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Abu Dhabi: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

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Big Bus Tours - Middle East
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Abu Dhabi: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3
374 reviews

Explore Abu Dhabi at your own pace from an open-top sightseeing bus. Hop on and off at stops by the Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi Mall, and more, and enjoy a guided tour of Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque.

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Valid 1 - 3 days
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Arabic, English
Audio guide included
Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian
Wheelchair accessible

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Abu Dhabi Mall

  • Sheikh Zayed Mosque

    Pass by

  • Louvre Abu Dhabi

    Pass by

  • The Corniche, Abu Dhabi

    Pass by

  • Bahya Al Bahar Beach, Abu Dhabi

    Pass by

  • Abu Dhabi Heritage Village

    Pass by

  • Marina Mall

    Pass by

  • Bay View

    Pass by

  • The Founder's Memorial, Abu Dhabi

    Pass by

  • Emirates Palace

    Pass by

  • UAE Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi

    Pass by

  • Qasr Al Hosn

    Pass by

  • Galleria Mall, Abu Dhabi

    Pass by

  • Arrive back at:

    Abu Dhabi Mall

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover Abu Dhabi with a 24-, 48- or 72-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket
  • Visit the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with a guided tour
  • Explore the Louvre’s stunning artwork collection (with 48- or 72-hr options)
  • Enjoy a tour of Qasr Al-Watan, the Presidential Palace with a 72-hr ticket
  • See top sights including Emirates Palace Hotel, Saadiyat Island & Al Hosn Fort

Full description

Explore Abu Dhabi at your own pace with a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour pass aboard the city’s top open-top, climate-controlled sightseeing buses. Enjoy panoramic views and informative digital commentary in 8 languages, providing insights into the UAE's rapid growth and rich cultural heritage.

Choose from two scenic routes offering spectacular views of grand palaces, world-class museums, historic sites, public beaches, and traditional souks, beginning at Abu Dhabi Mall and the iconic Louvre Museum.

Your ticket includes a return shuttle to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an architectural marvel that accommodates up to 40,000 worshippers. Join a guided tour in English upon arrival.

Upgrade to a 48- or 72-hour pass for entry to the Louvre Museum, home to 700 permanent artworks and 300 loaned pieces, with exhibits highlighting cross-cultural connections.

Extend your experience with the 72-hour pass to include a tour of Qasr Al-Watan, Abu Dhabi's Presidential Palace, renowned for its intricate design and stunning decoration.

Includes

  • 24-, 48-, or 72-hour Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Ticket
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Tour (available on all ticket options)
  • Entry to the Louvre Museum (available on 48-hour or 72-hour ticket options)
  • Entry to Qasr Al-Watan, the Presidential Palace (with 72-hour ticket only)
  • Access to the Red and Green routes
  • Headphones provided for audio commentary in 8 languages
  • Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Meeting point

Start your tour from any of the departure points throughout Abu Dhabi. It is recommended, but not necessary to start from: Stop 1 - Abu Dhabi Mall, Al Maiyani Street / 10th Street, near Tim Horton's.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • If you are a traveling from a cruise ship please note your ticket does not include the transfer from the cruise terminal to the city centre.
  • Children under 3 years old travel free
  • You can begin your tour from any of the departure points throughout Abu Dhabi where you can swap your (mobile) voucher for a Big Bus ticket
  • All buses are air-conditioned with seating upstairs and downstairs
  • All buses have a ramp on board making the buses accessible for wheelchairs and people with walking disabilities
  • Download the free Big Bus App to live-track buses, view bus stop locations, and more
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From $94 $71 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5
4.3 out of 5 stars

based on 374 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    3.8/5

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Achillefs – GreeceFebruary 17, 2020 – Verified booking
Very good tour! As always the bigbus is the best! But expensive
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GetYourGuide traveler – December 30, 2019 – Verified booking
It was awesome, we stayed on the bus for most of it, the commentary was very interesting even though I’ve lived in UAE for 7 years, I still learnt lots of great information.
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Mavis – December 9, 2019 – Verified booking
The live commentary provided by the guide was very informative and well done.
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Product ID: 162644

Activity provider:
Big Bus Tours - Middle East

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