Prophet Muhammad tour in Makkah: Jabal Thawr to Jabal Al Noor

Walk the mountains where the Prophet's story unfolded, not just hear about them from a distance.

This tour traces the Prophet Muhammad's spiritual journey across Makkah's key sites: Jabal Thawr (the migration cave), the Pledge of Aqaba mosque, the valley of Prophet Ibrahim, and Jabal Al Noor (where the Quran's revelation began). You travel by private vehicle with an audio guide available in English, French, Arabic, Malay and two additional languages, and finish at the Hira Cultural Exhibit's museums. The tour runs about two and a half hours and includes bottled water and WiFi on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Spiritual journey through Makkah sites

• Visit Mount Thawr cave refuge
• Explore historic mosque visited by Prophet
• Pass through valley of Prophet Ibrahim
• Climb Mount Noor and hear stories
• Tour Hira Cultural Exhibit and museums

The experience

The route moves through four landmarks tied to the Prophet's life, each one narrated through the app via text and audio guide as you arrive. Jabal Thawr shelters the cave where the Prophet and his companion took refuge during the migration to Medina: a turning point in Islamic history. The Pledge of Aqaba mosque, built over 1,300 years ago, stands where the Prophet visited and witnessed a transformative moment in his call. Between these sites, you pass through the valley where Prophet Ibrahim was sent, a story the guide shares as you move through the landscape.

Jabal Al Noor is the mountain where the Quran's revelation began, and like every significant place in Makkah, it carries stories tied to the Prophet's life. The audio guide walks you through them as you stand there. At the end of the journey, you visit the Hira Cultural Exhibit, a museum complex with exhibitions on the Hira Cave, the Prophet's life, and the history of Mecca and Medina, all presented with modern displays designed to deepen the experience.

You choose between a sedan for up to four passengers, a VIP car for seven, or an MPV for seven. All options include private transportation from your location, air-conditioned seating, bottled water, and WiFi on board. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and infant seats are available if needed.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• audio guide in English, French, Arabic, Malay and two additional languages via the Mzar App.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.
• entry to the Hira Cultural Exhibit museums.

Options for this experience

3 options

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

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

VIP car (seats 7 passengers)Up to 7 per booking · 10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:00GMC, 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 to4h 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 availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mzar

Is this one for you?Choose the sedan if you're traveling solo or with one or two others. Pick the VIP or MPV car if your group is larger and you want everyone in a single vehicle for the entire journey. The audio guide means you don't need to hire a separate guide, and the fixed route covers all four major sites in two and a half hours.

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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 exactly is Jabal Thawr and why does the tour start there?

Jabal Thawr is the mountain that shelters the cave where the Prophet Muhammad and his companion took refuge during their migration to Medina, one of the most significant events in Islamic history. The tour begins here to trace the Prophet's journey chronologically through the key moments of his life.

Do I need to climb the mountains or walk long distances?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You travel by private vehicle between sites and experience each location via audio guide. The itinerary does not require strenuous climbing or extended walking.

What languages is the audio guide available in?

The audio guide is available in English, French, Arabic, Malay, and two additional languages, delivered through the Mzar App as you visit each site.

What is the Hira Cultural Exhibit and is it included?

The Hira Cultural Exhibit is a museum complex in Mecca with exhibitions on the Hira Cave, the Prophet Muhammad's life, and the history of Mecca and Medina, presented using modern displays. It is included at the end of the tour.

Can I book this tour for a group larger than four people?

Yes. You can choose the VIP car or MPV option, each seating up to seven passengers, so larger groups travel together in one vehicle.