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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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 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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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
Coffee and/or Tea
Most in-depth personalized interactions
Gratuity
Departure Point
Bastakiya Opposite Musalla Post Office - Al Fahidi St - Bur Dubai - Al Fahidi - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Meet outside Restaurant- Arabian Tea House
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Featuring heritages homes transformed into cafes, museums, art galleries and hotels - a close look at Dubai's first settlement 45 minutes
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai Museum is currently closed for renovation. We will understand the museum, the wall of Old Dubai and the Al Fahidi Fort from the outside.
Hindi Lane, Dubai, United Arab Emirates A hidden gem in Old Dubai - a tucked in temple lane 5 minutes
Textile Souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Discover fabrics and swatches initially forming the core of the trade in the middle east - there is always time for shopping! Cashmere, anyone! 15 minutes
Dubai Creek, Dubai, United Arab Emirates This boat ride is the most fun way to arrive at the Spice and the Gold Souq on our tours 10 minutes
Dubai Gold Souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Go Big or Go Home is the motto of our expansive Gold Souq in Dubai 10 minutes
Dubai Spice Souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Here is where we learn about the kinds of spices, saffron and vanilla, be wowed by the range of teas and taste some dates and camel milk chocolates! 15 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
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.
juliae522
19 May 2023
A really relaxing walking tour around the older part of Dubai.
We learned about the history of older Dubai and about the industries that operated at the beginning of the 19th century. We learned about how the UAE was created and the Sheiks that helped build Dubai into today's cosmopolitan city. This was one of my favorite excursions on our trip, and I recommend it to anyone wanting to soak up a bit of culture, tea, coffee, spices, and dates! Orlina was our tour guide; she was amazing and made the tour fun and relaxed.
Nikolaus_W
19 May 2023
Pri gave us exceptional insights, was very polite and humerous. We really enjoyed the tour and the time with Pri!
Journey26139033254
26 Apr 2023
Very informative and engaging field trip for my grade 1 students and for us grownups ????. The staff at the Al shindaga heritage village and the organizers were awesome, kind, and knowledgeable. Priyanka who led my group, was very interactive and explained in child friendly language. We were well taken care off and would 100% recommend this trip.
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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