Guided tour

Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums

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Guided tour
Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums
5  / 5107 reviews

Explore Dubai and learn more about the culture of the UAE on this guided tour. Visit the oldest neighborhoods, explore local markets, sample local products, and take a ride on a traditional abra boat.

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Duration 2.5 - 3 hours
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Live tour guide
Italian, Spanish, English, French, German, Arabic, Portuguese
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Mirko – Italy

Our guide, Hichem, has been a very friendly, well-mannered guy who explained us so many things about the history and the culture. We really enjoyed this tour. Thank you for this beautiful experience!

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Mirko – Italy
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Nikesh – India

Hichem is a superb guide , told various aspects about the Arab culture, took to the most beautiful locations. also was super helpful during shopping in the souq. the tour was best because of Hichem

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Nikesh – India

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    2 starting location options:

    Wokyo Noodle Bar - Al Seef, Heritage Village

  • Al Seef Street

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Walk (10 minutes)

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    Al Fahidi

    Visit, Tea, Guided tour, Walk, Coffee tasting (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Al Bastakiya

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk (15 minutes)

  • Grand Mosque, Dubai

    Pass by (5 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Dubai Creek

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Bur Dubai

    Street food, Guided tour, Free time, Shopping, Local snacks, Food tasting (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Spices market dubai

    Street food, Free time, Shopping (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Dubai Gold Souk

    Visit, Shopping (30 minutes)

  • Dubai Gold Souk

    Visit, Free time, Shopping, Walk (5 minutes)

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Taste local products and gain an insight into the food and culture of the UAE
  • Visit the local gold and spice markets and be amazed by the items on display
  • Learn about the history of Dubai and all about the different locals cultures
  • Walk through old neighborhoods, admire historic houses, and try Arabic coffee
  • Explore old town with a local guide and listen to commentary about the area

Full description

Start your journey by visiting the Alseef area and exploring the narrow alleyways. Listen to commentary from your guide and get an introduction to the history of Dubai. Head to a historic neighborhood where you can see old local houses and sample Arabic coffee while learning more about the culture and heritage of the area. You'll also be able to check out some local art galleries. Walk along Dubai Creek and get some shopping tips before a quick visit to the old grand market. Take a break and try sample some street food (depending on the option selected), and enjoy some free time for shopping. Afterward, ride a traditional abra boat to the spice market where you'll lern more about different spices and test and smell some of them.have some free time for shopping and exploring. Continue to the largest gold market in Dubai, the final stop of the tour.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup (if you select the option that includes pickup)
  • Local guide
  • Tour of Dubai
  • Abra boat ride
  • Street food testing (depending on the option selected)
  • Camel milk chocolate sample
  • Bottled water
  • Tea and coffee
  • We do not provide drop off
  • But where the tour end there are different transportation options Bus ,Taxi,Metro,über

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users
  • People over 209 lbs (95 kg)

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet at Wokyo Noodle Bar - Al Seef next to Al Fahidi Marine Transportation Station.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Chewing gum
  • Electric wheelchairs

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 107 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Mirko – ItalyJanuary 10, 2025  – Verified booking
Our guide, Hichem, has been a very friendly, well-mannered guy who explained us so many things about the history and the culture. We really enjoyed this tour. Thank you for this beautiful experience!
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Nikesh – IndiaNovember 3, 2024  – Verified booking
Hichem is a superb guide , told various aspects about the Arab culture, took to the most beautiful locations. also was super helpful during shopping in the souq. the tour was best because of Hichem
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Carol – United KingdomOctober 15, 2024  – Verified booking
Good communication regarding hotel pick up. Hichem was a great guide and gave us so much interesting information about the culture in Dubai. Good value tour, nice to see the old town which has a more authentic feeling. Recommended
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Product ID: 567626

Activity provider:Adventure tours LLC

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