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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
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.
What's included
Professional guide
Tastings of traditional Emirati tea or coffee
Traditional boat ride
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to expect
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
40m · Admission ticket included
We start by weaving in and out of the heritage homes inside the original residential district of Dubai built by Iranian traders
XVA Gallery
10m · Admission ticket included
One such house is restored and houses the art collection of the XVA Hotel and Art Gallery - a real hidden gem of Old Dubai
Coffee museum
10m · Admission ticket included
Lets understand how closely linked coffee is to the Emirati spirit of hospitality
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
10m
The site of the original Al Fahidi Fort guarding our pearl diving history (currently closed for construction)
Textile Souk
Pass by
Souk, Al Kabeer or Meena Bazaar
Dubai Creek
Pass by
Boat ride in a traditional wooden boat across the Creek
Dubai Spice Souk
10m
Lets have a close encounter with Saffron and Vanilla Bean - the original kings of spices
Gold Souk
5m · Admission ticket included
In true Dubai style, go big or go home with all that glitters in this souq
Bur Dubai Abra Station
5m · Admission ticket included
Magical boat ride across Dubai Creek on a traditional abra
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please meet your guide dressed in orange outside the Arabian Tea House Restaurant in Bur Dubai
End point
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
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Dress comfortably with walking shoes
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
