Historical Tour in Old Dubai

5.0 (6 reviews) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Walking through the streets of Al Fahidi, the oldest district of the city famous for its front towers, you enter inside the courtyards of the houses to admire the architecture and the serenity of the place. Continuation, we pass by the Dubai Museum at Al Fahidi Fort, continuation on foot passing by "Little India" and crossing the Fabric Souk. Crossing the Creek in Abra.

What's included

  • Traditional Arabic Coffee and Tea
  • All entries
  • Bottled water
  • Special prices at the spice souk
  • Tasting (Dates)
  • Entrance to the Abra Boat
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Government-run ferry ticket
  • Private Guided Tour

What to expect

  1. 5m
    Our meeting point.
  2. Coffee museum
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Try authentic Arabic coffee (Green Coffee + Cardamon + Saffron) at the Coffee Museum, with traditional dates to taste magnificent with the coffee.
  3. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
    30m
    Walking through the streets of Al Fahidi, the oldest district of the city famous for its front towers, you enter inside the courtyards of the houses to admire the architecture and the serenity of the place.
  4. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
    15m
    Feel the real Dubai and what it once was in the historic Al Fahidi district. With its traditional houses, narrow streets and wind tunnels visible everywhere, it is a good place to soak up the history and traditions of the Emirates.
  5. Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
    Pass by
    We pass by the Dubai Museum at Al Fahidi Fort (The oldest fortress in Dubai since the 1780s).
    (In restoration)
  6. Bur Dubai Abra Station
    15m · Admission ticket included
    We will take small wooden boats (Abra - means of public transport) to have contact with the locals, and cross the Dubai Creek (natural arm of the Arab Gulf).
  7. Textile Souk
    20m
    Proceeding towards the historic district of Bur Dubai and discover many colorful fabrics at the textile souk. You can browse an endless selection of raw silk, cotton and embroidered fabrics in this bazaar. Located just across Dubai Creek from many other popular souks, visitors will encounter dozens of shops and stalls at the famous market.
  8. Deira Old Souk Abra Station
    5m
    On this side are Dubai's oldest markets, the Spice Souk and the famous Gold Souk, one of the best photo stops.
  9. Dubai Spice Souk
    30m
    We arrive at the spice market; oriental atmosphere with lots of colors and smells, like The Counts of a Thousand and One Night. Get to know all the different spices and shop at local markets at the best prices. Enjoy a tasting of local dates.
  10. Gold Souk
    20m
    we spend time at the gold market, where there are ten tons of gold in its store windows, and where you will find the largest ring in the world (Guiness World Record).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet me next to the ticket counter inside Sharaf DG Metro Station at the appointed time.

End point

We will end our tour with a visit to the sumptuous Dubai Gold Souk.

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

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (6)

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