Umrah Guide in Makkah & Medina: English-Speaking Islamic Scholar

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An Umrah guide tour in Makkah and Medina led by a professional Islamic scholar who speaks English or Urdu and walks you through the complete pilgrimage process. The guide performs Umrah alongside you, covering around 10–12 sites in Makkah and 6–7 in Medina. Airport pickup, hotel check-in assistance, and round-the-clock WhatsApp support are included. All fees and taxes are covered upfront.

Step-by-step itinerary

Umrah guidance and luxury transport

• Meet professional Umrah guide
• Receive guidance on Umrah rituals
• Use luxury transport service
• Perform Umrah with guide

The experience

Your guide is a trained Islamic scholar and Mualim, a person qualified to lead Umrah, who speaks English, Arabic, or Urdu. Rather than narrate from a distance, the guide performs the rituals with you and explains each step as it happens, so you understand the meaning and the sequence. The tour covers 10–12 significant sites in Makkah and around 6–7 in Medina, moving at a pace that lets you absorb what you're learning rather than rushing through a checklist.

Logistics are handled from the moment you land: you'll be picked up from Jeddah or Medina airport (depending on your option), helped through hotel check-in, and given a WhatsApp number for any questions or emergencies during your stay. The company operates from the UK but has a ground team in Saudi Arabia working directly with local hotels and transport partners, so arrangements are reliable and prices are competitive. Luxury transport is included, and the driver and guide are trained in local laws and customs.

If you want to add a Ziarat tour (visits to other sacred or historical sites), that can be arranged on any day you choose. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller. A tourist visa is available through the company and includes 100,000 SAR insurance coverage for your journey.

What’s included

• Professional Islamic scholar guide who performs Umrah with you and explains each ritual.
• English, Arabic, or Urdu-speaking guide.
• airport pickup and hotel check-in assistance.
• 24/7 WhatsApp emergency support.
• luxury transport throughout your stay.
• all fees and taxes.
• tourist visa option with 100,000 SAR insurance coverage.

Options for this experience

7 options

Medina Airport PickupUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English, Arabic or Urdu · No fixed timeLasting 30 minutes, this trip runs from Medina airport to Medina in a Ford or Camry. It offers first class service with our new cars, and pickup is included.

In-person Umrah guideUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English, Arabic or Urdu · No fixed timeIn this service, a guide is provided in person in Makkah. The guide performs umrah alongside you and guides you throughout. Lasting 3 hours.

Jeddah Airport PickupUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English, Arabic or Urdu · No fixed timeA 1-hour trip from Jeddah airport to Makkah, or anywhere in Makkah within 70 km, in a Ford or Camry. Pickup is included.

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Umrah TaxiUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English, Arabic or Urdu · No fixed timeLasting 1 hour, this Jeddah to Makkah trip uses a Ford or Camry. Pickup is included.

Pickup at Jeddah airport for 6 passengersUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Arabic or Urdu · No fixed timeLasting 1 hour, this Jeddah to Makkah transfer runs to Makkah or anywhere within 70 km in a luxurious Hyundai H1. Pickup is included.

Transfer from Makkah to MedinaUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Arabic or Urdu · No fixed timeLasting 4 hours, this transfer runs from Makkah to Medina or from Medina to Makkah in a luxurious, comfortable 7-seater H1 van. Pickup is included.

Umrah transfer for 3 passengersUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English, Urdu or Arabic · No fixed timeUmrah transfers for 3 passengers, lasting 4 hours. Pickup is included, from Jeddah or Medina. Routes can run Jeddah to Makkah, Makkah to Medina, and Medina to the airport, or be customised.

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 day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Arabic and Urdu

Audio guideEnglish, Arabic and Urdu

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

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

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Choose a guide option if you want someone who is both a trained Islamic scholar and a Mualim walking through the rituals with you, not narrating from the side, but performing them alongside you so you understand the meaning. Pick the airport pickup that matches your arrival city, and add a Ziarat tour on whichever day fits your schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Arabic and Urdu.

How long does the Umrah guide tour take?

The tour runs between 1 and 4 hours depending on your pace and which sites you visit. Your guide adjusts the schedule to your needs and energy level.

What does the guide actually do during the tour?

The guide is an Islamic scholar and trained Mualim who performs the Umrah rituals alongside you and explains each step (the prayers, the circumambulation, the sa'y between Safa and Marwa), so you understand what you're doing and why.

Is airport pickup included?

Airport pickup is included in several options: Jeddah airport pickup, Medina airport pickup, and a 6-passenger Jeddah pickup. You choose the option that matches your arrival point and group size at checkout.

What happens after I land at the airport?

You'll be picked up by the company's transport, taken to your hotel, and helped with check-in. You're given a WhatsApp number to contact the team anytime during your stay if you need help or have questions.

Can I customize the tour or add extra sites?

Yes. Ziarat tours to other sacred or historical sites can be arranged on any day you choose. The company also arranges customized trips on a daily basis depending on what you want to see.

What's included in the price?

All fees and taxes are included upfront. The guide, transport, hotel check-in assistance, and 24/7 WhatsApp support are covered. Food and drinks during tours are not included.