Riyadh Cultural Experience

تجربة الرياض الثقافية

Explore Riyadh’s attractions and history, from old town and Al Masmak Fortress to modern metropolis, with our city tour.

Day 1

9:00 to 12:00

Visit The Old Souq

Souk Al-Zal is found in Al-Dirah neighborhood in the heart of Riyadh, about 5.4 km from Al-Murabba historical palace. The souk covers an area of 38,000 square meters. It is one of Riyadh’s oldest traditional markets that carries 100 years of history within its alleyways.

12:00 to 13:00

Lunch

We will have a traditional Saudi lunch in one of our best resturants in Riyadh. Dont miss the Saudi Kabsa and our famous Qursan.

13:00 to 16:00

Visit Almurabaa

The Murabba Palace was established by order of the late King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was built 2 km away from old Riyadh, in line with the city’s development and expansion at the time. The palace and its surroundings took the form of a mini city containing a few buildings. The king moved in with his family in 1939, making it their official home, the headquarters of management of state affairs, and a Diwan or a meeting center with the leaders of the world.

16:00 to 17:00

Vist Almasmak

The palace was constructed in the hijri 14th century during the reign of Imam Abdullah bin Faisal as his residence and the center of power and money. The palace is a strong fort against enemies with its solid high walls. It has only two entrances and small openings in the walls for gun barrels at the time of battles. Today, the palace stands as a symbol of the history of regaining power and rule of the country displaying in its corridors the features of that era and its leaders after it had been turned into a museum in 1995/1416.

17:00 to 19:00

Visit The National Museum

From the Earth to the moon, and from the prehistoric ages to the modern ages, the hallways of the Saudi National Museum will take you on an adventure that transcends time and space. You will witness artistic and historical evidence in the heart of Riyadh in Al Murabba neighborhood near King Abdulaziz palace. The museum was opened in 1419H and spans across a distance of 17,000Km2 where it tells the story of 3,700 artifacts such as statues, scripts and unique sculptures.