Hijra landmarks tour Medina: First mosque and Prophet's wells

Walk the path of the first emigrants and drink from the Prophet's blessed wells

A private tour of Medina's foundational Islamic landmarks, beginning at the House of Kulthum ibn al-Hadm where the Prophet first stayed after the Hijra, then moving through Masjid Quba, the wells of al-Faqir and Ghars, and Bustān al-Mustazill. The route traces the early community's gathering places and the sites where the Prophet planted palm trees with his own hands, ending in reflection at one of the blessed wells.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore early Hijra landmarks in Madinah

• Visit House of Kulthum ibn al-Hadm
• Visit House of Sa‘d ibn Khaythamah
• Visit Masjid Quba
• Explore al-Masajid al-Sab‘ah area
• Visit Well al-Faqir
• Visit Well Gars and drink water
• Visit Well Aris
• Visit Bustān al-Mustazill and Well ‘Edhq
• Reflect at one of the blessed wells

The experience

Your first stop is the House of Kulthum ibn al-Hadm, the home that sheltered the Prophet upon arrival in Medina after the Hijra. From there, the tour moves to the House of Sa'd ibn Khaythamah, where the early emigrants and the Ansar gathered around the Prophet in those opening days. The private vehicle keeps the pace unhurried, allowing time to absorb each location's significance without the rhythm of a larger group.

Masjid Quba comes next: the first mosque built in Islam, where two units of prayer carry the spiritual reward of an entire pilgrimage. The tour then reaches the wells connected directly to the Prophet: the Well of al-Faqir, where Salman al-Farisi found freedom; the Well of Ghars, blessed by the Prophet's own words; and the Well of Aris. At Bustān al-Mustazill, you stand in the garden where the Prophet sought shade on his first day, with Abu Bakr beside him. Nearby is the 'Adhq Well, from which the Prophet drank. The journey also includes al-Masajid al-Sab'ah, the seven mosques that formed the first defensive line of Medina, each one a record of the Companions' courage.

The tour ends with a moment of stillness at one of the blessed wells, a space to reflect on the early light of prophethood in Medina. Bottled water and WiFi are provided throughout. The air-conditioned vehicle accommodates wheelchairs and infant seats, and the route is accessible for all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• air-conditioned private vehicle.
• WiFi on board.
• audio guide available in English, French, Arabic, Russian and additional languages.

Options for this experience

4 options

Private tour: Follow the first steps of the Hijra in MadinahUp to 4 per booking · No fixed timePickup is included

Sedan car (4 passengers)Up to 4 per booking · 10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:00Sedan car (4 passengers), pickup is included

MVP car (7 passengers)Up to 7 per booking · 10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:00Staria (7 passengers), includes pickup

GMC VIP car (7 passengers)Up to 7 per booking · 10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:00VIP GMC car, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish, French, Arabic, Malay, Russian, Turkish and Urdu

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Mzar

Is this one for you?Book the sedan for smaller groups or the MVP/GMC for larger parties, so your guide can pause at each landmark without syncing to other tours.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Well of Ghars and why is it part of this tour?

The Well of Ghars is one of the Prophet's own wells in Medina, blessed by his words: "What a blessed well, the Well of Ghars." The tour includes it as a stop where visitors can drink from the water and connect with the early days of the Islamic community in Medina.

Where did the Prophet stay when he first arrived in Medina?

The House of Kulthum ibn al-Hadm was the first home that welcomed the Prophet after the Hijra. It is the opening stop on this tour and marks the beginning of his life in Medina.

What makes Masjid Quba significant enough to visit?

Masjid Quba was the first mosque founded in Islam, built upon piety. According to Islamic tradition, two units of prayer offered here carry the spiritual reward of an entire pilgrimage, making it a central landmark in early Islamic history.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling with young children or need wheelchair access?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible throughout, with all areas and surfaces adapted for mobility. Specialized infant seats and pram space are available in the vehicle, and the tour suits all physical fitness levels.

What is Bustān al-Mustazill and what happened there?

Bustān al-Mustazill is a garden in Medina where the Prophet sat seeking shade upon his first arrival, with Abu Bakr standing beside him. The Prophet personally planted palm trees in this garden, and it remains a serene site of reflection connected to those early days.