Top Dubai Historical Tours

Get to know Abu Dhabi on a day trip from Dubai that lets you explore the largest emirate on a time budget. All transportation is included, saving you the hassle figuring out logistics, and a guide makes the most of your time by taking you straight to Abu Dhabi highlights like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Emirates Palace and Etihad Towers, and more.

Discover Emirati history and culture as you embark on a sightseeing tour of Dubai’s Old City. Join a small group and head to the Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant, located in this historic Al Fahidi district, to sample a few Arabic treats. Then, learn about the Arabic coffee tradition at the Coffee Museum before taking a ride on Dubai Creek in a traditional abra boat.

Dip into old and modern Dubai on an excursion which serves up some landmarks and discoveries missed by standard itineraries, and saves you the time of planning your own tour. Explore the 21-domed Blue Mosque—modeled on Istanbul's famous namesake—view the Palm and Burj Al Arab, ride an 'abra' water taxi to the Gold and Spice souks, and experience Dubai's traditional culture at a heritage house museum and restaurant. Hotel, airport and port pickups and drop-offs make everything extra-easy.

Discover the best of Old and New Dubai on a half-day Dubai sightseeing tour with an expert guide. Traveling by comfortable coach or minivan, take in Dubai’s top landmarks as you absorb the cosmopolitan atmosphere. Snap photos of the Burj Al-Arab; ride an ‘abra’ water taxi across Dubai Creek, and much more. Visit the Deira Spice Souk and the brilliant Gold Souk, then end in Downtown Dubai to see the famous Burj Khalifa.

Discover the landmarks of Dubai old and new on a half-day guided city tour. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, get to know modern Dubai, seeing Dubai Marina, the Burj Al Arab, and meg-tall Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest tower. Plus, delve into historical Dubai with visits to Al Bastakiya, Dubai Museum, and the Gold and Spice Souks, plus an ‘abra’ water taxi ride on Dubai Creek. Hotel, port, and central pickup and drop-off included.

Get to know the UAE’s ultra-modern capital of Abu Dhabi on this day trip from Dubai. Stroll around the white marble masterpiece of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, admire views of the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit and Ferrari World, and visit the Heritage Village to learn about Abu Dhabi’s pre-oil past and Bedouin beginnings. Informative guided commentary, round-trip transport, and Dubai hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the humble beginning of the metropolis of Dubai when you take this tour of Old Dubai. Join a small group and take a walking tour through the old streets. Visit the Al Fahidi Fort to learn about Emirati history, enjoy views of Dubai Creek as you ride a traditional abra boat, sample local street food, and learn to haggle at the Gold and Spice Souks.

Swap Dubai’s attractions for the cultural highlights of Abu Dhabi during a day trip to the nation’s capital city. Ideal for lovers of art and architecture, this tour shows you the highlights of the Louvre museum and reveals a blend of classic and contemporary Islamic architecture. Plus, transport by air-conditioned vehicle allows you to sit back and soak up the scenery while someone else drives.

Exploring Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Mosque independently may leave you with only a superficial take on this vast place of worship—the UAE’s biggest. Get the very most from a visit on this half-day tour from Dubai, with a guide to ensure you cover the highlights and discover important details. Admire the interiors, get to understand the mosaics and calligraphy; and delve deeper into the mosque’s history than you would alone.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Dubai or travelers on a budget, this shared bus tour takes in all the highlights in one day. Enjoy spectacular views of Palm Jumeirah island, Sheikh Zayed road, and Burj Khalifa; visit the Grand Mosque of Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, ride a traditional abra across Dubai Creek; and enjoy free time for lunch and shopping at Dubai Mall.

Hop aboard a tour bus for this half-day guided tour of Dubai. The itinerary highlights include stops at the Dubai Creek, Grand Mosque of Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab. You’ll also be able to cross the creek by boat in an authentic motorized "abra.” The tour wraps up with a stop at the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, where you can travel up to the 124th floor.

If you have time for one non-desert tour from Dubai, Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a must. Completed in 2007, the UAE’s biggest mosque is a masterwork of marble domes and colonnades that has to be seen. Enjoy a guided tour of its highlights including the prayer hall, and learn about its design and history. Entrance fees, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and choice of morning and afternoon departure included.

