Taif day trip from Makkah: Roses, strawberries and mountain views

A full day in Saudi Arabia's summer city, picking fruit and riding the mountain cable car

A private day tour from Makkah to Taif, Saudi Arabia's City of Roses, with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport. You pick strawberries at a farm, walk through rose gardens, ride a 20-minute cable car down Al Hada Mountain (4.2 km), visit rose perfume factories, explore Souq Okaz marketplace and its traditional crafts, and see Taif's museums and parks. Strawberry Farm entry and museum tickets are included. The cable car costs extra. The itinerary is flexible: certain sites may close for maintenance, and your guide can suggest restaurants or adjust stops to suit your interests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Taif City and Attractions

• Meet driver at hotel hall
• Travel in air-conditioned private vehicle
• Pick fresh strawberries at Strawberry Farm
• Visit Rose Garden for photos
• Enjoy nature at Arruddaf Park
• Ride 20-minute cable car at Al Hada Mountain
• Shop and walk in Taif's Heart Mall
• Relax at Seven Huts coffee shop
• Explore local history at museum
• Experience culture at Souq Okaz
• View scenery at Al-Shafa Mountain
• Return to hotel in private vehicle

The experience

The tour picks you up from your Makkah hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and heads to Taif, a mountain city 1,500 meters above sea level known for its cooler climate and fragrant roses. Your first stop is a working strawberry farm where you pick fresh fruit straight from the plants, then move to the rose gardens that made Taif famous across the region. The gardens sit at the heart of the city's perfume industry. You'll visit one of the rose product factories to see how the flowers become oils and fragrances.

The cable car up Al Hada Mountain is the centerpiece of the day. The 20-minute ride descends 4.2 kilometers down the mountainside, offering views across the Sarawat range. On clear days the vista stretches far enough to make the scale of the landscape real. At the top, Al-Shafa Mountain sits above 2,500 meters, ringed by white fog and natural rock formations. Between these high points, you'll walk through Arruddaf Park (a 500-square-meter stretch of open land with trails and a viewpoint for sunset), and stop at Souq Okaz, an ancient marketplace where you can browse handmade crafts and watch traditional events that connect to centuries of Saudi trade and culture.

The day includes time at Taif's Heart Mall if you want to shop or eat, and a visit to a local museum displaying tools and objects that show how the region's people lived. Your guide speaks English and can recommend Seven Huts Café or any other restaurant in the city. You pay for meals separately. Bottled water comes with the tour. The eight-hour itinerary is adaptable. If a site closes for maintenance or your interests shift, your guide will suggest alternatives and adjust the route.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off from Makkah.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• entry to the Strawberry Farm and local museum.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• parking fees and fuel surcharge.

Options for this experience

2 options

Taif, the City of Roses: a trip from MakkahGuide in English · No fixed timePickup is included

A day trip to Taif departing from JeddahGuide in English · No fixed timeVisit Taif from Jeddah, with pickup included

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (1 to 11 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 55

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Golden Destination

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private vehicle to move between Taif's scattered sites (rose fields, mountain views, and markets) at your own pace, with the option to add the Al Hada cable car experience or skip it based on your interests.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years).

What is there to do at the strawberry farm in Taif?

The strawberry farm lets you pick fresh strawberries directly from the plants and spend time in the open air around the growing fields. Entry is included in the tour.

How long is the cable car ride on Al Hada Mountain?

The cable car journey takes 20 minutes and descends 4.2 kilometers down the mountainside, offering views across the range. The cable car ticket costs approximately USD 22 per person and is not included in the base tour price.

What can I see and do at Souq Okaz?

Souq Okaz is an ancient marketplace in Taif where you can browse handmade crafts, watch traditional events, and experience the culture and heritage that have defined the site for centuries. It remains an active gathering place that blends history with contemporary celebration.

Is the tour flexible if I want to skip certain stops or add others?

Yes, the itinerary is adaptable. Your English-speaking guide can suggest alternative attractions, recommend restaurants and cafés, and adjust stops based on your interests or if any site is temporarily closed for maintenance.

What's included in the eight-hour tour from Makkah?

The tour includes private air-conditioned transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off, entry to the Strawberry Farm and museum, bottled water, fuel surcharge and parking fees. Meals, the cable car ticket and any café bills are separate.