A private Makkah Ziyarat tour with Taxi Bhai starts from SAR 200 in a sedan. The tour visits Jabal al-Nour (Cave of Hira), Jabal Thawr, Mina, Muzdalifah, and Arafat. Tours take 4 to 8 hours. Your driver waits at every site while you visit — there is no rushing.
What is Ziyarat?
Ziyarat (also spelled Ziyarah) means visitation of sacred places. For Umrah pilgrims, the days spent in Makkah are often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit sites connected to Islamic history.
A private Ziyarat tour is the most comfortable way to do this. You travel in your own vehicle, visit sites at your own pace, and your driver waits while you take your time at each location.
Tours are private — no strangers in the vehicle, no fixed group schedule.
Sacred sites included in the Makkah Ziyarat tour
Your driver will take you to all the major Makkah Ziyarat sites. The main ones are:
- Jabal al-Nour (Mountain of Light): home to the Cave of Hira, where the first Quranic revelation was received by the Prophet ﷺ. There is a climb of around 300 steps to reach the cave.
- Jabal Thawr: the cave where the Prophet ﷺ sheltered with Abu Bakr during the Hijra (migration to Madinah).
- Mina: the valley where Hajj pilgrims stay and where the symbolic stoning of Shaitan takes place.
- Muzdalifah: the open plain between Mina and Arafat, where Hajj pilgrims spend a night under the sky.
- Arafat (Jabal ar-Rahmah): the plain where the Prophet ﷺ gave his Farewell Sermon — the most important stop in the entire Hajj.
- Masjid al-Khaif (Mina): the mosque in Mina where the Prophet ﷺ performed prayers.
How the tour works
Your driver picks you up from your Makkah hotel at a time you choose. You then visit the sites in a logical order to save travel time.
At each site, the driver parks and waits while you explore, pray, or take photographs. You move on when you are ready — there is no tour group and no time pressure.
Most pilgrims finish within 5 to 6 hours, but if you want to climb Jabal al-Nour (about 30 to 45 minutes up and down) and spend meaningful time at each place, allow a full day.
Makkah Ziyarat prices 2026
All prices are for the entire vehicle — not per person.
- Sedan (Toyota Camry / Hyundai Sonata): SAR 200 — suits 1 to 3 passengers
- Hyundai Staria (7-seater): SAR 300 — ideal for families
- GMC Yukon XL (luxury SUV): SAR 500
- Toyota Hiace (up to 12 passengers): SAR 600
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a Makkah Ziyarat tour take?
A typical tour takes 4 to 8 hours. If you want to climb Jabal al-Nour (about 30–45 minutes up and down) and spend meaningful time at each site, allow a full day. You set the pace — the driver waits at each location.
Is the Makkah Ziyarat tour available at night?
Yes — Taxi Bhai operates 24/7. Many pilgrims prefer early-morning or post-Isha Ziyarat tours when the weather is cooler and crowds are smaller at sites like Jabal al-Nour. Simply specify your preferred departure time when booking.
Can I combine Makkah Ziyarat with a trip to Taif?
Yes — Taxi Bhai offers a separate Makkah to Taif day trip (approx. 180 km round trip, SAR 450 sedan). This covers Islamic heritage sites in Taif including Masjid Abdullah ibn Abbas and the scenic mountain road. It is typically booked as a separate day to Makkah Ziyarat.