AlUla 2 Day Private Tour with Local Guide

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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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: Abdullah Guide

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Accommodation

Itinerary

Day 1 · AlUla’s Iconic Highlights

Hegra

2 hours Admission 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.
Maraya

30 min Admission 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.
Jabal AlFil (Elephant Rock)

30 min

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.
Old Town of AlUla

one 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.
Aljadidah - الجديدة

30 min

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 2 · Ancient Kingdoms and Natural Landscapes

Dadan & Jabal Ikmah

2 hours Admission 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.
Al Ula Oasis Trail

30 min

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.
Harrat Viewpoint

30 min

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.
Stop 4

30 min Admission 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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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 point

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 points

Shaden Resort
Our Habitas AlUla
Banyan Tree AlUla

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.