2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Get to know old Dubai and learn more about its history and culture than possible alone on this heritage-themed walking tour. Stroll the Al Fahidi district with its courtyards and wind towers; visit Bur Dubai’s bazaars; and ride an ‘abra’ boat across Dubai Creek to roam Deira’s Gold and Spice Souks. Along the way, discover hidden details and stories of bygone Dubai you’d probably miss if exploring independently.

Explore Dubai’s oldest quarters on a heritage walking tour
Learn stories about old Dubai and find hidden gems that you’d miss if alone
See Al Fahidi’s wind towers, cross the creek by abra, browse souks, and more
Good for first-time visitors keen to discover old Dubai without getting lost

What's Included

Professional guide
Coffee and/or Tea

No hotel transfer are provided
Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi, Dubai
Bastakiya Opposite Musalla Post Office - Al Fahidi St - Bur Dubai - Al Fahidi - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Meet outside Restaurant- Arabian Tea House

End point

Dubai Gold Souk
Dubai - Deira - Al Ras - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

What To Expect

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort (Pass By)

Hindi Lane

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Textile Souk

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dubai Creek

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dubai Gold Souk

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dubai Spice Souk

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Please wear a face mask on this tour
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

5.0

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Thank you Pri

Cecilia_V, Oct 2023

Everything, from the meeting point to the very knowledgeable information provided by Pri. She was very professional, great knowledge of the area , she gave us a tour to an art center that I love it! It was a 2 hrs tour , but the time went flying , due to she made it so enjoyable!! Thank you Pri !

Perfect!

Nikolaus_W, May 2023

Pri gave us exceptional insights, was very polite and humerous. We really enjoyed the tour and the time with Pri!

Outstanding experience

Juliet_G, Feb 2023

This was one of our favorite experiences in Dubai. Our guide Pri was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history and significance of different sites. She was patient as we shopped in the souks. She provided other useful recommendations of things to do. We saw other large tour groups during our tour and were relieved we had selected this private tour. I highly recommend this tour! Thank you Pri!

Awesome Tour!

Gillian_R, Jan 2023

We loved our tour with Ricky. He was informative, friendly, and a lot of fun to hang out with. He showed us some amazing things in Old Dubai, and we especially loved when he brought us to specific shops to talk to the shop owners. It felt like a really authentic experience. He was also great with our kids, which we really appreciated. Thank you, Ricky, for a great experience!

This tour was a highlight!

Joyce_J, Sep 2021

Before I booked this tour I read all the reviews and they were right! Pri is an incredibly knowledgeable, gracious and fun tour guide. I learned so much about the history and culture, and appreciated her enthusiasm. Highly recommend!

Very interesting

337sue, Oct 2019

We did the 2 hour walking tour - there were about 10 in the group and Sameh made it very enjoyable and interactive

Very very sweet guide who gave us a...

Ashwani P, May 2018

Very very sweet guide who gave us a nice tour full of information and details. She made many recommendations and they were spot on!

We were provided with lots of...

Anita_K, Apr 2018

We were provided with lots of guidance before and after the tour so I followed their advice and took the Metro to the meeting point, it was very easy. The guide explained the culture, history and walked the markets explaining spices and gold as you go. It was a lot of fun.

This is a great overview tour that...

Ashwani_P, Apr 2018

This is a great overview tour that gives you a very good overarching sense for the city and the country, the history and the people, the culture the food and the attire. You go through museums and markets and use a boat as transit. Its really fantastic and well priced and well worth the money!

A great tour! Even though I was a 5...

Alok_G, Apr 2018

A great tour! Even though I was a 5 mins late, the guide waited for me to start the tour. Their team co-ordinated well from the beginning and answered all queries I had promptly. The tour was great, lot of information and a great humorous guide. It was like a fun walk in old Dubai with my friends. The guide did a great job of keeping everyone engaged throughout.

I keep visiting Dubai for work...

Mary_B, Apr 2018

I keep visiting Dubai for work purposes, but a walking tour was a new concept for me. I decided to give it a try and it was way better than what I had expected to be. It changed my opinion of a how a tour should be. The content and knowledge that the guide shared with us was lovely. I got to know so much about a city which I thought was all about high rise buildings. Bastakiya is a beauty in its own ways. Must visit!

I had a great desire to learn about...

Sweta_S, Apr 2018

I had a great desire to learn about Dubais authentic culture, see more than just the new parts of town. This walking tour was absolutely perfect. The guide made it feel like we were in town with a few friends and were taking a stroll around. She provided great information about the region, the people and traditions. Truly an amazing tour experience and a must do for anyone going to Dubai.

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Private Old Dubai Walking Tour: Forts, Souks, and Boats

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