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Kuwait City Half Day Guided Tour for Group up to 5 Persons
2 Adults x $195.00
$390.00
Approx Total
$390.00
Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Arabic, English
Private transportation
Dinner
Kuwait Towers admission fees about USD 10$/Person
Overview
The famous half day Kuwait City tour (total 4 hours) focuses on the history of Kuwait, the evolution of Kuwait City as a town, and Kuwaiti culture in general. The tour guide will lead you through the most famous sights in the center of Kuwait City. You will immerse yourself in the story of each place, including its origin, cultural connotations, and current modern uses.
Itinerary
Kuwait Towers
The Kuwait Towers are a group of three thin towers in Kuwait City, standing on a promontory into the Arabian Gulf. We will stop to Take photos of the Towers and you will have an option to enter the Tower to view Kuwait City from top at level of 122 meter (admission fees about USD 10$/Person is not included in the package)
30 minutes
Grand Mosque
Located in the heart of the city, the Grand Mosque is the biggest and the official Mosque of Kuwait which means that official religious celebrations are held in this mosque only. Locals refer to this Mosque as ‘Al-Masjid Al-Kabir’. With total area of 46,000 square meters (490,000 sq ft), the building itself covers 20,000 square meters (220,000 sq ft). The Grand mosque is internationally renowned for its Islamic architecture and it has become one of Kuwait's most treasured landmarks. Indeed, the builders and designers have put a lot of effort in creating this mosque starting the project way back in 1979 and finally completing it seven years later in 1986 at a cost of about KD 14 million. Grand Mosque is popular for its prayer arrangement during the last 10 days of Ramadan. Thousands of Muslims gather during last 10 days of Ramadan. There will be guided tour inside the Mosque to see the details of the building architecture and interior design.
1 hour
Sadu House
Al Sadu House, a traditional Kuwaiti house, was built in 1936 and now became a cultural center of traditional women weavings and textiles to introduce and preserve the weaving heritage from the vast spots of the rural desert to the urbanized city.
30 minutes
Kuwait National Museum
Located along the Arabian Gulf Street between Seif Palace and National Assembly, the Kuwait National Museum is a true representation of the Kuwait Heritage. Designed by the French architect Michel Ecochard, visitors can enjoy this historical museum, which represent the Kuwaiti life in the past, their everyday activities, the rich trading history of Kuwait and its traditions.
30 minutes
Souk Al-Mubarakiya
Souq Al-Mubarakiya is a historic souq in Kuwait City, Kuwait. It is one of the oldest souqs in Kuwait, and was a center of trade prior to the discovery of oil. This market has been around for at least 200 years.
45 minutes
Kuwaiti Maritime Museum
Kuwaiti Maritime Museum is an exhibition of artifacts and ship materials as well as wooden traditional ships, marks and remains of Kuwaiti seafaring from different ages.
20 minutes
N/A (Pass By)
The Seif Palace was originally designated for the Emir royals. One of Seif Palace's best-known features is the watch tower, covered in blue tiles and with a roof plated in pure gold. Local materials such as clay, rocks, limestone, wood and metals were used in its construction.
N/A (Pass By)
The Kuwait National Assembly Building is the legislative building that houses the National Assembly of Kuwait.
Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center (Pass By)
The Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), informally known as the Kuwait Opera House, is the largest cultural center and opera house in the Middle East. The cultural center is part of the Kuwait National Cultural District.
Al Shaheed Park (Pass By)
Al Shaheed park, located on the periphery of Kuwait city, narrates the story of a land, its history and culture. The park consists of 200,000 m2 of greenery, featuring beautiful botanical gardens, two museums - Thekra & the Habitat, a visitor center, a lake, walkways and jogging tracks, making it the largest urban park in Kuwait.
The Fish Market (Pass By)
It’s not only The fish market, but a market for everything. Located at the seaside after Kuwait Towers.
Dar Al Athar Al Islamiya (Pass By)
Historical American Hospital building was built before more than 150 years in Kuwait converted to an Islamic Cultural Center. This exceptional cultural centre has stunning galleries that contain some of the highlights of the world-class Al Sabah Collection, part of which was in the National Museum before the Iraqi invasion. With informative labels in English and Arabic, videos with experts explaining the pieces and some exquisite sculptures and archaeological finds of great antiquity from across the region, it's everything the National Museum could be, albeit on a smaller scale.
Liberation Tower (Pass By)
The Liberation Tower is the second tallest tower in Kuwait, and the fifth tallest telecommunication tower in the world. It is the symbol of Kuwaiti Liberation, and represents the country's resurgence. Officially unveiled by the late Kuwaiti Amir, Sheikh Jabel Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on 10th March 1996, the tower is 372m tall, which is 40m taller than the Eiffel Tower. The Liberation Tower is so-named following the multinational coalition that led to liberation of the nation from seven months of Iraqi occupation during the Gulf war.
Dickson House Cultural Centre (Pass By)
A modest white building with blue trim, Beit Dickson was the home of former British political agent Colonel Harold Dickson and his wife, Violet, whose love of and contribution to Kuwait are documented in the various archives inside the house. Highlights include a collection of photographs taken during Kuwait’s British protectorate era, a replica museum of the Dicksons’ living quarters and an archive of Kuwaiti-British relations that dates from the 19th century to the 1960s when Kuwait became independent.
The Central Bank Of Kuwait New Headquarters Building (Pass By)
The Central Bank of Kuwait offers a strict currency system on behalf of the State of Kuwait. The bank regulates Kuwaiti stock market along with the Kuwait Stock Exchange, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of Finance.
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total tour duration is 5 hours including travel time from/to hotel and between attractions points.
Free Cancellation
June 11100% refund
June 12No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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A layover in Kuwait
Published on Mar, 2024
This is the perfect tour for a short stopover. I had around 6 hours, and that was plenty to see the highlights of the city. I was able to curate it as I wanted, which was perfect. Waleed, my guide, was very knowledgeable about the city and its history. He was kind, and I felt very safe as a solo female traveler. One piece of advice: if you are doing this tour while in transit through Kuwait (layover, stopover)- make sure to ask (in advance) for an address to put down on your visa form (visa is given on arrival in the airport).
Amazing tour
Published on Oct, 2023
It was amazing tour, I really enjoyed it. If you have only few hours in Kuwait, this is the perfect option. Waleed was great, he even adjusted a tour according to my preferences and made it even better than it was planed. He is very experienced and Great city, a lot of beautiful places to see.
Great tour and introduction to Kuwait.
Published on Oct, 2023
This was a really interesting tour, and great introduction to Kuwait City. Waleed was great and I learned a lot about this fascinating country.
A relaxed and informative tour of Kuwait
Published on Sep, 2023
I really enjoyed my tour of Kuwait with Waleed. I was apprehensive about going alone at first but Waleed was very professional and made me feel at ease right away. He picked me up from my hotel right on time in a large air-conditioned SUV, which was very comfortable. We went to a couple of spots like the Grand Mosque (must see!), the Sadu House, the Souk Mubarakiya market, and the Kuwaití towers. All along Waleed was informative about Kuwaití culture and whatever we were looking at, and he was patient and kind whenever I needed extra time to look at things. All in all, great experience with a kind, professional, and experienced guide. Would highly recommend booking with this company.
Great insight into the real Kuwait
Published on Sep, 2023
Great guide. Very knowledgable and his love for his country is infectious. Avoid Fridays as some things are closed.
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