Associated with the change in the direction of prayer.
Sirah Sites
Historical Mosques of Madinah
A route through the historical mosques of Madinah, with the background and significance of each explained.
At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Group size
- Up to 15 guests
- Languages
- Arabic / English
- Season
- Year-round
Tour overview
What this tour is for
Madinah has a number of historical mosques spread across the city, and visiting them without context can feel repetitive. This tour arranges them into a route that makes the connections between them clear.
Your guide explains the background of each, what is documented about it and how it fits into the wider picture of the city.
What you'll experience
On the day
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A planned route rather than a scattered set of stops.
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Background on each mosque and why it is associated with the events it is.
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Guidance on visiting etiquette at each location.
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Time for questions and photographs.
Places & highlights
Where the tour goes
The exact stops can vary with traffic, opening hours and prayer times. Your guide confirms the route with you at the start of the tour.
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Connected with the first days of the community in Madinah.
The cluster of small historic mosques on the northern side.
Further locations depending on the time available and the route chosen.
Sample content. Descriptions of each location are kept general at this stage and will be reviewed before launch.
Tour journey
How the day is paced
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0:00
Pickup
Meet your guide and review the route.
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0:30
First stops
The southern part of the route with commentary.
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1:45
Central stops
Continuing through the historical mosques.
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3:00
Northern stops
The mosques in the Khandaq area.
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4:00
Return
Drop-off at your hotel.
Before your tour
Practical information
- About 4 hours
- Set by the vehicle you choose
- Arabic or English
- Light to moderate
- Modest clothing is required at every stop
Gallery
From the tour
Your guide
Guides who lead this tour
You can request a specific guide during booking. Who is offered depends on your language, group size, date and visiting time.
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Ibrahim Al-Harbi
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Aisha Rasheed
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Sumayyah Adil
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Nabil Farouk
Tour FAQs
Questions about this tour
Yes, where prayer times fall during the tour your guide will plan for it.
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