Overview
The Medina Dining Experience is the perfect introduction to the city, offering guests a fun and interactive tour of the city's gastronomic highlights while showcasing Medina's cultural heritage with hands-on activities designed to entertain as well as educate.
From learning how to blend your own Dukkah spices to infusing smoked water and traditionally preparing coffee. The Medina Dining Experience is not just a meal, itโs everything the first-time visitor needs to experience.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Lunch
Dinner
Tea and coffee
Transportation
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Once you reach the entrance to Baytona Restaurant and Cafe, head through the door and follow the path through the palm trees to the back of the restaurant where your guide will be waiting for you!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
The Medina Dining Experience perfectly introduces the regionโs culture and cuisine, offering guests a fun and interactive tour of Medina's gastronomic highlights.
Begin your journey by learning about the traditional method of preparing Saudi coffee in the region, and how the rhythmical sounds of the Nijr are used as a welcoming signal for strangers to partake before playing a traditional Bedouin rhythm together.
Next, learn about the ancient spice routes and put your sense of smell to the test, in a spice identification game before learning how to blend Saudi Arabiaโs #1 spice mix, from Medina, to use on your food and take as a souvenir.
Watch the ancient techniques of preparing traditional smoke-infused water. before taking your seat around a feast of famed Medini rice dishes.
Finish the experience with delicious mint tea made from the many incredible mints grown locally in the region, before taking a lesson in oud, one of the most popular incense in Saudi Arabia before heading home.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Riyadh).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Medina Dining Experience
Can I cancel Medina Dining Experience for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Once you reach the entrance to Baytona Restaurant and Cafe, head through the door and follow the path through the palm trees to the back of the restaurant where yourโฆ
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Tea and coffee
What's not included?
- Transportation
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Arabic, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Dunes & Dates Travel co.
