

Join us for a private tour of the hidden gems of Old Dubai. With an insider as your guide, you'll discover the authentic charm of this ancient city.
Explore the full itinerary for Private Tour: Roam the Backstreets of Old Dubai with an Insider in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This private sightseeing tours experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

Dubai's Spice Souk is an incredibly aromatic network of shops and eateries that sell everything from saffron to chocolate dipped dates. To navigate the bustling souk, the best way is to learn about the origins of the spices at first from your guide and shop-owners before you cruise your way around the market.

We'll walk through Dubai's oldest market, the Gold Souk, a place buzzing with eager shoppers there to explore its 300+ shops and covered walkways. We'll stop to learn about the world's obsession with this shiny yellow metal, especially during festive occasions.

The wooden abra boats plying the busy Dubai Creek are one of Dubai's most iconic scenes to witness. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable experience on a private abra ride and capture the city from the water as we time-travel from its past to its present.

The Textile Souk is a labyrinth of traditional Arabian souvenir stores with plenty of fabrics, scarves, and I heart Dubai t-shirts. Here, your guide will introduce you to the national dress worn by both men and women, and demonstrate how each garment is worn.

We’ll visit the Grand Mosque in Dubai, originally built in 1900 and devoted to the study of the Quran, where we’ll enjoy an introduction to Islam’s core beliefs and the mosque’s beautiful architecture.

Our last stop will be a fantastic meal at a traditional restaurant where we'll break bread together. The guide will pre-order several dishes so that guests can experience the various flavors and spices used to marinate, and answer all your curious questions.

We'll wander through one of Dubai's historic neighborhoods where its merchants once lived in now-restored homes. Your guide will explain the brilliance behind the architecture of these structures, particularly its windtowers, designed to keep inhabitants cool.