Old Town Day Tour
Reopening in October, our heritage team is currently working carefully to restore the ancient mudbrick structures of Old Town to their former glory. Get a glimpse into AlUla’s not-so-distant past on the AlUla Old Town Tour. A Rawi (guide) will lead you through AlUla Old Town, where pilgrims, travellers and permanent settlers congregated through the ages. Inhabited from before the 12th century up until the early 1980s, AlUla Old Town offers researchers unique oral histories and living memory that the area’s other heritage sites cannot.
Key Information
Getting there:
- Tour Duration 1 -1.5 hours tour
- Limited Mobility Access*
- Free Parking at south parking area in AlJadidah, Please arrive at AlJadidah northern parking 30 minutes before your tour start time to allow time for shuttle transfer from AlJadidah to AlUla Old Town
- Guests will need to be at the AlUla Old Town visitor center 15 minutes before tour start time
Reopening in October
Our heritage team is currently working carefully to restore the ancient mudbrick structures of Old Town to their former glory. Due to this restoration work, the Old Town Day Tour is currently unavailable, but will return on 1 October 2023. Old Town Market Street, filled with shops, restaurants and cafes, is still open to visitors.
Inclusions
- Entrance to AlUla Old Town
- Trained guide,"Al Rawi" who can accompany your visit.
- Tour of AlUla old town including the visit to Visitor Centre, Tantora Plaza, AlUla Fort, and the recently renovated road.
Entrance Policy
Important note
- If driving, park free of charge in the designated areas at the north parking in Al-Jadidah.
- Shuttles are available from the parking area to the entrance of Old Town. Please arrive at the Al Jadidah northern parking 30 minutes before your tour start time to allow time for transportation
- Please arrive at Old Town visitor center 15 mins before your tour start time to allow time for registration.
- Late arrival for your booked time may result in missing your trip.
Refund and Exchange Policy
• Changes and refunds are allowed up to three days before the booked date.
• Please note that any bank credit card charges cannot be refunded.
• Changes regarding dates or times can only be made up to one day before the booked date and are subject to availability.
• No refunds or changes are allowed on the day of the event.
• Please contact our team at +966 920 025 003 or send a refund request using the contact us form.
• If you booked your ticket through a third party, please coordinate with them on policies, changes, and updates.