Private AlUla tours • Licensed local guide
العلا مع فيصل · AlUla with Faisal

Private AlUla ToursLocal guide • private driver • airport transfers

Discover AlUla like a local.

Private AlUla tours with a licensed local guide. Get simple local advice, private transport and a trip plan that fits your time and bookings.

Why this is different

Simple local help for a better AlUla trip.

Know the best time to go, how long to stay, what to avoid, where to eat and what to do next.

Licensedlocal tour guide
Personaltrip planning & advice
Faisal, licensed local tour guide in AlUla
Meet Faisal — Your Local Guide in AlUla

Local knowledge that makes the trip easier.

Hi, I’m Faisal, a licensed local tour guide in AlUla. I help visitors plan easy, practical trips — from Hegra and Elephant Rock to routes, airport transfers, restaurants and daily plans.

My goal is simple: help you enjoy AlUla, use your time well and avoid unnecessary stress.

✓ Licensed local tour guide ✓ First-hand local knowledge ✓ Private & personalized trips
Top Places in AlUla

Start with the places that define AlUla.

Open any guide for simple advice on timing, visit length and what to expect.

Qasr al-Farid, the lone Nabataean tomb at Hegra, AlUla, in golden-hour light

Hegra

UNESCO-listed Nabataean heritage and one of AlUla’s essential experiences.

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Elephant Rock (Jabal AlFil) sandstone arch in AlUla with sunlight through the opening

Elephant Rock

An iconic landscape stop that works especially well around sunset.

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Mihlab al-Naqa ruins at Dadan with the AlUla palm oasis behind

Dadan & Jabal Ikmah

Ancient kingdoms, inscriptions and a deeper look at AlUla’s history.

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Street in AlUla Old Town at dusk

Old Town

Historic streets, cafés and an evening atmosphere worth slowing down for.

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Mirrored facade of Maraya in Ashar Valley, AlUla

Maraya

The mirrored landmark in Ashar Valley, best planned around current access.

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Harrat Viewpoint above AlUla at dusk

Harrat Viewpoint

A panoramic finish to the day, especially around sunset and early evening.

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Stay & Eat

Local places that fit your route.

I can help you choose hotels and restaurants based on your budget, location and daily plan.

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Where to stay

Luxury resorts, comfortable mid-range options and practical stays.

See the hotels I recommend →

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Where to eat

Restaurant suggestions that make sense before or after your planned stops.

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Route-based advice

Avoid wasting time crossing town just for a meal or hotel recommendation.

Experiences & Adventures

Choose an experience that fits your trip.

Times and availability can change, so check the experience first, then plan the day around it.

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Stargazing

Dark-sky desert time for guests who want a quieter evening experience.

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Desert Adventure

Off-road experiences for visitors who want more action in the landscape.

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Helicopter

A premium aerial perspective when flights are available for your dates.

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Spa & Wellness

Use resort time as part of the AlUla experience with wellness or massage.

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Sample AlUla Itineraries

One, two or three days — planned around real timing.

These are sample plans, not fixed packages. I adjust them around your tickets, hotel, season and flight times.

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One Day in AlUla

Heritage, a local stop, sunset and Old Town — with enough time between bookings.

View 1-day plan

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Two Days in AlUla

Split heritage and sunset stops so the trip feels balanced, not rushed.

View 2-day plan

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Three Days in AlUla

More time for Maraya, the Oasis, Old Town, Elephant Rock and relaxed local stops.

View 3-day plan

See all sample itineraries →

How booking works

Book official tickets yourself, or ask me for help.

Attraction tickets and events can be booked in your name on Experience AlUla, the official destination website. Check it for current times and availability.

1. Check official availability

Check current experiences, events and tickets on the official Experience AlUla website.

2. Tell Faisal your plan

Tell me what you booked or want to book. I will plan the pickup, timing and route around it.

3. Confirm your tickets

You can book directly on the official site. If you want help, send me your ticket times and I will fit them into a practical day plan.

This website is not the official ticketing site. Prices, availability and opening hours are set by the operators and may change.

Private Guide & Driver

Flexible service for your real schedule.

Your day can fit your hotel, flights, ticket times and preferred pace.

Private driver 5 hours — 500 SAR

Good for a half-day plan or a few selected places.

Private driver details →

Full-day driver 12 hours — 900 SAR

Good for visitors who want a flexible full day in AlUla.

Full-day details →

Airport transfer From 150 SAR

Round-trip airport transfer: 250 SAR. Multi-day trips and other durations are quoted on request.

Airport transfer details →

Attraction tickets, meals and third-party activities are not included unless stated. Opening hours and availability may change.

Simple & personal

One local contact for your AlUla trip.

Keep it simple: send your dates and bookings, get a practical plan, then confirm only the services you need.

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Send the basics

Send your dates, hotel, guest number, luggage and booked tickets.

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Build the route

Plan the day around ticket times, sunset, access rules and your pace.

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Confirm directly

Keep the plan and any changes in one WhatsApp chat with Faisal.

On Tripadvisor

Mentioned by travelers on Tripadvisor.

Travelers have mentioned Faisal in AlUla forum discussions. You can read the threads yourself.

Getting Around in Alula

Traveler thread, December 2023

Read on Tripadvisor →

Alula / Wadi Disah car/driver

Traveler thread, October 2023

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Al Ula Driver

Traveler thread, 2025

Read on Tripadvisor →

These are Tripadvisor forum discussions, not reviews of a listed business.

FAQ

Quick answers.

What car do you drive?

A white 2023 Lexus ES 350.

How many guests fit with luggage?

The car fits 3–4 guests with their luggage.

How and when do I pay?

All payment methods are available. You pay after the trip, typically at the airport on departure, once you are happy with your tour. No advance payment is needed for my guiding service. Official attraction tickets booked directly on the official site are paid to the operator there.

Plan My AlUla Trip

Tell me about your trip.

Share your dates, hotel, group size and interests. Your request will be prepared as a WhatsApp message so Faisal can help build a practical itinerary around your actual trip.

Your request will open in WhatsApp so you can send it directly to Faisal.
Arabic AlUla Guide • دليل العلا بالعربية

Planning AlUla, Hegra or Winter at Tantora?

For Arabic-speaking visitors, use our dedicated guides for السياحة في العلا، مدائن صالح (الحِجر)، موسم العلا وشتاء طنطورة. The guides explain practical visit planning and also point to official Royal Commission for AlUla and Experience AlUla resources where appropriate.

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السياحة في العلا

دليل عربي عملي لزيارة العلا ضمن السياحة في السعودية، وأفضل المواقع والتخطيط للرحلة.

الدليل العربي
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مدائن صالح / الحِجر

تعرف على الحِجر (هِجرا / مدائن صالح) وكيف تخطط للزيارة بدون استعجال.

دليل الحِجر
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شتاء طنطورة

معلومات عملية عن شتاء طنطورة وموسم العلا مع رابط البرنامج الرسمي.

شتاء طنطورة
Private local guide

See AlUla through local eyes.

Private guiding in AlUla with comfortable transport in a 2023 Lexus ES 350.

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