Madina Private Ziyarah Tour: 3 Hours, Up to 6 Sacred Sites

Six sacred stops, one afternoon: Quba, Uhud, the Seven Mosques, and sites tied to the Prophet's life in Madinah

A private 3-hour ziyarah tour in Madinah visits up to six significant Islamic sites with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport. The itinerary is fully customizable and covers mosques, battlefields and historical landmarks at a pace that allows time for prayer and reflection at each stop. Choose your vehicle size at checkout: sedan for three, standard or luxury van for five, or minibus for eight passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit key Islamic sites in Madinah

• Visit Masjid Qiblatayn
• Visit Masjid Quba and pray
• Visit Mount Uhud and martyrs' graves
• Explore the Seven Mosques area
• Stop at Dhu’l-Hulayfah miqat point
• See an Ottoman-era mosque
• Visit Masjid Al-Jummah
• Explore Hejaz Railway Station
• Visit the Well of Ghars
• Stop at Salman Al-Farsi garden

The experience

You arrive in Madinah with a free afternoon or morning, and rather than navigate the city alone or rush through a crowded group tour, you book a private guide who meets you at your hotel. The tour runs three hours and covers up to six stops, not ten or twelve, which means you actually spend time at each one instead of stepping off a bus for photos. The guide speaks English and knows the history, the Prophet's life, and the spiritual weight of each site well enough to explain it, not just point at it.

The route typically includes Masjid Quba, the first mosque built in Islam, where you can pray two rak'ahs in a calm setting; Mount Uhud, where the historic battle took place and where the martyrs, including Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib, are buried; the Seven Mosques, connected to the Battle of the Trench; and Masjid Qiblatayn, where the direction of prayer was changed from Jerusalem to Makkah. You might also visit Dhu'l-Hulayfah, the miqat point where pilgrims enter the state of Ihram before traveling to Makkah, or Masjid Al-Jummah, believed to be where the Prophet led the first Friday prayer in Madinah. The Hejaz Railway Station, the Well of Ghars, and the garden of Salman Al-Farsi are other possible stops. Because the itinerary is fully customizable, you can ask your guide to adjust it based on what matters most to you: more time at one mosque, a skip of another, a focus on sites connected to a particular companion or event.

The vehicle is comfortable and air-conditioned. You choose the size when you book: a sedan for three passengers, a standard or luxury van for five, or a minibus for eight. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and bottled water comes with the tour. The pace and the private format mean you're not waiting for stragglers or listening to a guide address twenty people at once. The experience is built around your group's needs and the time you want to spend in reflection or prayer at each location.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Madinah location.
• visit to up to six key ziyarah sites chosen from mosques, battlefields and historical landmarks.
• English-speaking guide providing insights into Islamic history and the Prophet's life.
• comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle in your choice of size.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• fully customizable itinerary adjusted to your interests and pace.

Options for this experience

4 options

Sedan (3 PAX)Up to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00Sedan, pickup is included

Standard van for 5 passengersUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00Standard van, includes pickup

Luxury van for 5 passengersUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00Luxury van, pickup is included

Minibus for 8 passengersUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00Minibus, includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by MyTourPass DMC

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to move through Madinah's sacred sites at your own pace with time for prayer and reflection, rather than following a fixed schedule with a large group. The private format and customizable route mean you spend real time at each stop instead of collecting photos, and you can adjust the day based on what draws you most, whether that's the early mosques, the battlefields, or the sites connected to specific companions and events.

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Top questions

What is Masjid Quba and why is it significant in this tour?

Masjid Quba is the first mosque built in Islam, founded by the Prophet Muhammad, and a place of immense spiritual reward. The tour includes time to pray two rak'ahs there and reflect on the early days of Islam in a calm atmosphere.

Can I customize which sites I visit, or is the itinerary fixed?

The itinerary is fully customizable. You can work with your guide to adjust which of the up to six sites you visit based on what matters most to you, whether that's more time at one mosque, a focus on battlefields, or sites connected to specific companions.

Does the tour include time for prayer at the mosques?

Yes. The tour is designed to allow time for reflection and prayer at each stop. You can offer prayers where permitted, and the guide builds the schedule around your needs rather than rushing through multiple sites.

What vehicle options are available, and how many people can fit?

You choose your vehicle at checkout: a sedan seats three passengers; a standard or luxury van seats five; a minibus seats eight. All vehicles are air-conditioned and included in the tour price.

Is hotel pickup included in the tour?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Madinah hotel are included in the tour, along with bottled water during the three hours.

What is the miqat point at Dhu'l-Hulayfah, and why would I visit it?

Dhu'l-Hulayfah is the miqat point where pilgrims traveling from Madinah to Makkah enter the state of Ihram. The guide explains the rules and spiritual preparation for Umrah or Hajj, making it both educational and practical if you're planning a pilgrimage.