Private Historic Old Dubai and Souks Walking Tour featuring Hidden Gems
(29) Reviews
Al Fahidi
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 6 are free. Children 6 and above who can walk for the duration of the tour have a reduced price ticket. We are a very child friendly tour.
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Dress comfortably with walking shoes
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Uncover the little-known treasures of Dubai on this 2-hour walking tour of Old Dubai and its various souks (markets). You will with a local guide through traditional architecture, museums, street art, and ancient forts. Your walk through the perfume, spice, and gold souks will stimulate your senses and the breathtaking views from the abra (traditional boat) ride will take you back in time. This tour is private with an award-winning guide! Luxury SUV Car transfers can be added-on to this tour.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Tastings of traditional Emirati tea or coffee
Traditional boat ride
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi, Dubai
Please meet your guide dressed in orange outside the Arabian Tea House Restaurant in Bur Dubai
Return
Gold Souq
The tour ends at the Gold Souq - from here you can explore the souqs at your own leisure or easily take a taxi or a metro to any other part of Dubai
Private Historic Old Dubai and Souks Walking Tour featuring Hidden Gems
(29) Reviews
Al Fahidi
About
Uncover the little-known treasures of Dubai on this 2-hour walking tour of Old Dubai and its various souks (markets). You will with a local guide through traditional architecture, museums, street art, and ancient forts. Your walk through the perfume, spice, and gold souks will stimulate your senses and the breathtaking views from the abra (traditional boat) ride will take you back in time. This tour is private with an award-winning guide! Luxury SUV Car transfers can be added-on to this tour.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Tastings of traditional Emirati tea or coffee
Traditional boat ride
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi, Dubai
Please meet your guide dressed in orange outside the Arabian Tea House Restaurant in Bur Dubai
Return
Gold Souq
The tour ends at the Gold Souq - from here you can explore the souqs at your own leisure or easily take a taxi or a metro to any other part of Dubai
Items | Private Historic Old Dubai and Souks Walking Tour featuring Hidden Gems
Itinerary
1
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
We start by weaving in and out of the heritage homes inside the original residential district of Dubai built by Iranian traders
40 minutes
2
Alserkal Cultural Foundation
One such house is restored and houses the art collection of the Alserkal Culture Foundation - a real hidden gem of Old Dubai
10 minutes
3
Coffee museum
Lets understand how closely linked coffee is to the Emirati spirit of hospitality
10 minutes
4
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
The site of the original Al Fahidi Fort guarding our pearl diving history (currently closed for construction)
10 minutes
5
Textile Souk
Souk, Al Kabeer or Meena Bazaar
6
Dubai Creek
Boat ride in a traditional wooden boat across the Creek
7
Dubai Spice Souk
Lets have a close encounter with Saffron and Vanilla Bean - the original kings of spices
10 minutes
8
Dubai Gold Souk
In true Dubai style, go big or go home with all that glitters in this souq
5 minutes
9
Bur Dubai Abra Station
Magical boat ride across Dubai Creek on a traditional abra
