Madinah Islamic Heritage Tour

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About this activity

Discover the profound history of Medina with a comprehensive tour that covers significant Islamic landmarks. Visit the Uhud Battlefield, where pivotal events unfolded, and explore the Martyrs of Uhud Cemetery for a reflective experience. The journey includes key mosques such as Masjid Quba, the first mosque in Islam, and Masjid Qiblatayn, known for its unique dual prayer niches. Engage with the rich heritage at historical sites like the Hijaz Railway Station and the Garden of Salman al-Farsi. This tour provides an in-depth understanding of the early Islamic community's struggles and achievements.

Visit essential Islamic heritage sites in Medina
Explore the significant Uhud Battlefield and Martyrs Cemetery
Discover historical mosques including Masjid Quba and Masjid Qiblatayn
Gain insights into the early Islamic community's life and struggles

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Audio guide: German, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Madina Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Masjid Quba

20 min

A more prominent mosque drawing, representing the first mosque in Islam.
Masjid Al Qiblatayn

20 min

A distinctive mosque with two prayer niches (qiblas), one facing north and one south.
The Seven Mosques

20 min

A long, wavy line representing a trench, with seven small mosque icons clustered nearby.
Ghars Well

10 min Admission not included

Ghars Well : Another stone well icon.
Stop 5

10 min

The place where the Prophet prayed the first Jumuah in Madina
The House Of Syeda Fatima Bint Al-Husayn

10 min

a site of historical and religious significance. This was her residence after she moved from her grandmother's house, which was incorporated into the expanding Prophet's Mosque. The house, which includes a well she dug, is a testament to her resilience and a place for visitors to connect with the history of the Prophet's family.
Mount Uhud

30 min

Mount Uhud is a historic mountain in Medina, Saudi Arabia, known as the site of the Battle of Uhud in 625 CE. It is an important destination for Muslim pilgrims and tourists, with several key sites to visit. Prophet Muhammad once said of it, "Uhud is a mountain which loves us and which we love".
Stop 8

10 min

According to the story, Salman Al-Farsi was an enslaved worker on a farm in Madinah. To gain his freedom, his owner demanded that he plant 300 palm trees and pay 40 ounces of gold.

Prophetic miracle: To help, the Prophet Muhammad planted the date palm saplings himself. All 300 trees bore fruit in the same year, miraculously fulfilling the condition and freeing Salman.
Stop 9

10 min

Bir Uthman (Bir Rumah) is a historic water well located in Medina, Saudi Arabia, known for its deep roots in early Islamic history. It is famously associated with Uthman ibn Affan, the third caliph of Islam, who purchased and endowed it for the free use of the Muslim community during a time of drought.
Stop 10

10 min

The Al Hejaz Railway Station in Madinah is a historic landmark built in the early 20th century during the Ottoman era. It once connected Madinah to Damascus, serving pilgrims traveling to the holy city. Today, it stands as a beautifully preserved museum showcasing the region’s rich transportation and cultural heritage.
Stop 11

Passing by

Anbariya Mosque, also known as the Hamidiya Mosque, was built during the Ottoman period near the Al Hejaz Railway Station in Madinah. It was constructed by order of Sultan Abdul Hamid II in the early 20th century. The mosque is admired for its elegant Ottoman architecture and historical significance as part of the railway complex.
Stop 12

10 min

The Well of Al-Ahn is one of the Prophetic wells into which the Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, spat, blessed, and performed ablution. It is also known as Al-Yasira, derived from the word for ease, which is the opposite of hardship.
Stop 13

10 min

The Well of the Seal, also known as the Well of Aris or the Well of the Ring, is named after the incident during the caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan (may God be pleased with him). The Prophet's ring, which had been passed down through generations from Abu Bakr to Umar and then to Uthman, was accidentally dropped into this well and lost. This event led to the well being called the Well of the Ring.
Al Radadi Farms And Cold Stores (Date Garden)

10 min

Visiting Dates Farm