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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

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

1

Souk Al Seef By Dubai Retail

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Dubai Creek

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Bur Dubai Abra Station

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

5

Dubai Spice Souk

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Gold Souk

30 minutesAdmission 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

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
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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.

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