Damascus · From $120 per day
A Flexible Private Damascus Experience
Explore Damascus at a pace that leaves room for questions, coffee, unplanned discoveries, and the ordinary details that make the city feel alive. Book one day, several consecutive days, or spread the experience across a longer Syria journey.
DurationFlexible — one day or more
PickupAny Damascus accommodation accessible by car
Group sizePrivate · up to 3 travelers
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGEInscribed 1979 · World Heritage property
The Ancient City of Damascus is recognized for its exceptional historical continuity and its streets, mosques, markets and courtyard houses. Explore the living Old City and its heritage with local context, subject to practical access.
Conservation note: Syria's World Heritage properties are currently on UNESCO's World Heritage in Danger list. Site conditions and access vary.
View World Heritage listing at UNESCO →Clear pricing
Starting prices by group size
Prices are total trip prices in USD, not per-person prices.
These prices apply to the flexible private Damascus experience described above. Additional days, requested route changes, airport arrangements, or other additions may affect the final quote.
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What you may experience
Highlights
- Umayyad Mosque and the historic heart of the city
- Souq al-Hamidiyah and Straight Street
- Azem Palace, Bab Touma, and the Chapel of Saint Ananias
- Courtyard cafés, local food, neighborhood streets, and traditional crafts
- A flexible order and timing shaped around your interests and energy
Included
- Pickup and drop-off within Damascus
- Muhammed’s accompaniment, local knowledge, and route planning
- A flexible private experience for your group only
- Bottled water
Paid separately
- Entry fees
- Coffee and meals
- Personal expenses
Practical notes
Before you book
Pedestrian-only areas use the nearest practical meeting point.
Children aged 0–4 are free, ages 5–12 are 50% of the adult rate, and ages 13+ use the adult rate.
The experience can be divided across two days, but no rigid two-day sequence is required.
Children and infants are welcome. Families must bring an appropriate child car seat or booster seat and tell Ziyara Ride in advance how many children are traveling and their ages. Children count toward the vehicle’s passenger capacity, even when they are very small and deeply convinced they require no luggage.
Walking & terrain
The Old City is best explored on foot. Historic lanes may have uneven paving, and some pedestrian areas cannot be reached directly by car. Please tell us before booking if you need to avoid stairs or extended walks so we can discuss suitable arrangements.
Photo gallery
A glimpse of the journey
DISCOVER MORE WITH ZIYARA RIDE
One Journey. Eight Extraordinary Places.
Love Damascus? Explore it alongside seven more remarkable destinations on our suggested private seven-day Syria tour.
Damascus
Wander ancient streets and lively souks.
Maaloula
Discover a cliffside village and centuries-old monasteries.
Sednaya
Explore centuries of spiritual heritage.
Bosra
Stand inside a magnificent Roman theatre.
Krak des Chevaliers
Explore a legendary medieval fortress.
Palmyra
Experience the wonders of the desert.
Aleppo
Discover a city of remarkable history.
Hama
See the famous historic waterwheels.
AI illustrationYour Syria. Your Way.
Seven days is just a starting point. Adjust the route, change stops, spend longer somewhere special, or extend your journey. Your private trip is shaped around you.
Photograph credits
- Aleppo's citadel above the city · Luigi Guarino · CC BY 2.0
Aleppo photograph dated 2008; displayed with a responsive crop.
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