Discover Old Dubai, Heritage, Souks, Boat, Premium Guided Tour
Overview
About
Explore the rich heritage of Old Dubai with our premium guided tour. Visit the bustling souks, take a romantic boat ride, and discover the authentic charm of this historic city.
What you'll do
Travel stress-free with convenient pickup and drop-off included. Discover the city before the rise of high skyscrapers. Take a walk through the old town and enjoy the local tradition of crossing the Dubai Creek by an Abra Baot Water Taxi to arrive at the souks to shop and try local tastings like Dates.
While many standard tours drive past the Blue Mosque and overlook it, this tour offers you a step inside including guided experience with traditional attire. Skip this, and you don’t just miss a part of Dubai. You miss a cultural experience.
Private tour ensures a more personalized experience with ability to customize the itinerary and experience Dubai, your way.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Private Transport with Pickup and Drop-off (Hotel, Airport, Cruise Port, or any Dubai location)
- Private Local Guides
- Exploration of the Historical Old Dubai and heritage sites
- Abra Boat Ride Experience
- Tastings like Arabic Tea 'Shai' or Coffee 'Ghawa' and Dates
- Visit to gold, spice, and textile Souks for shopping
- Entrance to Blue Mosque and traditional dress
- Entry/Admission - Bur Dubai Abra Station
What is not included?
Lunch Optional (at own expense)
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Dubai Private Sightseeing Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Discover Old Dubai, Heritage, Souks, Boat, Premium Guided Tour in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This private sightseeing tours experience includes 8 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
Al Bastakiya
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Explore Al Fahidi Village and other historic locations to capture photographs of the traditional houses built from stone, sandalwood, palm fronds, and palm wood. Discover the narrow alleys, pathways, and public squares that encapsulate the essence of historical gems and learn about their cultural significance with your local guide.
Dubai Creek
Take a Boat Ride and glide along the waters of Dubai Creek.
Bur Dubai Abra Station
Experience the traditional way to transport across the Dubai Creek an Abra Water Taxi Ride.
Deira Old Souk Abra Station
Arrive at Deira and explore the souks and markets of Dubai.
Dubai Gold Souk
Walk through Dubai's largest gold market to learn about the region's rich gold trading history and see the 64-kg gold ring which holds the Guinness World Record.
Dubai Spice Souk
Wander through the Spice Souk for a sensory overload of exotic aromas and flavors that are a feast for the senses.
Old Souk
Shop at the traditional souks and markets of Dubai to discover unique souvenirs and traditional handicrafts like carpets, jewelry, and ceramics at stalls.
This concludes the tour.
