Old Dubai and Souks Tour: Small Group Adventure with local 'Abra' Boat Experience
4.9
115 Ratings
Dubai
Embark on an authentic adventure through Old Dubai and its vibrant souks. Take a ride on a traditional 'Abra' boat, discover hidden gems, and learn insider tips to navigate the bustling markets.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Al Seef - Al Seef in Dubai is a historic neighborhood with traditional charm, located along the Dubai Creek. It offers a unique experience blending ancient architecture with modern shops, restaurants, and quaint cafes. Visitors can stroll along palm-lined promenades and immerse themselves in the authentic cultural atmosphere of this destination.
What's Included
  • Traditional boat ride (Abra)
  • Fresh iced tea
  • Licensed local guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Arabian sweets
  • Chocolates tastings
  • Traditional tea/coffee
  • All taxes
Additional Information

Experience an authentic Old Dubai & souqs tour with your licensed tour guide. Explore beautiful hidden gems, cross the river on a traditional ‘Abra’ boat, and get the best tips to avoid ‘tourists traps’ in the souqs.

Immerse yourself in the culture and history through captivating stories and anecdotes as you explore alongside your guide.

Explore ancient historical houses and immerse yourself in the fascinating lives of the local inhabitants from days gone by. Uncover the secrets of local architecture and trace the remarkable journey of Dubai’s development.

Indulge in a sensory and culinary experience as you savor local sweets, tea, and other delicacies. Learn the secrets of preparing traditional tea and explore the world of spices.

Later, unwind as you cross the river on a traditional Abra boat. Visit spice and gold souks for a taste of local life. Get the best tips to avoid scams and ‘tourist traps’.

Location
Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi
Al Fahidi Street
Meeting point in front of Arabian Tea House.You can easily access by taxi and metro (Station : Sharaf DG)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Heather_l
Jun 20, 2024
Great Day in Old Dubai - My wife and I had a wonderful morning touring old Dubai with our guide Ahmed. He was very knowledgeable and helped us navigate the souls with ease.
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D2161hqmarkm
Jun 8, 2024
Great way to learn about the history and old city - It was a great trip walking around parts of the old city. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and gave everyone time to ask questions, take photos and shop. Definitely better than just walking around yourself, we would definitely recommend this tour. Great to see they are restoring a lot of places.
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Vacation52128682434
Jun 6, 2024
10/10 Historical Experience in Dubai - Absolutely fantastic experience. Cindy was SO knowledgeable about the history of Dubai and it was really a pleasure to see the city and its people through her eyes.
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Tavares_h
Jun 6, 2024
Great Tour for the Money - Cindy was an awesome guide! The tour was informative. The sights was an added feature. I highly recommend
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344deidreg
Jun 5, 2024
Interesting and informative - Very interesting and informative. Learnt a lot about history and culture. Cindy (tour guide) very personable and knowledgeable, made the experience enjoyable.
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Annie_h
Jun 4, 2024
Fabulous tour - What a fantastic afternoon. Our guide was so informative and happy to share information with us. The tour while hot was really enjoyable. We loved it. From the tour through the Souks to the informative walk through the old buildings. This I can honestly say was one of our highlights.
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Paulmy4367gu
May 30, 2024
Dubai tour visit - Cyndie is the best ever. We learned in 2 hrs what we couldn't have learned in 4 days in Dubai. She is very knowledgeable of the history but she was also pleasant. She even decided to wait longer to ensure we would get the best deal at the gold souk
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Shervaneb
May 29, 2024
Very good tour - The tour was very good. The guide was knowledgeable and answered our questions. The local food tastings was very good and a nice touch on the tour. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to get an authentic local experience.
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Andreapz4007bv
May 21, 2024
Amazing tour guide! - Our guide Ahmad was truly amazing, my 5 years old liked him so much and wanted to walk with him the entire tour. This was definitely one of the best tours I ever had, very entertaining and informative. I would recommend it.
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Paul_b_lewis
May 20, 2024
Fun in Dubai - We loved the old town in Dubai and the insight into the traditional way of life. We also really enjoyed the boat ride over Dubai creek.
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