Al Balad: Self-guided Audio Tour on Your Phone (no ticket)
$ 10,69 per person
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Self-guided audio tourFollow the story at your own pace -
EnglishFor both audio and stories included
Overview
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- 74 stories
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1.69km distance
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11 stops
Set forth on a historical journey through Al-Balad, the cradle of Jeddah’s rich past, to experience a fusion of flavours and cultures. From the stunning architecture of centuries-old mosques to the remnants of trading houses that once welcomed merchants from across the seas, each step tells a story of commerce, community and craftsmanship.
Enjoy your visit to Al-Balad with a self-guided audio tour crafted by Clio Muse Tours’ experts! Dive into the splendor of Old Jeddah’s history, and feel the vibrant heartbeat of Al-Balad at your own pace.
Centuries in the Making
Jeddah, historically known as Juddah or Jaddah, has been an important city on the Red Sea coast for centuries. Often described as 'the road between water and mountain’, it is celebrated as the Bride of the Red Sea. The gateway to Mecca and the country’s main seaport, Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's second-largest city. According to tradition, its origins date back to the 2nd century BC, when the Qudha’a tribe from Yemen settled in what was then likely just a modest fishing village.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- An activation link to access your audio tour
- A self-guided audio tour on your phone (Android & iOS) crafted by Clio Muse Tours’ Accredited archaeologists and historians.
- Offline content (audio, directions, maps, illustrations, images, and written commentaries to identify exhibits and monuments)
Exclusions
- Entrance ticket to the museums and archaeological sites
- Live Guide
- Smartphone or headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- App not compatible with Windows phones
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Mandatory items
- Charged smartphone
- Headphones
The location
Address
Starting point
Directions to starting point
Tour Name: Old Jeddah City Tour: The Al-Balad Story
- Starting Point: Bab al-Jadid (New Gate)
- Address: F5QP+MGM, Abu Inabah, Al-Balad, Jeddah 22236, Saudi Arabia
Ending point: Bab Makkah
Important information
Recommended visiting hours
This city tour is always available. It is recommended to take the tour before 12 PM or after 5 PM to avoid the peak heat hours.
Know before you book
Booking Process:
- Admission fees for museums, archaeological sites, or mosques are not included.
- Book per device to be used, not per participant.
- After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on accessing and downloading your audio tour. Please check your spam folder as well.
Tour Information:
- This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour crafted by Clio Muse Tours’ accredited archaeologists and historians for your smartphone, accessible through our app.
- No live guide will accompany you, and no VR/AR is included.
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is incompatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation.
- You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB).
- The Old Jeddah city tour is wheelchair accessible.
- The tour is not provided by the attraction.
Know before you go
- Admission fees are NOT included in this product.
- The mobile signal may be weak at the site(s). To fully enjoy your audio tour, download it on your smartphone prior to your visit.
- After booking, you will receive an email from Clio Muse Tours with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well.
- Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your headphones.
- Wear lightweight, breathable clothing with long sleeves and pants for comfort and to respect local customs.
- Wear comfortable shoes.
- Stay hydrated by carrying a water bottle and protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
Download the app
To take this self-guided tour, you will need to download the Clio Muse Tours app on your iOS or Android device. Enjoy your tour!
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- Duration: 2 hours
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