Guided tour

Dubai Icons: Gold Souk and Water Taxi

4.1 / 5

41 reviews

Activity provider: Desert Gate Tourism LLC
Guided tour

Dubai Icons: Gold Souk and Water Taxi

Activity provider: Desert Gate Tourism LLC

From US$ 38 per person

Experience Dubai from unique perspectives on a 5-hour tour. Explore the traditional Bastakya district, go to the Spice Market and Gold Souk, catch a traditional water taxi, and more.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, Czech, French, Italian, English, German
Pickup included
Pick-up from your hotel in Dubai

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the heritage area of Bastakiya
  • Cross Dubai Creek by traditional water taxi
  • Go to the Spice Market and Gold Souk
  • Take photos of city icons, such as the Burj Al-Arab and Jumeirah Mosque
Full description

Enjoy a unique half-day tour of Dubai, exploring its old neighborhoods as well as some of the more traditional bazaars and souks. Following a pickup from your hotel, transfer to experience a magnificent view of Dubai Creek, passing through the heritage area of Bastakiya. See the charming wind-tower houses built by the wealthy merchants of old Dubai. See some of the city’s archives and exhibits that chronicle the development of the city. Next, climb aboard a traditional wooden

abra

water taxi and cross Dubai Creek to the Spice Market and Gold Souk. Soak up the scent of exotic spices, and see some of the best jewelery in town.  Re-board your transfer vehicle and drive to Jumeirah Mosque for a photo opportunity outside one of Dubai’s most important landmarks. End with a drive past the ultra-luxury and ultra-contemporary Burj Al Arab to compare and contrast old and new, traditional and modern Dubai.

Includes
  • Transfer
  • Abra (water taxi) ticket
  • Food

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  • Comfortable clothes
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 41 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.1/5
  • Transportation
    4.1/5
  • Service
    4.3/5
  • Organization
    3.9/5

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O receptivo foi muito pontual, chegaram até antes no hotel em que eu estava hospedada. Gostei do passeio, só não achei confortável o transporte utilizado, um veículo velho e bastante sofrido, o ar condicionado então não dava conta. Fora isso o trabalho do guia foi excelente, os locais visitados bastante surpreendentes. Vale à pena conhecer a cidade antiga, fundamental para conhecer a história do destino.

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March 26, 2023

Sehr kompetenter, deutschsprachiger Guide, welcher uns kurz vor Abholung via Whatsapp über die verkehrsbedingte Verspätung orientierte. Wir hatten eine Führung in kleiner Gruppe (5 Personen). Überall hatte man genügend Zeit. Herzlichen Dank an Ahmed und seinen Driver!

March 26, 2023

Organisation perfekt mit Rückbestätigung am Vorabend, Abholung, Führung mit Absetzen und wieder Aufnehmen der Tln., Rückfahrt und Absetzen der Teilnehmer am Ende. Wir konnten eine sehr gute Auswahl von Attraktionen sehen und teilweise auch besichtigen. Das Museum mit Multimedia show und die Souks fand ich am interessantesten. Unser Guide Moes sprach flüssig deutsch, aber er hielt die Führung wegen der entsprechenden Sprach-kenntnisse der übrigen Teilnehmer auf englisch und italienisch fast genauso perfekt , Dabei war er humorvoll, konnte gut erklären und uns die Kultur des Landes näher bringen. Vollkommen ohne erhobenen Zeigefinger, erklärte er z.B. die Gebote für Muslime im Ramadan, und erzählte wie es ihm persönlich damit geht.

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March 26, 2023

Product ID: 51742