Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Journey with us in this two-hour action packed historical walking tour where it all began. 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 boat ride across the creek, and visits to the famous textile, spice and gold souks (markets).
Along the way, you will hear the story of the men and women who transformed this regional trading outpost into the global juggernaut that it is today. Elements of Emirati culture will be seen up-close as we explained the nuanced ways that the traditions still thrive.
Far away from the glass skyscrapers of modern Dubai, this tour will introduce you to the real, and fascinating, heart and soul of the town. You simply cannot miss this side of Dubai!
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Abra Ride
Licensed Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Pick up
Drop off
No meals are provided
Gratuity
Departure Point
Bastakiya Opposite Musalla Post Office - Al Fahidi St - Bur Dubai - Al Fahidi - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
We meet our guests at Arabian Tea House Restaurant in Old Dubai in the Al Fahidi District 10 minute prior to tour start time.
Return Details
Gold Souq - Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Tour ends at the entrance of Gold Souq in the Deira Neighborhood.
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Bastakiya
Coffee Museum
Old City Wall 45 minutes
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai Museum is closed for renovation. We will understand the wall of Old Dubai and the Al Fahidi Fort from the outside.
Textile Souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Walk through textile souk, explore the original pashmina/cashmere scarves 15 minutes
Dubai Creek, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Private abra boat ride on the stunning Dubai Creek bringing the past to life - this is the highlight activity of the tour! 15 minutes
Dubai Gold Souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Ever wondered the difference between white gold, yellow gold and rose gold? Well lets find out together! 15 minutes
Dubai Spice Souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Walk through Spice Souk 20 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Please wear face masks
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Quest15871834440
18 Apr 2023
Great tour with great insight into local history. Highlught was the boat ride! Definitely worth doing on your stay in Dubai
Athena2019dubai
17 Apr 2023
We did old dubai and a full day abu dhabi trip witj dubai by foot which you how much we liked this company. It was like being with a local host who deeply connected with our entire family. We got to see the newly opened abrahamic house with our guide who left no stonw unturned to make sure we had the best time
LaKeisha_H
15 Apr 2023
This was such an amazing experience to learn about the culture of dubai. Our tour guide was well spoken, knowledgeable and nice. I highly recommend it.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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