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Historic Dubai City Tour

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Dubai is defined by futuristic cityscapes, but it’s also home to traditional old quarters. This 4-hour tour spotlights the Dubai of old, with time in the historical Al Fahidi district, Dubai Museum, Gold and Spice souks, and more. An ‘abra’ boat ride across Dubai Creek and photo stops at modern landmarks including the Burj Al Arab add extra, interesting touches. Minivan transport and hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the tour.

4-hour tour of historical Dubai
See the old Al Fahidi quarter of wind tower houses and courtyards
Visit Dubai Museum to chart the city’s history from ancient times
Cross Dubai Creek by wooden 'abra' and explore the Spice Souk, Gold Souk, and Heritage Village
Stop for photos of modern Dubai landmarks including the Burj Al Arab
Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi entrance fees, air-conditioned minivan transport, and hotel pickup and drop-off included
Small group of 15 travelers or fewer

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubai hotels
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Gratuities
Meals & drinks unless specified
Entrance to Burj Al Arab

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up and drop off included from Dubai hotels (Dubai central hotels only)

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

After hotel pickup in Dubai, settle inside your air-conditioned minivan and set off on your 4-hour tour of old Dubai.

As you travel, hear about Dubai’s history, learning how and why it has grown from a small fishing and trading port to the dynamic metropolis of today. Hear about the 19th-century merchants who came here to trade pearls and other goods, and explore the area where they settled: the old districts of Al Fahidi and Al Bastakiya.

See the restored wind tower houses and narrow lanes, and visit Dubai Museum, housed in the 18th-century Al Fahidi fort. Trace Dubai’s history through the displays, and continue to Dubai Creek, the natural waterway winding through Deira and Bur Dubai.

Admire the cityscapes as you cross by wooden abra water taxi, and stroll and shop for souvenirs at Deira’s traditional Spice and Gold souks.

Call at Dubai Heritage Village to explore the replica old houses and learn about bygone life in the city, and then drive into modern Dubai.

Pass through Jumeirah, and take photos of the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach as your guide reveals more about these and other local landmarks.

Your tour concludes with a hotel drop-off.

Dubai Creek

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Bur Dubai Abra Station

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gold Souk

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dubai Spice Souk

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Jumeirah Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Burj Al Arab

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children below 3 years are free of charge
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is casual

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

3.5

based on 8 reviews

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Rushed Sights of Dubai

MaryAnn_A, Nov 2023

Seeing the house and how the Bedouin people lived. The tour was very rushed because we were picked up late from hotel. We were given free time at the Gold Souk and to meet up at 12:30 pm. We got there at 12:15 pm. and the tour guide had already left. We had to run to catch up to them.

Glorified shopping trip

Trek589313, Aug 2019

This was a disappointment. The tour went to the museum but no other aspects of the advertised itinerary. The only other stops we were taken to were several business near the spice and gold souk and an embroidered carpet shop.