Explore Diriyah with a Guided Tour and Traditional Dinner from Al Olaya, Riyadh

Summary: 10/10 - This tour was amazing! Nada - our tour guide, she was knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions we had about the history of Riyadh. She made us feel really comfortable and open to ask anything. The food was good! We had tried some traditional food prior to going on this tour, but this food was even better! Our time at the markets was great as well. Nada was able to show us everything we were looking for and made sure we got good prices. Thank you so much. The communication from Richard and Nada were both great! We did this tour at the end of our trip - I would suggest doing this tour at the start of your trip - it helps learning the history first, giving more appreciation for the place. Thank you.

Summary: Excellent experience! Informative, flexible, professional, patient team that worked genuinely hard to provide an local, comprehensive experience while also patiently answering questions and accommodating bespoke requests within the itinerary. Couldn't recommend more highly!

Summary: I had an amazing time on this tour. If I could give it 10 stars I would! The ancient city, museum, and traditional food were all great. Getting to have a conversation with the tour guide was both engaging and interesting. I learned so much! Definitely recommend this :)

Summary: I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Nada she was incredibly informative and knowledgeable. The tour itself was also great as we went around the unesco heritage site of diriyah. We then went to a very local restaurant to try some typical Saudi dishes which were delicious. Nada also explained what they were and how they were typical to Saudi Arabia. We then walked around the souks which was also very interesting finishing with a lovely Saudi Arabian dessert in the square.

Summary: This is a great tour. You visit many key tourist spots - historical and cultural attractions. Our tour guide Nada was amazing. She was knowledgeable and let us set the pace of the tour. Nothing felt rushed. If we wanted to spend more time at one spot and less at another it was. Plus having a driver take you to different sites made this very worthwhile. I was disappointed that Al Masmak was closed but Riyadh construction waits for no one. Dinner was tasty and the restaurant we went to was authentic Saudi filled with locals. The server saw us 3 ladies (2 tourists) and decided to bring us a table. Nada ordered food according to our group and was always considerate. If you are on the tour with Nada bring your questions. She will try to answer all of them. As a solo female traveller it was wonderful to have a female guide.

Summary: A wonderful tour about the vibrant rich history of Saudi Arabia set amongst the ancient heritage city of At-Turaif followed by a fulfilling traditional meal and a shopping experience in a local souk. Suliman was a fantastic local guide who guided us through this wonderful half day tour giving us fabulous insights and answered any questions we had. I loved that we got to eat like a local in a maljis and were given a generous spread of delicious Saudi dishes. Suliman then took us through a shopping experience at the oldest souk in the city and I was very happy with my finds! Suliman was an experienced, friendly and engaging guide who was knowledgeable and accommodating. I would highly recommend him to anybody wanting to tour the city and it’s surroundings.

Summary: I booked this trip because of the raving reviews about Suliman, our tour guide, and they were absolutely correct! This was such a great tour and Suliman was fantastic. I enjoyed the dinner and the souk tour in particular because he explained a lot and really brought us Saudi culture closer. This tour covers a lot of things and gives space to also explore a bit by yourself. I absolutely recommend this tour! 👌

Summary: The Riyadh City Tour, from historic Diryah to the vibrant night market and its lively souks, was an enriching journey into Saudi culture and history. Highlights included a delightful traditional dinner and a captivating night market visit. Suliman, our tour guide, enhanced the experience with his excellent English, professionalism, and friendly demeanor, making us feel like we were exploring with a close friend. Highly recommended for an authentic Riyadh exploration!

Summary: What an incredible experience. Suliman was absolutely amazing. Such a great insight both into history and current like in Riyadh. He is so personal and ready to answer questions. We had a small group and everyone was just wonderful. One of the best tours I have been on anywhere in the world.

Summary: The description of the tour is very accurate - and the guide, Suliman, was super helpful and informative. Even though some plans had to change at the last minute, Dunes and Dates tour company could not have been more accommodating. Suliman ensured that we had other options open to us and made our tour of Riyadh really memorable. We all had a fantastic time, visited some amazing sites, learned a lot about Saudi culture and heritage - and had an amazing meal!