🏨 Al Masmak Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour Activity

Al Masmak Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 60 minutes

Departs: Mecca, Mecca

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover the secret spots in Al Masmak Fortress, a mudbrick fort that played a fundamental role in the unification of Saudi Arabia, with this private immersive guide!

Guided by an expert historian, we’ll visit the historic building and discover the secret tales that live in this key sightseeing spot. As we weave through Al Masmak Fortress, or as some people call it the Al Masmak Palace, we’ll learn about Riyadh’s origin as a capital city and the Recapture of Riyadh in 1902. Finally, we’ll learn about Al Masmak’s current role as a place of remembrance in 21st century Saudi Arabia.

Together, we’ll embark on this epic adventure through time, and learn about the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque and most of Al Masmak’s galleries, from the Courtyard and Historical Galleries, to the Pioneer’s rooms and Watchtower.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

What's Included

Access to your self-guided audio tour

Audio tour provided by a local or historian

Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture

Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost

Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi

What's Not Included

Entrance to Al Masmak

Headphones

Mobile device

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 0 - 90

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Start the tour outside Al Masmak Fortress as we learn about the origins of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Royal Family.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque

Wander around Al Safat Square, just outside Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque, a perfect example of just how much Riyadh has changed over the past 100 years.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Al Masmak Fortress

As we approach Al Masmak’s gate, learn about the story of Abdulaziz’s recapture of Al Masmak Fortress back in 1902 where 63 men were tasked with taking on an entire city! Hear how Abdulaziz reunified the Arabian peninsula into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Al Masmak Palace Museum

Finish the tour in the Final Gallery and have look at a model of Al Masmak Fortress. Learn how the crown is passed in the Saud Royal family, often handed to whoever is best placed to rule, not just according to direct bloodlines. Make sure to ask a representative of the museum about the temporary galleries and if there are any events in the area.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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