Private Old Dubai Tour with Local Guide: Souks, Spice & Stories

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| Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Features

Free Cancellation

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

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

4.3 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Private tour

Meal as per itinerary and bottled water in restaurant
Admission fees

Gratuities
Private transportation
Soda/Pop

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, as our meal is pre-ordered, is non-vegetarian, and is served on a sharing platter basis. A vegetarian option is available on request.
It is recommended that you bring bottled water, sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen.
It is recommended that you wear light fabric clothing (especially during summer) and comfortable shoes
This tour includes moderate physical activity. Guests should be in good health, able to walk slightly longer distances at a comfortable pace, and able to participate in periods of standing.

Dubai’s historic beginnings tell a story like no other and this tour dives right into it. We’ll trace the city’s transformation from humble trading port to cultural crossroads, starting at a museum that unpacks its journey from desert to global destination. From there, we’ll explore the scent-swirled Spice Souk, gold-lined...

Duration 4 Hours and 15 Minutes
Private Tour

1
Al Shindagha Museum
We begin our tour at the Al Shindagha Museum district, our launch pad into old Dubai. Here, we thread together curated galleries and tactile displays to show how Dubai grew from creekside settlements into a trading crossroads. We’ll trace pearl-diving tales and dhow routes that linked Dubai to Persia, India,...
- Duration 1 Hour and 15 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
2
Dubai Creek
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.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included

Dubai Spice Souk

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...

Duration 40 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Gold Souk

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.

Duration 20 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

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.

Duration 45 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Al Mussallah Road

Our last stop will be a fantastic meal at a traditional Emirati 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.