United Arab Emirates · Heritage Walks

4-Hour Cultural Walk in Dubai with Bastakiya and Souk Boat Ride

4 Hours Round trip from Dubai - United Arab Emirates Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Learn the history and heritage of the city at Dubai Museum
02 Taste the richness of Arabian coffee at the Coffee Museum
03 Abra boat ride to Gold Souk
04 Explore the Coin Museum

Indulge in the heritage and culture of Dubai on this 4-hour walk through the city's historic quarter. Explore Bastakiya, the oldest part of Dubai, visit the Coin Museum and the Coffee Museum for a cup of Arabic coffee, and continue to Dubai Museum to learn about local religion and traditions. Stroll through the old souk, known for clothing, textiles, and souvenirs, then finish with a boat ride to the Spice Souk and Gold Souk for shopping.

Stop at the Coin Museum and later at the Coffee Museum, where you will enjoy a cup of Arabic coffee, included in the package, and hear about Arabia.

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What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Dubai

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dubai Heritage Walk through Bastakiya and the Souks

Meet your Emirates tour guide in front of the Dubai Museum at 10:30 AM.
Begin with a visit to Bastakiya, the oldest part of Dubai, where your Emirates tour guide will tell you about the history of Dubai and the UAE.
Stop at the Coin Museum and later at the Coffee Museum, where you will enjoy a cup of Arabic coffee, included in the package, and hear about Arabia.
Then walk to the Dubai Museum to learn about the religion and traditions.
Take a walk through the old souk, famous for clothing, textiles, and souvenirs.
Following this, take a boat ride to the Spice Souk and Gold Souk, where you can do some shopping.