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AlUla 2 Day Private Tour with Local Guide

5.0(4 reviews)AlUla, Saudi ArabiaOperated by Abdullah Guide
  • Duration2 days
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Discover the best of AlUla over two carefully planned days with a licensed local guide. Visit AlUla’s essential landmarks, including Hegra UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dadan & Jabal Ikmah, Maraya, Elephant Rock, AlUla Old Town, the Oasis and Harrat Viewpoint.

With private transportation, hotel pickup and all required attraction tickets arranged in advance, this experience is designed for travelers who want to see AlUla’s most important cultural, historical and natural highlights without the stress of planning each visit separately.

Your local guide will take care of the details and share the stories, history and local perspective behind the places you visit, while keeping the itinerary comfortable and flexible throughout the two days.

Day-by-day itinerary

2 days2 daysPrivate tour
Day 1AlUla’s Iconic Highlights

  1. Hegra

    AlUla, Saudi Arabia

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Discover Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore monumental Nabataean tombs carved into sandstone mountains and learn about the ancient trade routes, burial traditions, and civilizations that shaped the region. Entry tickets are included. The visit follows the official site arrangements and may include other visitors and an official shuttle inside the archaeological site.

  2. Maraya

    Al Atheeb, AlUla, 43552, Saudi Arabia

    30 minutesAdmission included

    Stop outside Maraya, AlUla’s iconic mirrored building, and admire how its reflective exterior blends with the surrounding desert landscape. Enjoy time for photographs and views of Ashar Valley.

  3. Jabal AlFil (Elephant Rock)

    AlUla, 43521, Saudi Arabia

    30 minutes

    Visit one of AlUla’s most famous natural landmarks. Learn how wind and erosion shaped the sandstone formation and enjoy time for photographs among the surrounding desert scenery.

  4. Old Town of AlUla

    375 Route, AlUla, 43562, Saudi Arabia

    1 hour

    Walk through the historic streets of AlUla Old Town with your local guide. Discover traditional houses, narrow pathways, the old market area, and stories of the local community, pilgrims, and merchants who once lived and traveled through AlUla.

  5. Aljadidah - الجديدة

    Aljadidah - _______, AlUla, Saudi Arabia

    30 minutes

    Continue to AlJadidah Arts District, located beside AlUla Old Town. Explore its cafés, restaurants, local shops, boutiques, public artworks, and creative spaces while enjoying the lively evening atmosphere. Guests may have free time for dinner, shopping, or relaxing before returning to their accommodation.

Day 2Ancient Kingdoms and Natural Landscapes

  1. Dadan & Jabal Ikmah

    AlUla, Saudi Arabia

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Discover Dadan, the ancient capital of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms. Learn about the civilizations that controlled important trade routes in northwest Arabia and see the famous Lion Tombs carved high into the mountain. Entry tickets are included. The official visit may include other visitors and shared site transportation.

  2. Al Ula Oasis Trail

    Rd 375 - Lat 26.627918, Long 37.916806, AlUla, Saudi Arabia

    30 minutes

    Walk through the historic AlUla Oasis and learn about the traditional agricultural system, ancient water sources, date palms, citrus trees, and the role of farming in the lives of local families.

  3. Harrat Viewpoint

    Harrat Viewpoint, AlUla, Saudi Arabia

    30 minutes

    End the tour at Harrat Viewpoint, where you can enjoy panoramic views over AlUla’s mountains, oasis, Old Town, and desert landscape. This is an ideal location for sunset photographs and a memorable conclusion to the two-day experience.

  4. 30 minutesAdmission included

    Relax at Shalal Café, a peaceful location surrounded by mountains and natural scenery. Enjoy a break and purchase coffee or refreshments while taking in the landscape.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Your guide will be waiting for you at the Winter Park parking area. They will contact you via WhatsApp one day before the tour to confirm the meeting details and ensure a smooth pickup.

End / drop-off

Your guide will be waiting for you at the Winter Park parking area. They will contact you via WhatsApp one day before the tour to confirm the meeting details and ensure a smooth pickup.

Pickup locations4

The operator lists 4 pickup points. 3 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences3

  • Shaden ResortHail Street Alula 43515 Ksa, AlUla, 43563, Saudi Arabia
  • Our Habitas AlUlaAshar Valley, AlUla, 43511, Saudi Arabia
  • Banyan Tree AlUlaWadi Ashar, AlUla, 43563, Saudi Arabia
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Pickup is available from hotels and accommodations within AlUla. Your guide will contact you by WhatsApp before the tour to confirm the pickup location and schedule. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at the confirmed time.

What's included

Included

  • Full itinerary planning and on-ground coordination
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within AlUla
  • Local tour guide
  • Private air-conditioned transportation throughout both days
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water and refreshments
  • Hegra, Dadan & Jabal Ikmah entry tickets
  • WhatsApp support before and during your AlUla experience

Not included

  • Accommodation

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 12 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–1), Child (2–11), Adult (12–90)

Languages

Audio
English
Guide
English

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 8 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Riyadh
Product code
5580354P11

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • Date of birth
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 54 reviews
  • 54

Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (3).

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