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Historic Old Dubai Walking Tour: Exploring Souks and Hidden Gems
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27 Ratings
Dubai
Embark on a captivating 2-hour walking tour of Old Dubai, discovering its hidden gems, souks, and ancient forts. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and indulge your senses in the perfume, spice, and gold souks. Limited to 20 passengers.
Embark on a captivating 2-hour walking tour of Old Dubai, discovering its hidden gems, souks, and ancient forts. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and indulge your senses in the perfume, spice, and gold souks. Limited to 20 passengers.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bastakia Quarter - Begin by exploring the heritage homes within Dubai’s original residential district, established by Iranian traders.
- Alserkal Cultural Foundation - One of these restored houses showcases the Alserkal Culture Foundation’s art collection, a true hidden gem of Old Dubai.
- Coffee Museum - Discover the deep connection…
- Bastakia Quarter - Begin by exploring the heritage homes within Dubai’s original residential district, established by Iranian traders.
- Alserkal Cultural Foundation - One of these restored houses showcases the Alserkal Culture Foundation’s art collection, a true hidden gem of Old Dubai.
- Coffee Museum - Discover the deep connection between coffee and the Emirati spirit of hospitality.
- Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort - Visit the site of the original Al Fahidi Fort, which protected our pearl diving history (currently closed for construction).
- Textile Souk - Explore Souk, Al Kabeer, or Meena Bazaar.
- Dubai Creek - Enjoy a boat ride in a traditional wooden vessel across the Creek.
- Dubai Spice Souk - Experience a close encounter with saffron and vanilla bean, the original kings of spices.
- Dubai Gold Souk - Embrace the opulence of Dubai with all that glitters in this souk.
- Bur Dubai Abra Station - Enjoy a magical boat ride across Dubai Creek on a traditional abra.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Tea and coffee
- Traditional boat ride
- Professional guide
- Tea and coffee
- Traditional boat ride
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Discover the hidden gems of Dubai on a 2-hour walking tour through Old Dubai and its bustling souks (markets). Accompanied by a local guide, explore traditional architecture, museums, street art, and historic forts. Wander through the perfume, spice, and gold souks, engaging your senses, and enjoy a nostalgic abra (traditional boat) ride with stunning…
Discover the hidden gems of Dubai on a 2-hour walking tour through Old Dubai and its bustling souks (markets). Accompanied by a local guide, explore traditional architecture, museums, street art, and historic forts. Wander through the perfume, spice, and gold souks, engaging your senses, and enjoy a nostalgic abra (traditional boat) ride with stunning views. This private tour features an award-winning guide! Optional luxury SUV car transfers are available.
- 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
Location
Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi
Al Fahidi Street
Please meet your guide dressed in orange outside the Arabian Tea House Restaurant in Bur Dubai
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(27 Ratings)
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Richard_r
Aug 18, 2024
A little bit different - Wonderful tour to do away from all the glitz and glamour.
Ricky was a terrific guide and very knowledgeable, highly recommended.
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Daydream09759515365
Aug 9, 2024
Fun and Enjoyable Tour - This tour can be said as the one of the best experience we had in Dubai. We were taken through the backstreets of Old Dubai, where we discovered traditional shops, quaint cafes, and historic sites. We also chose the SUV transfer option recommended by our guide Pri which was fantastic to travel around in a spacious, luxurious vehicle . This tour will always be memorable.
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Sreegithn
Apr 11, 2024
A tour for those like to be wowed - My family is full of sophisticated avid travelers so we are always looking for a more in-depth content tour experience. Our guide was really special. She knew answers to all our questions and was able to explain things with American analogies. Super clear. She makes a great UAE representative!
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Dominic_c
Oct 15, 2023
Relaxed, informative and enjoable - Eslam was a superb guide. My wide and I travel regularly and have been on every continent and more countries and cities than I can count. We use tour guides wherever we go...dome shared, most private.
Before we even met, he sent texts with clear instructions where to meet. We had a prior tour so asked for a time adjustment which he was happy to accommodate. He gave us details about all the sights in Dubai we saw but we also conversed about the varied cultures and traditions of the greater Arab world. With a background in archeology and having lived in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and now the UAE, he had a wide and comprehensive understanding of how the historical and current interactions between the people of the Middle East influenced and influences this city and its development. We talked so easily that I felt like I was taking a stroll through Dubai talking with a good friend. The people we met with on our tour, some passers by, some in shops and other vendors, all were thrilled to see Eslam. That network and the camaraderie made for a broader and more unique experience than one might normally.receive at stops along a tour. In the end, Eslam's kindness, his abilities and his passion for what he does made this the best tour of our trip here and at the top of all the tours my wife and I have taken on our world travels. I strongly recommend you book him. You will not regret it.
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Anitripadv758
May 21, 2023
ITS A MUST TOUR & GUIDE , BEST EVER - I was very pleased with my husband's choice to choose this private guided tour. Pri is knowledgeable, warm and helpful. I feel at ease asking her questions and Pri was what my husband commented, an excellent guide and we learned some historical facts of UAE that we didn't know of. I will definitely request for Pri in my next visit and will recommend Pri to my families and friends.
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Pierrecn1881vy
May 15, 2023
Great private tour! - We were very happy with the tour, Pri is an excellent and knowledgeable guide, we learned some historical facts of UAE that we didn't know of. She is friendly, accommodating and helpful too. She made our tour a memorable one.
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Sarahy619
Apr 29, 2023
This will be the highlight of your trip! - One of the best experiences we had. Pri was knowledgeable, warm and enthusiastic. She even found ways to engage our teenage son with the tour. The sites shown were beautiful and Pri brought them to life with her descriptions. We are planning our next trip to Dubai soon, just to experience the city and its art and culture with Pri and her team.
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Nancyox4043op
Feb 28, 2023
Recommendation for high valued customers and corporate tours - I work with very high end clientele who frequently travel to Dubai for business and leisure. They expect nothing less than the best that this city has to offer.
Pri and Ricky have organized exceptional walking tours with a variety of options to choose from for my clients. They keep it fun, engaging and insightful.
They also organized Corporate Tours for my office teams and we just can't recommend it enough! Each member also received a souvenir in the end which made it all the more special.
Thank you Pri for helping me keep all my business stakeholders happy :)
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Craig_t
Feb 12, 2023
Hidden gems tour - Orlina was an excellent guide. We had a very enjoyable tour and learned a lot about old Dubai. The tour lasts 2 hours and included a lovely little boat trip across the creek. The Souks are well worth a visit.
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161juancarlosv
Nov 29, 2022
A view of the "Old" Dubai - This is a great opportunity to see the contrast from what Dubai was only 50 years ago to what it is today. The tour begins in the older section of Dubai which has been converted into a living museum of sorts, and progresses through and across the Dubai Creek and through the Souks ending at the famous gold souk of Dubai. Lina, our tour guide was excellent. She was very friendly and knowledgeable and kept the tour at a comfortable pace. It was a private tour and she was particularly attentive to keep our teenager engaged and interested. She filled in all the historical details and introduced us to the UAE philosophy of tolerance and coexistence. She guided us through the souks and made us feel very comfortable and safe throughout the visit. I highly recommend this tour and, if you can, request Lina as the tour guide. She will not fail to impress you.
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