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Private Historic Old Dubai and Souks Walking Tour featuring Hidden Gems

Dubai, United Arab Emiratesby DC by Foot

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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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

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

    40 min

    We start by weaving in and out of the heritage homes inside the original residential district of Dubai built by Iranian traders

  2. 2

    XVA Gallery

    10 min

    One such house is restored and houses the art collection of the XVA Hotel and Art Gallery - a real hidden gem of Old Dubai

  3. 3

    Coffee museum

    10 min

    Lets understand how closely linked coffee is to the Emirati spirit of hospitality

  4. 4

    Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort

    10 min

    The site of the original Al Fahidi Fort guarding our pearl diving history (currently closed for construction)

  5. 5

    Textile Souk

    Pass by

    Souk, Al Kabeer or Meena Bazaar

  6. 6

    Dubai Creek

    Pass by

    Boat ride in a traditional wooden boat across the Creek

  7. 7

    Dubai Spice Souk

    10 min

    Lets have a close encounter with Saffron and Vanilla Bean - the original kings of spices

  8. 8

    Gold Souk

    5 min

    In true Dubai style, go big or go home with all that glitters in this souq

  9. 9

    Bur Dubai Abra Station

    5 min

    Magical boat ride across Dubai Creek on a traditional abra

Meeting and pickup

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

Good to know

  • 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.

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