, coordinate with them on policies, changes and updates
  • Terms and Conditions apply