Private Old Dubai Walking Tour: Forts, Souks, and Boats
At a glance
Private Old Dubai Walking Tour: Forts, Souks, and Boats is a 2h private experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operated by Dubai By Foot. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 125 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $149 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local Resident Certified Professional Guides (Some of who are award winning), Private Abra (Wooden Boat) Ride Across Dubai Creek, An Authentic Way to Experience the Middle East.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 125 travellers
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Journey with us on this private two-hour walking tour to explore the city as you have never seen it. 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!
What's included
What's included
- Local Resident Certified Professional Guides (Some of who are award winning)
- Private Abra (Wooden Boat) Ride Across Dubai Creek
- An Authentic Way to Experience the Middle East
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Most in-depth personalized interactions
Not included
- Gratuity
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 45m
Featuring heritages homes transformed into cafes, museums, art galleries and hotels - a close look at Dubai's first settlement
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Stop 2
Dubai Museum is currently closed for renovation. We will understand the museum, the wall of Old Dubai and the Al Fahidi Fort from the outside.
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Stop 3 · 5m
A hidden gem in Old Dubai - a tucked in temple lane
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Stop 4 · 15m
Discover fabrics and swatches initially forming the core of the trade in the middle east - there is always time for shopping! Cashmere, anyone!
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Stop 5 · 10m
This boat ride is the most fun way to arrive at the Spice and the Gold Souq on our tours
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Stop 6 · 10m
Go Big or Go Home is the motto of our expansive Gold Souq in Dubai
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Stop 7 · 15m
Here is where we learn about the kinds of spices, saffron and vanilla, be wowed by the range of teas and taste some dates and camel milk chocolates!
Meeting point
Meet outside Restaurant- Arabian Tea House
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Old Dubai Walking Tour: Forts, Souks, and Boats take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $149 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Local Resident Certified Professional Guides (Some of who are award winning); Private Abra (Wooden Boat) Ride Across Dubai Creek; An Authentic Way to Experience the Middle East; Coffee and/or Tea; Most in-depth personalized interactions.
Where does it start?
Meet outside Restaurant- Arabian Tea House
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 125 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Dubai.
