Visiting the Incredible Heritage Site Hegra in AlUla.

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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‘s Included

Pick up from your hotel in AlUla (Optional - to book with rates)

Bottled water

Entrance fees

English Guide

Personal expenses

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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

Reviews

4.92

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Historic
Afghankiwi,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful 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
5.00
Hegra 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
5.00
We 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
5.00
It 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
5.00
It’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
5.00
Amazing 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
4.00
The 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.
A remarkable experience,...
peter p,
Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A remarkable experience, organised and guided really well, with fascinating stories of the past and interesting details. If you start at Winter Park, it takes almost 3 hours and a half ...
Little Petra in a lunar landscape
lucapul,
Jan 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic archaeological site and must-see. The Nabataeans made Petra and here their tombs set in the breathtaking sandstone rocks. A tip: we bought tickets online directly from the Saudi Tourism Board website and went there Uber
Guides and the staff were...
Yarshad M,
Jan 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Guides and the staff were very patient and answered all the questions. They also help to take pictures, give you enough time to take the pictures and have knowledge of history of the place.