Oran City Tour: Historical and Gastronomic Experience
4.8
16 Ratings

This tour is perfect for travelers who are keen on immersive historical and gastronomic experiences, covering all significant monuments and landmarks in Oran over a span of two days. One of the key features is a comprehensive full day ‘best of Oran’ city tour.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Oran

Oran - Welcome to Oran! Upon your arrival by plane, we will greet you warmly at the airport. Based on your arrival time and flight number, we will provide a brief orientation on the way to your hotel, where you can rest and enjoy some free time.

Sidi El Houari

Le Theatre d’Oran - Built in 1908 by architect Inez, this opera house showcases the elegance of Italian Renaissance architecture. It is now known as the Regional Theater of Oran Abdelkader Alloula, in honor of the renowned Oran playwright.

Pacha Mosque - Designated as a historical monument on June 8, 1952, this mosque is a remnant of the Ottoman presence in the region. Constructed between 1792 and 1796 by Bey Mohamed El Kebir, it features a domed structure on a square plan and an intricately decorated octagonal minaret, reflecting Maghrebi architecture.

Bey’s Palace - Located at La Promenade de l’Étang, this site boasts a variety of rare tree species in its garden and offers a panoramic view of Oran’s port and city. It’s a lovely spot to rest before continuing our tour.

Fort Santa Cruz - Perched on the Aidour massif, Fort Santa Cruz is an iconic site in Oran. Initially destroyed by the locals, it was rebuilt in the 16th century by Governor D’Alvares de Bazan y Sylva, Marquis of Santa Cruz. The fort was completely reconstructed and finished in 1738 under Jose Vallejo after the mortar preparation during Bey Bouchlaghem’s assault.

Oran Arena - Typically, our tour in Oran concludes at Santa Cruz, but if you have the energy, we can visit “Oran Arena” and “Résidence Yves Saint Laurent Oran.” At the arena, you’ll admire the beautiful architecture of one of the oldest arenas built by the Spanish in Oran, with a local guide providing historical insights and construction methods.

Oran Sea Front - To end today’s tour, we’ll take a short walk along the sea front. You can choose to have a traditional dinner or return to the hotel to dine. We’ll meet again in the morning to take you to the airport for your flight.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up drop off
  • Airport pick up and drop-off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Personal gifts
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Naddi
Aug 15, 2024
oran through locals - oran was great !! from Santa cruz to the old town , i had beautiful experience with the locals thanks to aya and hamou , algeria was really surprising to me , definitely im coming back for more.
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Derrouiche
Aug 13, 2024
Two days in oran - It was a great expérience in thé west of algeria , the guides were waiting for us AT the airport as we talked , WE left our bagages AT the hôtel and WE started the tour , from la place d'armes to beys palace to the old town of oran , we enjoyed every part of the city , the locals are too Friendly, the traditional food was Amazing, for sure im coming back to see Tlemcen next Time , a spécial thanks for hamou's family for their hospitality.
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Jasminejj1688sh
Aug 8, 2024
A trip to Oran - Honestly, I've had one of the best experiences with my friends, we've visited many places, enjoyed the food and got to know the cultural aspects of the city. All thanks to the great company and kindness of our guide Mohammed.
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Anfel
Aug 1, 2024
Excellent expérience ! - The tour was amazing , Thanks to Mohamed the best guide he was adorable ,the organisation was excellent ,this expérience is unforgettable!
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Yasmine
Jul 31, 2024
Best outing with the best guides - C a city steeped in history, architecture has the place of November 1st and the city center is just beautiful We were able to do some tt with a professional and competent guide shopping , walking , eating the best traditional dishes and connecting with art
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Mohamedamines162
Jul 31, 2024
Intense and nostalgic experience - I rediscovered my hometown because of its history, its monuments, its cuisine and the simplicity of its inhabitants. Me and my wife loved this little getaway, the mohammed guide put us at ease from the first contact, I hope to return soon and discover other circuits
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497reddm
Jul 30, 2024
Enjoyable experience, highly recommend. - Was always skeptical about visiting Oran and i found this tour i decided to give it a go , the team and the guides were extremely professional ( mohammed and aya ) and we were able to discover thoroughly the historic side of Oran, while enjoying the beauty of the places and scenery through our trip . thank you for this amazing experience hopefully we'll meet again in another one.
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Moncef
Aug 15, 2024
Best guide - Besides the whole tour , the historical sites , the old souk , the lovely peoples, we had the best guide ever , thank you mohammed and hamou for the lovely evening at your family's house , they welcomed us in their house, it was a beautiful gesture from them , for the tour it was as planned, everything in time We made friends in oran .
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Bilooo
Aug 15, 2024
Last minute trip - We chose Algeria resfeber on the Last minute to see the Western side of algeria , they were very flexible and undersating to switch the tour on the second day and have a Nice afrernoon on the beach , oran really had me from the first sight , the team helped us With the réservation, money change etc , we only had two days but it Felt like a year , we do recommand this young team .
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Khawla
Aug 14, 2024
A good short trip - The organization was perfect besides some delay on the second day, besides that it was a amazing trip , they even added more sites since we had enough time before my flight, my jam was the old souk in the heart of the city , Hamou and Mohammed were very welcoming and they make sure I get the best experience in Oran . definitely recommend it.
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