Old Dubai Private Walking Tour: Explore Forts, Traditional Souks, and Historical Lanes

Discover the hidden gems of Old Dubai on a private walking tour. Explore forts, traditional souks, and historical lanes while learning about the city’s transformation from a fishing village to a global hub.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bastakia Quarter - Explore heritage homes that have been transformed into cafes, museums, art galleries, and hotels, offering a glimpse into Dubai’s first settlement.
  • Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort - Although the Dubai Museum is currently closed for renovation, visitors can still appreciate the museum, the wall of Old Dubai, and the Al Fahidi…
What's Included
  • Local Resident Certified Professional Guides (Some of who are award winning)
  • Private Abra (Wooden Boat) Ride Across Dubai Creek
  • An Authentic Way to Experience the Middle East
  • Tea and coffee
  • Most in-depth personalized interactions
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Journey with us on this private two-hour walking tour to explore the city as you have never seen it. We will guide you through the middle east markets, traditional houses, and historic by lanes of the old city. You will go back in time to see what life was like on the sleepy banks of a pearling and fishing village. The tour includes a visit to a Fort, a…

Location
Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi
Al Fahidi Street
Meet outside Restaurant- Arabian Tea House
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Goplaces68500090003
Feb 16, 2025
Very good introduction to the history of Dubai - Francesca is a wonderful guide with great local, knowledge. She adapted the route to my needs at short notice.
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Victoriapy150aw
Jan 12, 2025
Walking Tour - what a good tour. Our tour guide Pri was amazing, she answered all of her questions and wanted to know more about us while telling us history of all Dubai during our tour we tried local coffee as well as Ethiopian coffee and went to different markets we were able to purchase souvenirs or simply look around if need be we do wish that we were walking a bit more as we are very active family, but nonetheless crossing, the river was amazing and everything about the world was great.
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Aubreyk
Jan 6, 2025
Highly recommended! - This private walking tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Dubai. There were 4 of us on our tour and Pri was such a great guide, very friendly and knowledgeable about Dubai past and present. It was great to get an understanding of how Dubai started out and loved crossing the creek by boat, it was very atmospheric. I would recommend this tour!
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Y7822gqjennyd
Jan 6, 2025
Walking Tour Old Dubai - My private tour of the Dubai Old Town with Pri was very enjoyable. It was like walking with a friend. I found her tour to be personal yet professional. She is very knowledgeable on the old town history and took time to point out and discuss features you would miss if on your own. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants an insight into Dubai before the discovery of oil!
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Ivan_t
Dec 20, 2024
Enjoy the slow and casual... - Enjoy the slow and casual pace. Our guide, Ricky was very knowledgeable and share with us the history, culture and background of Dubai throughout the walk about and the architectures of the buildings. He was proactive in helping us get better deals with local merchants and sharing local delicacy. Strongly recommended. The kids and elderly also enjoy his explanations throughout the trip.
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808lurleneb
Nov 21, 2024
So enjoyable! - Patricia was an amazing guide! The tour was easy walking, and she guided us so well in the Souls! Her knowledge and insights shared were excellent.
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Pallavip532
Nov 2, 2024
Intresting tour - This tour is an interesting way to see the city's traditional side of old dubai. We experienced a decent look at the history and local markets. Its an amazing tour with nice guide who was Francesca
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658jaclynj
Oct 1, 2024
A must do in old Dubai - coffee, souks and more! - Pri was very knowledgeable about the history of Dubai. We enjoyed drinking coffee and visiting the souks. Overall recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great way to learn the history and explore old Dubai!
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Rachoakes
Sep 30, 2024
Excellent tour - We did a private walking tour with Pri and she was excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable and good fun. Would highly recommend taking the walking tour around Old Dubai.
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Rajkm7702pe
Sep 10, 2024
Woow Dubai - We really enjoyed this tour with the city’s storied past, with vibrant markets and historical landmarks. Pri was amazing with her knowledge. It’s a must-do for anyone.
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