Visiting the Incredible Heritage Site Hegra in AlUla.
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Hegra, an Ancient City in Saudi Arabia Untouched for Millennia, Makes Its Public Debut , Probably one of the most beautiful places to visit in Saudi Arabia, AlUla is home to some of the most incredible natural wonders you will see in the country. It is a place full of history and beauty, Explore Hegra , Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, nestled in the northwest desert. Marvel at ancient tombs from 7,000 years of civilization and stunning rock formations like the 52-meter Elephant Rock. Enjoy the lush AlUla Oasis, adventure sports, and innovative art installation.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
An additional ticket will be sent to you once your booking is confirmed. This ticket is essential for joining the tour, as it contains a QR code that will be scanned by our team at the meeting point."
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The tour will pick you up from Winter Park, just north of AlUla. You can organize a taxi from your accommodation or drive there and park for free in its parking lot.
Hegra
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra, home to several rock-carved tombs. Learn about the culture and history of this extraordinary place and its people on a guided trip leaving from AlUla
What‘s Included
Pick up from your hotel in AlUla (Optional - to book with rates)
Bottled water
Entrance fees
English Guide
Personal expenses
Options
With Hotel Transfers
car: Pick up: We will pick up you from your hotels in Al Ula Drop off: After tour, we will drop off you at your hotels in Alula
Without Hotel Transfers
Bus: Pick up: We will pick up you from Winter Park in Al Ula. Drop off: After the tour, we will drop off you at winter park Al Ula
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Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
You can feel the awesomeness of ancient civilization.
toshi2006,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The first World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia (2008), Madain Saleh is an ancient site inhabited by Nabataeans from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD, and features a group of ornamented tombstones carved into a rock mountain. I was able to actually visit the ruins of ancient civilizations and feel how amazing they are. The 60th birthday concert of "X Japan no Yoshiki" was held at this World Heritage Site, and we sat with cheerleaders from Japan on the bus.
Hegra Tour
ayushs511,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was quite informative and the guide explained each of the 4 sites in both English and Arabic and also gave some time to us to take pictures. The transport (bus) provided was also very clean. Overall, an amazing experience.
Great experience in Hegra
Lavinia C,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very nice tour of Hegra. From the visitor centre we went by bus through the highlights of the site. We stopped at 5 places, admiring the nabatean tombs in all their splendor, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. We had enough time at each place to enjoy them. Really recommended!
Historic
Afghankiwi,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful visit..so much history here…stunning setting and scenery…well organised tour… I would like to go back again one day
Hegra, 2nd city of the Nabateans is 1st class
Kay S,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hegra is amazing and the landscape breathtaking. If you have been to or going to Petra it is more than well worth visiting Hegra also as it is a completely different experience, and far less crowded. I am in love with the Banyan Tree Resort nestled in the desert surrounded by dramatic rock formations.
Fantastic and cheaper and quieter than Petra
snowchick19,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the tour when we were staying in AlUla for a few days. Excellent guide, we were just 4 of a total group of 15. The guide was English speaking and was excellent. You could chose to do the tour in a vintage Land Rover for an extra £120 but the coach was fine. You only make 4 stops in total but all stops you are allowed off the coach to take photos.
Touring the ruins
toshikia875,May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful view. The guide's explanation was very easy to understand and I was very happy to learn more about Saudi Arabia's history.
It’s spectacular and...
Gregor J,May 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s spectacular and simply a must in AlUla. Professional organization and guidance. Amazing UNESCO site to remember for life.
Well organised tour
374jaysonn,Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour team to deal with on the booking of the activity. Basma was very helpful and prompt in answering queries regarding the tour. If you have your own car in AlUla you can directly meet at the Hegra South gate, where the tour starts. Saves commute time. The tour lasted roughly 2 hours and the local guides were very engaging.
Great tour
ManuelV866,Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The actual tour was 90 minutes, which is kind of enough. The lady guide was good, while a small speaker would have helped hear her better. The place is just amazing, not so much the graves but the overall, combined landscape. Thanks to the access being very controlled (fenced) it's 99% nature what you ha e all around. The day was sparkling blue, which also helped having amazing visibility.
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