Private Historic Old Dubai and Souks Walking Tour featuring Hidden Gems Discount Tickets

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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide dressed in orange outside the Arabian Tea House Restaurant in Bur Dubai

End Point

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
We start by weaving in and out of the heritage homes inside the original residential district of Dubai built by Iranian traders
Duration: 40 mins
2. XVA Gallery
One such house is restored and houses the art collection of the XVA Hotel and Art Gallery - a real hidden gem of Old Dubai
Duration: 10 mins
3. Coffee museum
Lets understand how closely linked coffee is to the Emirati spirit of hospitality
Duration: 10 mins
4. Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
The site of the original Al Fahidi Fort guarding our pearl diving history (currently closed for construction)
Duration: 10 mins
5. Textile Souk
Souk, Al Kabeer or Meena Bazaar
6. Dubai Creek
Boat ride in a traditional wooden boat across the Creek
7. Dubai Spice Souk
Lets have a close encounter with Saffron and Vanilla Bean - the original kings of spices
Duration: 10 mins
8. Gold Souk
In true Dubai style, go big or go home with all that glitters in this souq
Duration: 5 mins
9. Bur Dubai Abra Station
Magical boat ride across Dubai Creek on a traditional abra
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Professional guide

Tea and coffee

Traditional boat ride

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by DC by Foot

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