Your tour of Riyadh will start by visiting the primary custodian of the Saudi national heritage and culture, the National Museum. Today it is a place of learning and discovery that hosts a unique collection of artifacts and covers the whole history of the Arabian Peninsula up to the modern era.
You will continue to the nearby Murrabba Palace that used to be the royal residence. The palace was named after its square 40 by 40 meters shape and is now one of the city’s major museums. Adjacent to the palace, a modern building hosts a collection of King Abdulaziz’s personal items that you will briefly tour.
After having lunch in the city, you will delve further into old Riyadh by going to the downtown area, visiting the old “Souq” the Dirah Souq famous for buying antique carpets and other useful Saudi heritage antiques. Then you will visit the Masmak Fort and from there you will head to the famous Kingdom Tower and its Sky Bridge to see Riyadh. You will visit a panoramic viewpoint nearly 300 meters above the city.
