Hegra Day Tour

A guided visit to Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, with transport inside the site and local Rawi storytellers leading the route.

Hegra, AlUla · Saudi Arabia · Experiences

Hegra was the southern city of the Nabataeans, the people who built Petra. More than 100 monumental tombs are carved into the sandstone outcrops of the AlUla valley. It became Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 and opened to general visitors in 2020.

The Hegra Day Tour includes transport inside the heritage site, which matters because the tombs are spread across a wide area. The route includes major Nabataean tombs, carved rock faces and the Diwan halls. Tours are led in English and Arabic by AlUla's local storytellers known as Rawis.

Book this as the centre of an AlUla trip rather than an add-on. The site rewards time and the best light comes early or late in the day.

Who this place suits

First time visitors to AlUla
History and archaeology
Photography in early morning or late afternoon light

Good to know

Guided tours with site transport are the standard way into Hegra. Book through Experience AlUla.
October to March is the comfortable season. Summer is very hot.
AlUla has its own airport with domestic flights. Confirm schedules before booking.
Book ahead in peak season and during AlUla festivals.

Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Hegra without a tour?

Visits run as guided tours with transport inside the site. Book through Experience AlUla and check current options when you plan.

What is Hegra?

The Nabataean city south of Petra, with more than 100 rock cut tombs. It was Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Experience AlUla official tour page · checked 10 September 2026