Saudi Arabia Tour from Bahrain with traditional meal
Overview
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5 hours
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This 5-hour half-day Saudi tour from Bahrain is the ideal getaway for travelers short on time and budget but eager for a rich cultural experience. Thanks to the smooth and hassle-free journey across the King Fahad Causeway (Bahrain-Saudi Bridge), reaching Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province is incredibly convenient—just a scenic drive away. The tour highlights the essence of Arab heritage, with stops at a charming Heritage Village featuring an antique museum, a memorable dining experience at a Guinness Award-winning traditional restaurant, and a photo opportunity at Dammam’s architectural gem, “Ithra.” It’s a quick cultural deep dive that feels worlds away, yet is right next door.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Experience the culture and heritage of Saudi Arabia and enjoy the best traditional food & Arabian coffee.
Ithra
Photostop at the most iconic building of Dammam
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
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Saudi Arabia Tour from Bahrain with traditional meal
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Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing first time tour to Saudi Arabia!
Sigurd V,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hasher was the best possible guide anyone could have ever asked for! Highly recommended!!! He explained all about Saudi Arabia, the wider region and anything else really that was of interest, and made sure that we had an amazing time throughout the day!
Great trip with an excellent guide
Yat Y,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hasher is a fantastic guide. Very polite, respectful, and also very friendly. He was responsive and supportive from the start even before the trip as we applied for eVisa. A very enjoyable way to spend a few hours getting a short impression of the neighbouring kingdom!
Fascinating insights
michael d,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00For a relatively short trip, it was a fascinating look into a country that not a lot of folks have the opportunity to experience as tourists.
Great day trip
Catherine M,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day tour - Great guide who was helpful- guide helps at passport control which makes things effortless
The single most fantastic thing I did all week
swhiteford1218,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Okay I had just written a lengthy, detailed review on my phone and it just disappeared when I opened a different app before posting it. So let's try again: Hasher is a FANTASTIC tour guide. He is a serious, cultured gentleman. I was impressed not only only by his knowledge of the tour's sites but by his local and regional knowledge and his willingness to share it with me, repeating and spelling out local words and names so I could update my social media. There are only two stops on this tour - but don't let that deter you. The are two AMAZING, fully rounded stops. The first is The Heritage Center. O.M.G. It has THE most beautiful local-style interior. While it's a little light on history - it is rich on culture. And the traditional meal? I still fantasize about it. I opted to have sit on the ground-level traditional sofas. The pics are stunning. The next stop was the amazing, enormous historical deepdive called the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture - Ithra. Okay so here's the thing - there is soo much to see and time is limited, so if you're into history - start at the museum. Do the (impressive!) library, Energy Center etc. and all the other stuff after that. That stuff is free - but the museum's ticket isn't included in the tour. It's was around USD$10 and soooo worth it. Hasher waits for you in the cafe and you basically get free reign to run around this cultural playground. He even bought me coffee! I cannot recommend this tour enough. Don't think - just book - it is MORE than worth it.
Worthwhile tour
Carolin K,,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hasher is a professional. He is a careful driver with good commentary along the way. He answered questions prior to my trip before I arrived in the country. The trip was at a good pace and very informative and interesting. He also has a very comfortable vehicle. He's a native of the country and full of information. I would recommend him for this tour or one for Bahrain.
Excellent
adrienneredhead,,Mar 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent driver and a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Thank you for a very memorable and informative morning.
Very professional and well worth the price!
Garpenholtz,,Oct 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are two girls (26-28 years old) from Scandinavia who did this tour with Hasher in October 2023 and we couldn’t be more satisfied. It was very professionally handled from beginning til end, with communication and information before pick-up and an excellent guide experience throughout the day. We had lots of questions and Hasher answered them all with enthusiasm, while adding in interesting and fun facts as we went along. The activities were great as well, with the highlight being the visit to the caves and the traditional food. Hasher also made sure we had drinks and snacks for the longer drives between activities. Highly recommended!
A trip worth the time
mattwW1904GO,,Aug 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! The caves were amazing and a nice break from the summer heat. Our guide was very nice, knowledgeable and helped us enjoy our trip.
Great day trip to see Saudi Arabia
Explorer15799229164,,May 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect day trip from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia by car. There’s fun ATV desert ride in the early morning, followed by a visit to the Al Qarah Mountain, then crossing the desert to the coastal city of Damman. A very special and delicious authentic Saudi lunch is included. My tour guide Hasher is knowledgeable, accommodating, and patient. Highly recommended if you want to sample the beautiful and hospitable Kingdom in a day. Tip: get the aVisa online to save time at the border. It takes 10 minutes to fill out the form and a copy of the visa will be sent back in 5 minutes. The immigration officer only needs to see the eVisa from the mobile phone. Very easy and stress free.
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