Diriyah and Old Riyadh: The 11 Best Tours

1.Al Masmak Fortress, Murabba Palace, and Souq Al Zal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $34Our pick

Explore old Riyadh through Masmak Fortress, Murabba Palace, and Souq Al Zal with guide Aziz for $34, including metro transport and water.

“Aziz, the guide, was incredibly kind, friendly and hepful. He was very knowledgeable and wanted to show us as much as possible. I highly recommend taking a tour with Azziz. He was happy to answer questions and was very communicative. This was great tour.”

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2.Diriyah UNESCO Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Review the four-hour Diriyah UNESCO tour from Riyadh, including transport, history, guide quality, entry, price, and practical booking advice.

“The tour was essentially a taxi ride to Diriyah with drop off with entry ticket. There was no guide. One may wish to research entry ticket price and price of Uber to see if this tour makes sense.”

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3.Diriyah Historic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 3h 30m · from $195

Review of Riyadh’s Diriyah Historic tour, with At-Turaif, Bujairi Terrace, Hanifa Valley, local guides, price, and practical tips.

“Excellent trip. Mohamed & Sarah were well prepared, kind & helpful. I appreciated their knowledge, readiness to talk about the culture and history. Great immersion in Saudi Arabia culture. We spent (3 people) wonderful time with our Guides. Highly recommended!”

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4.Masmak Fort, Souq AlZal, and Murabba Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $149

Explore Riyadh’s Masmak Fort, Souq AlZal, Murabba Palace, museums, Diriyah, and Najdi cuisine on a six-hour guided tour.

“It was amazing. We had a very wonderful guide and learned a lot.”

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5.Diriyah, AL Masmak Fortress, AL Murabba Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $600

Explore Riyadh’s roots on a full-day private tour of Diriyah, Al Masmak Fortress, Al Murabba Palace, museums, souqs, and Saudi culture.

“The guide accommodated all our needs, and modified the itinerary for us. The car was comfortable, and we had all the comforts. Recommended”

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6.Al Diriyah Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $300

Review of Riyadh’s Al Diriyah tour, with At-Turaif, Bujairi Terrace, private transfers, dining, price advice, and practical tips.

“The guide was nice and very helpful. Al Diriyah was amazing. But the price - 508€ for two - was way too high!”

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7.Half Day in Riyadh, Almasmak, National Museum, Kingdom Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $270

Review of Riyadh’s half-day tour, from Al-Masmak Fortress and the National Museum to Al Murabba Palace and Kingdom Tower.

“I definitely enjoyed my half-day tour in Riyadh! Saad was incredibly informative and funny, making sure the tour was never boring. He shared a wealth of knowledge about Saudi Arabia’s history and its vision for the future in an engaging way. It was a great experience—definitely worth it!”

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8.Al-Diriyah, Al-Masmak, Souq Al-Zal, & Boulevard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $204

Explore Riyadh’s Al-Diriyah, Al-Masmak Palace, Souq Al-Zal, and Boulevard City with a guide on this full cultural tour.

“This trip to Riyadh was truly exceptional! We explored the historical richness of Al-Diriyah and Al-Masmak Fort, and then soaked up the vibrant atmosphere of Souq Al-Zal before experiencing the modern energy of Boulevard City. A huge thank to our incredible tour guide mr.Ibrahim who made it all so special. Their generosity was boundless, and their knowledge of history, culture, and finance was truly impressive. They turned a great trip into an unforgettable journey.”

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9.Pottery Workshop with a Local Artist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Shape clay with a Saudi artist in Diriyah, learn traditional patterns, and take home a handmade piece in this friendly two-hour workshop.

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10.Diriyah Old Town : historical UNESCO site tour with dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 3 hours · from $400

Explore Diriyah’s UNESCO-listed mud houses, Saudi history museums, royal roots, and an authentic dinner on a three-hour small-group tour.

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11.Uncover the Rich Heritage of Diriyah, the city of Earth.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 2 hours · from $150

Explore Diriyah's mudbrick At-Turaif, Bujairi Terrace, museums, Najdi design, and Wadi Hanifah on a small-group tour from Riyadh.

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