Private Old Dubai Walking Tour: Forts, Souks, and Boats
Private Old Dubai Walking Tour: Forts, Souks, and Boats
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.
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Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Featuring heritages homes transformed into cafes, museums, art galleries and hotels - a close look at Dubai's first settlement
45 minutesDubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
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
A hidden gem in Old Dubai - a tucked in temple lane
5 minutesTextile Souk
Discover fabrics and swatches initially forming the core of the trade in the middle east - there is always time for shopping! Cashmere, anyone!
15 minutesDubai Creek
This boat ride is the most fun way to arrive at the Spice and the Gold Souq on our tours
10 minutesDubai Gold Souk
Go Big or Go Home is the motto of our expansive Gold Souq in Dubai
10 minutesDubai Spice Souk
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 minutesIncluded
- Professional guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Dubai Spice Souk
- Entry/Admission - Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
- Entry/Admission - Dubai Creek
Not Included
- No hotel transfer are provided
- Gratuity
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please wear a face mask on this tour
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.