Private Historic Old Dubai and Souks Walking Tour featuring Hidden Gems

5.0 (29 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Old Dubai Walk in Al Bastakiya Neighborhood — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Al Fahidi District in Old Historical Dubai — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Uncover the little-known treasures of Dubai on this 2-hour walking tour of Old Dubai and its various souks (markets). You will with a local guide through traditional architecture, museums, street art, and ancient forts. Your walk through the perfume, spice, and gold souks will stimulate your senses and the breathtaking views from the abra (traditional boat) ride will take you back in time. This tour is private with an award-winning guide!

Luxury SUV Car transfers can be added-on to this tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: DC by Foot

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Tea and coffee: Tastings of traditional Emirati tea or coffee
Included: Traditional boat ride

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

40 min Admission included

We start by weaving in and out of the heritage homes inside the original residential district of Dubai built by Iranian traders
XVA Gallery

10 min Admission included

One such house is restored and houses the art collection of the XVA Hotel and Art Gallery - a real hidden gem of Old Dubai
Coffee museum

10 min Admission included

Lets understand how closely linked coffee is to the Emirati spirit of hospitality
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort

10 min

The site of the original Al Fahidi Fort guarding our pearl diving history (currently closed for construction)
Textile Souk

Passing by

Souk, Al Kabeer or Meena Bazaar
Dubai Creek

Passing by

Boat ride in a traditional wooden boat across the Creek
Dubai Spice Souk

10 min

Lets have a close encounter with Saffron and Vanilla Bean - the original kings of spices
Gold Souk

5 min Admission included

In true Dubai style, go big or go home with all that glitters in this souq
Bur Dubai Abra Station

5 min Admission included

Magical boat ride across Dubai Creek on a traditional abra

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet your guide dressed in orange outside the Arabian Tea House Restaurant in Bur Dubai

End point

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

Using your ticket

Dress comfortably with walking shoes
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately