What to do in Riyadh

Activities, attractions and tours
Riyadh

Riyadh Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Riyadh has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Riyadh is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Riyadh to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Riyadh Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Riyadh.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Riyadh attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Al Olaya District

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Unique features of Al Olaya District include the shopping and coffeehouses. Make a stop by Al Faisaliyah Tower or Kingdom Tower while you're exploring the area.

Al Olaya District
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Downtown Riyadh

Downtown Riyadh is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Al Batha Market and National Museum of Saudi Arabia.

Downtown Riyadh
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Diplomatic Quarter

Diplomatic Quarter is well-liked for its bars. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Riyadh area, you might plan a trip to King Abdulaziz Conference Center or Kingdom Tower.

Diplomatic Quarter
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Qurtubah

When in Qurtubah, you can plan a visit to Riyadh Front and Granada Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Qurtubah
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King Abdullah Financial District

When in King Abdullah Financial District, you can plan a visit to Riyadh Park Mall and The Boulevard Riyadh, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

King Abdullah Financial District
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Al Malaz

Travelers like the zoo in Al Malaz, and Riyadh Zoo is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Al Malaz

Day trip destinations from Riyadh