2-Hour Old Dubai Walking Tour with Abra Ride and Gold Souk

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Savour the flavours of local teas, dates, chocolates, and more
• 02 Learn about Dubai's gold heritage at the Gold Souk
• 03 Experience a traditional abra ride and cross the river like the locals
• 04 Explore the historic Al Bastakiya neighbourhood and its old houses

Experience the authenticity of old Dubai on a traditional small-group walking tour with your senior tour guide. Explore the historic Al Bastakiya neighbourhood, step inside old houses, and learn about the architecture, culture, and history of Dubai and the country. Along the way, taste traditional teas and sweets, see Al Fahidi Fort and the Hindu temple, and wander through the old markets before ending at the Gold Souk.

Experience the authenticity of old Dubai on a traditional small-group walking tour with your senior tour guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Dubai

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Al Bastakiya's Historic Houses

• Our guide will pick you up at the decided meeting point.
• Discover the old houses in this historical neighbourhood, learn the secrets of the architecture, the history of Dubai and the country, and about the life of the Bedouins living in this area. Meet the locals and our baby camel!

2

Day 02

Taste Traditional Teas and Sweets

• In our baba's cave, you will taste some traditional teas and sweets. You will learn about the history and the benefits of the spices.

3

Day 03

Photo Stop at Al Fahidi Fort

• You will see the oldest building in the city, Al Fahidi Fort, on our walking tour.

4

Day 04

Walk Through the Old Markets and Gold Souk

• You will cross the Indian market, the old market, and the textile souk.
• Then, you will enjoy a ride in an abra, a traditional boat water taxi, to the other side of the city and finish the tour by seeing the Gold Souk.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Dubai tour guide
• Food and drink tasting
• Abra ride

What's Not Included

• Transport to the meeting point
• Tips

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• This is a full walking tour, so it is not suitable for people using wheelchairs or with walking difficulties.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arabian Tea House Cafe, Bastakiya Opposite Musalla Post Office - Al Fahidi Street - Dubaï - Émirats arabes unis

Tour start

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.