Experience an authentic Old Dubai & souqs tour with your licensed tour guide. Explore beautiful hidden gems, cross the river on a traditional "Abra" boat, and get the best tips to avoid 'tourists traps" in the souqs. Immerse yourself in the culture and history through captivating stories and anecdotes as you explore alongside your guide. Explore ancient historical houses and immerse yourself in the fascinating lives of the local inhabitants from days gone by. Uncover the secrets of local architecture and trace the remarkable journey of Dubai’s development. Indulge in a sensory and culinary experience as you savor local sweets, tea, and other delicacies. Learn the secrets of preparing traditional tea and explore the world of spices. Later, unwind as you cross the river on a traditional Abra boat. Visit spice and gold souks for a taste of local life. Get the best tips to avoid scams and "tourist traps".

Take a dune drive across the red sands outside Dubai while exploring the desert by 4WD vehicle. You’ll experience the thrill of dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride. Upgrade your 4-Hour morning or afternoon adventure to a 7-hour and linger for a scenic sunset, with the addition of a barbecue dinner at a Bedouin-style desert camp. You’re treated like a VIP with belly dancing, henna, and other entertainment.

Explore the palaces, sites and culture of Abu Dhabi on this incredible tour that includes a stop at the world-famous Ferrari world. Follow your friendly and professional guide through Sheick Zayed Mosque, and wander the halls of one of the top car museums on earth.

Discover the beauty and customs of the desert on this Dubai desert safari. Leave Dubai in a comfortable 4x4 with a guide, and enjoy an exciting mix of traditional and modern desert adventures. Ride a camel, surf a sandboard down the Dubai sand dunes, and relax at a desert campsite as the sun sets. Get a henna tattoo, watch a ‘tanoura’ folk dance, and top off your trip with a delicious barbecue dinner, including shawrma station, and exotic belly dancing show under the stars as you sit around the campfire.

Visiting two of Abu Dhabi’s cultural attractions—the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi—from Dubai independently means relying on buses or cabs. This small-group tour includes transport and entrance fees, leaving you to enjoy the sights. Admire the Louvre's art before discovering the Grand Mosque on a guided tour, all with the assurance your return transport is organized. Central hotel pickup and drop-off provide final, convenient touches.

See Dubai from a different perspective at the city’s newest attraction—the Dubai Frame. With this admission ticket, gain access to the structures museum and gallery to learn about Dubai’s evolution from a humble fishing village to a modern metropolis. Then, take the elevator to the bridge to enjoy unparalleled views of the old city on one side and New Dubai on the other.

Explore Old Dubai on this walking tour. Starting in the Al Fahidi District, visit cultural landmarks such as Ruler’s Court, the Al Shindaga Watchtower, and Dubai Museum. Take a ride on an abra (water taxi) on Dubai Creek and learn about the Indian community’s influence on the area. You’ll also visit the gold, spice, and textile souks.

See the floating Louvre Museum on iconic Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on this full-day, guided tour that includes a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. See the capital city of the United Arab Emirates and step inside this massive, marble mosque that holds up to 30,000 people and intricate Islamic art. Tour the modern, floating Louvre Museum before visiting the island’s park and mall.

Travel to Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates, on this guided all-day tour from Dubai. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (which is open to non-Muslim visitors), the Abu Dhabi Marina Mall, Emirates Palace Hotel, and the Heritage Village, which offers a view of the traditional Bedouin life. Plus, shop at the Old Carpet Souk and date market.

The towering Dubai Frame is one of Dubai’s most unique architectural landmarks and affords incredible views of the city from its top walkway. On this half-day tour, combine a self-guided visit to the Dubai Frame with a comprehensive city tour of Dubai. Ride a traditional abra water taxi across Dubai Creek, browse the Gold and Spice souks, and visit Al Fahidi Fort, and enjoy photo stops at the Blue Mosque and Burj Al Arab.

Throw yourself into the action of Aquaventure Waterpark in Dubai with an entrance-only, all-day ticket. Part of the Atlantis The Palm resort, the Aquaventure Dubai boasts impressive water rides and adventures fit for all ages. Enjoy the attractions as you wish: career down corkscrew chutes, ride through shark tunnels, watch the little ones at the new Splasher’s Island area, and unwind on the lazy rivers. Depending on the option you have chosen, enjoy admission to The Lost Chambers, the Atlantis-themed aquarium containing 65,000 marine animals across 21 exhibits.