Historic Old Dubai & Souk Walking Tour
Journey with us in this two-hour action packed historical walking tour where it all began. 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. You simply cannot miss this side of Dubai!
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Bastakiya
Coffee Museum
Old City Wall
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort, Al Fahidi, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Dubai Museum is closed for renovation. We will understand the wall of Old Dubai and the Al Fahidi Fort from the outside.
Stop At: Textile Souk, Bur Dubai Near Bur Dubai Abra Station, Dubai 75157 United Arab Emirates
Walk through textile souk, explore the original pashmina/cashmere scarves
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dubai Creek, Mashraf Building, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Private abra boat ride on the stunning Dubai Creek bringing the past to life - this is the highlight activity of the tour!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dubai Gold Souk, Old Baladiya St., Dubai United Arab Emirates
Ever wondered the difference between white gold, yellow gold and rose gold? Well lets find out together!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dubai Spice Souk, 41, 34th St Al Ras, Deira, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Walk through Spice Souk
Duration: 20 minutes
Inclusions
- Licensed Guide
- Abra Ride
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Dubai Spice Souk
- Entry/Admission - Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
- Entry/Admission - Dubai Creek
Exclusions
- Pick up
- Drop off
- No meals are provided
- Gratuity
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Please wear face masks
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
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