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Authentic Old Dubai Pathways, Souks, Abra Baot & Local Guide Tour

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the heart of historic Dubai on this private heritage tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. The complex network of alleyways and souks in Dubai’s oldest neighborhoods are best navigated with a guide who knows the best bits. Explore Al Seef and Al Fahidi Old Town, enjoy an abra boat ride across Dubai Creek, and try on traditional attire inside the Blue Mosque.

Enjoy a curated stroll away from Dubai’s bustling malls and skyscrapers
Gain insights into Emirati history from your private local expert
Shop for souvenirs in traditional gold, spice, and textile souks
Sample Arabic tea or coffee and dates during your walk

What's Included

Private transport with Pick-up and Drop-off (any preferred location in Dubai)
Private Local Expert
Traditional Abra Boat Ride
Local Tastings like Arabic tea 'shai' or coffee 'Qhawa' and dates
Exploration of Al Seef Historical District and Al Fahidi Old Town
Entry fees to the heritage sites
Visit to Gold, Spice, and Textile Souks for shopping
Blue Mosque Entry and Guided Tour with Traditional Dress

Lunch (at own expense)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Itinerary

Souk Al Seef By Dubai Retail

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dubai Creek

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bur Dubai Abra Station

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dubai Spice Souk

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gold Souk

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 5 reviews

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Nice tour!

Donna_P, Jul 2025

Our tour guide Subhan was very professional and spoke perfect English. Since we had taken a similar tour the night before he adjusted our tour to allow us to shop longer in the gold area. We really enjoyed the tour. 😊

The tour is much better...

Jordan_S, Dec 2024

The tour is much better than I expected, the tour guide has great local knowledge and explained everything very detail, excellent service. A+++

Great Tour

LEWIS_F, Feb 2024

We had a great tour with Subhan, he was very knowledgeable and informative. He had a great manor, we really enjoyed our time with him.Highly recommended tour

Memorable Tour

Rukmini_B, Oct 2023

Amazing experience of Old Dubai customised to what we wanted to cover. Our guide gave us a great insights to the rich culture and practices of Dubai.

Halbtags tour dubai und old dubai

Perihan_B, Nov 2024

Old dubai ist ein must have to see, ich würde den tour jeden empfehlen. Die Kultur dort einfach atemberaubend. Die Tour Organisation ist perfekt gestaltet und mit Wasser inklusive.