Medina Holy Places Tour: Private vehicle, 2.5 hours

Four historic mosques, a martyrs' cemetery, and the mountain where Islam's second battle took place

A private tour of Medina's holy places in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, visiting Masjid-e-Quba (the first mosque built by Muslims), Masjid-e-Qiblateen (where the prayer direction changed), Masjid-e-Juma (site of the first Friday prayer), and the Seven Mosques complex. The tour also stops at Jannatul Baqi cemetery, Mount Uhud, and Salman Farsi Garden. Duration is approximately 2.5 hours. Vehicle size and language of your driver depend on which option you choose at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Madinah Holy Sites

• Pickup from your location
• Visit Masjid Quba
• Visit Masjid al-Qiblatayn
• Visit Masjid Jummah
• Visit Seven Mosques complex
• See Shuhada Uhud grave
• Visit Garden of Salman Farsi
• Pass by Jannatul Baqi cemetery
• Pass by Masjid Ghamama
• Pass by single dome mosque near Masjid e Nabawi

The experience

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel lobby and takes you to Masjid-e-Quba, built 6 kilometers outside Medina in the village of Quba before the city expanded to include it. This was the first mosque erected by Muslims. From there you move to Masjid-e-Qiblateen, where the congregation received the command to change the direction of prayer from Jerusalem to Mecca and shifted mid-salah under the Prophet's leadership. The route then covers Masjid-e-Juma on Medina's boundary, marking where the first Friday prayer took place shortly after the migration from Mecca, with approximately one hundred Muslims in attendance.

The second half of the tour reaches Jannatul Baqi, the main cemetery of Medina, where members of the Prophet's close family, around ten thousand companions, and many prominent figures are buried. You then visit the Shuhada Martyrs District in front of Mount Uhud, where Hamzah (the Prophet's uncle and known as the Lion of Islam) is buried. Mount Uhud itself is the site where the second battle in Islam took place in 3 AH. Nearby stands Salman Farsi Garden, where the Prophet planted three hundred date palms to free Salman Farsi from slavery. The tour concludes at the Seven Mosques complex, a cluster of six small historic mosques in the city.

Your driver speaks English, Hindi, Arabic or Urdu depending on your selection. The vehicle is air-conditioned and sized to your group: options range from a sedan for three passengers to a bus for forty-five. Hotel pickup is included, and you should be ready in your lobby ten minutes before the start time. The exact duration depends on traffic and time of day, though the operator estimates 2 to 2.5 hours for the full route.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned private vehicle sized to your group.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English, Hindi, Arabic or Urdu-speaking driver.
• visits to Masjid-e-Quba, Masjid-e-Qiblateen, Masjid-e-Juma, Jannatul Baqi cemetery, Mount Uhud, Salman Farsi Garden, and the Seven Mosques complex.

Options for this experience

6 options

Sedan Sonata, seats 3 passengersUp to 3 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00 and 15:00Seats 3 people, pickup is included

Hyundai H-1, seats 7 passengersUp to 7 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00 and 15:00Pickup is included

Hiace 10 PersonsUp to 10 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00 and 15:00Pickup is included

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GMC or Suburban, seats 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00 and 15:00Pickup is included

Bus (45 Pax)Up to 15 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00 and 15:00Seats 45 people, pickup is included

Coaster (15 Persons)Up to 15 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00 and 15:00Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 15:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Way to Saudi

Is this one for you?Pick your vehicle by group size at checkout (sedan for up to three, or a minibus for larger parties), then follow the fixed 2.5-hour route visiting Masjid-e-Quba, Masjid-e-Qiblateen, and other key sites without needing to coordinate separate transport.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Hindi, Arabic and Urdu.

What was Masjid-e-Quba and why is it the first stop on this tour?

Masjid-e-Quba was the first mosque built by Muslims, originally located 6 kilometers outside Medina in the village of Quba before the city expanded to include it. It marks the beginning of the organized Islamic community's physical presence in Medina.

Where is Masjid-e-Qiblateen and what happened there?

Masjid-e-Qiblateen is located in Medina and is historically important because it is where the congregation received the command to change the direction of prayer from Jerusalem to Mecca. The entire congregation led by a companion changed direction mid-prayer in response to this revelation.

What is Jannatul Baqi and who is buried there?

Jannatul Baqi, known as the Garden of Heaven, is the main cemetery of Medina. It holds members of the Prophet's close family, around ten thousand of his companions (Sahabah), and many prominent and pious personalities from early Islam.

What is the significance of Mount Uhud on this tour?

Mount Uhud is the site where the second battle in Islam took place in 3 AH. The tour visits the Shuhada Martyrs District in front of the mountain, where Hamzah, the Prophet's uncle and known as the Lion of Islam, is buried.

What should I do to prepare for this tour?

Be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the tour starts. The driver will meet you there. Provide your contact number with country code when booking, as the operator will contact you via WhatsApp with details.