2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Discover a low-key side of Dubai on this walking tour through the old part of the city. On the first part of the tour, step inside the coffee, coin, and Dubai museums, appreciating the old forts, architecture, and street art along the way. Then, take an abra (traditional Arabian boat) ride across Dubai Creek to visit the souks—traditional markets selling everything from souvenirs to diamonds.

Private tour is led by a professional guide
Visit Old Dubai and traditional souk markets
Walking tour through the city
Visit museums and take an Arabian boat ride

What's Included

Professional guide
Traditional boat ride
Coffee and/or Tea

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi
Bastakiya Opposite Musalla Post Office - Al Fahidi St - Bur Dubai - Al Fahidi - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Please meet your guide dressed in orange outside the Arabian Tea House Restaurant in Bur Dubai

End point

Gold Souq - Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
The tour ends at the Gold Souq - from here you can explore the souqs at your own leisure or easily take a taxi or a metro to any other part of Dubai

What To Expect

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Alserkal Cultural Foundation

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Coffee museum

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Textile Souk (Pass By)

Dubai Creek (Pass By)

Dubai Spice Souk

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dubai Gold Souk

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 6 are free. Children 6 and above who can walk for the duration of the tour have a reduced price ticket. We are a very child friendly tour.
Dress comfortably with walking shoes
Stroller accessible

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Relaxed, informative and enjoable

Dominic_C, Oct 2023

Eslam was a superb guide. My wide and I travel regularly and have been on every continent and more countries and cities than I can count. We use tour guides wherever we go...dome shared, most private. Before we even met, he sent texts with clear instructions where to meet. We had a prior tour so asked for a time adjustment which he was happy to accommodate. He gave us details about all the sights in Dubai we saw but we also conversed about the varied cultures and traditions of the greater Arab world. With a background in archeology and having lived in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and now the UAE, he had a wide and comprehensive understanding of how the historical and current interactions between the people of the Middle East influenced and influences this city and its development. We talked so easily that I felt like I was taking a stroll through Dubai talking with a good friend. The people we met with on our tour, some passers by, some in shops and other vendors, all were thrilled to see Eslam. That network and the camaraderie made for a broader and more unique experience than one might normally.receive at stops along a tour. In the end, Eslam's kindness, his abilities and his passion for what he does made this the best tour of our trip here and at the top of all the tours my wife and I have taken on our world travels. I strongly recommend you book him. You will not regret it.

Hidden gems tour

Craig_T, Feb 2023

Orlina was an excellent guide. We had a very enjoyable tour and learned a lot about old Dubai. The tour lasts 2 hours and included a lovely little boat trip across the creek. The Souks are well worth a visit.

great tour, knowledgable guide

Andro C, Jan 2019

very happy with the tour,our guide, Ben, was very friendly and knowledgeable, gave us a lot ofinteresting facts and information, would definitely recommend to spend an afternoon in old dubai....

Piri was very good so informative...

Gillian_W, Feb 2018

Piri was very good so informative. So glad we did the tour, would have liked more time at some of the points of interest.

Excellent walking tour led by Lana...

DAVID_F, Feb 2018

Excellent walking tour led by Lana. She was very friendly and most competent in guiding us through Old Dubai and keeping clear of the mass tourist groups most of the time. Well recommended and superb value booking through Viator as opposed to other advertised tours. David and Judy

Our guide, Jose, was very...

Ian M, Jan 2018

Our guide, Jose, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw some interesting places such as the coffee museum, old quarter of Dubai and the souks. Would recommend this tour.

Fantastic tour. Very informative...

mobpd, Nov 2017

Fantastic tour. Very informative. Guide was knowledgeable friendly and entertaining. Highly recommend

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Private Historic Old Dubai and Souks Walking Tour featuring Hidden Gems

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Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

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