Old Dubai Exploration: Historical Sites, Spice & Gold Souks

Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Old Dubai. Explore historical sites, wander through spice and gold souks, and take a traditional abra boat ride. Discover the transformation of Dubai from a desert to a global destination city.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort - The oldest building in Dubai since 1780s standing tall as it was built as a fortress. The center of politics in Old days.
  • Textile Souk - A treasure trove of rainbow hued colors, textures, weaves and embroidery from around the world.
    One of the oldest traditional markets in Dubai; best spot to buy textile…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Experienced guide provided
  • Abra ride across Dubai Creek
Additional Information

Let’s explore the Old Dubai, Al Fahidi Fort (Dubai Museum) and the famous textile, spice & gold souks (markets). Roam the narrow alleys and take a traditional wooden boat called ‘abra’ to cross the creek Along the way, Youll understand Dubai from the perspective of its history, people, food, culture, and etiquette. This tour is a tremendous introduction…

Location
Local House Restaurant
The Guide will meet you at the entrance of Local House Restaurant <- This Restaurant is in Bastakiya Al Fahidi Neighbourhood. The nearest metro station is Sharaf DG Metro Station (Formerly Al Fahidi).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Miketq8321js
Jan 11, 2025
Great informative tour - Our guide was unbelievable. He was patient and informative. We were running late and he waited for us. Can’t recommend him enough!!
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720marieclauded
Dec 15, 2024
Sunday morning in old Dubai - This tour was a very convenient Visit for 3 adults with a baby Our guide mansoor was very kind and knowledgable. Very good Time.
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Wanda
Dec 1, 2024
Walking tour in old Dubai - Our tour guide was amazing. Well informed, and answered all of our questions. Before booking the tour I wasn’t thrilled about walking the distance, but I’m glad we did. We were able to maneuver in and out the shops with ease. We will definitely return and use the same tour guide.
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Jonathansm8409lx
Nov 30, 2024
Great tour of old Dubai - Great tour of old Dubai. Good tour leader, we saw hidden places, walked through the beautiful town, and enjoyed the conversation with our tour guide.
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Maikejohnson
Nov 5, 2024
Amazing - My guide was Sarfaraz Ferooz and he was just amazing. If you are planning on doing this tour, please ask for him specifically! Sarfaraz is very knowledgeable about the history and development of Dubai and loves to share the rich history and lifestyle of his country. Touring old Dubai, the abra ride and spending time exploring both Spice and Gold Soulk was a pleasure with Sarfaraz pointing out many details, offering typical Arabic treats and the most amazing Safari tea. Thank you! Since he has experience and personal connections, he pointed out a few vendors, knowing they carry true and high quality products at good prices - giving me the confidence to purchase some of the amazing spices … and not being taken advantage off as a tourist. I truly enjoyed my walking tour with Sarfaraz. His English is very good, he is very personal, charming, enthusiastic and I could tell how much he loves his city and his culture he shared so many stories, derails and historic facts with me. Sarfaraz, thank you again for a truly unforgettable tour through Old Dubai!
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Johncz6640zp
May 7, 2024
Excellent personal tour of old Dubai - Manor, our guide was exceptional in showing us the best places of the historical Al Fahidi neighborhood. Great history lesson as well as stories of the people. The souk area was interesting and a revelation of sights and spicy smells.
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413quinns
Mar 31, 2024
Mansoor’s tour was wonderful! - Mansoor was a wonderful guide!! He answered every question we had and was very knowledgeable on all kinds of subjects. He and his tour were very fun, and he knew all the right shops to visit (and helped us bargain!) I would recommend this experience for visitors.
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Ruediger
Mar 26, 2024
Dubai Old Town and Souks with Family - Suqlain was a perfect guide for Group with teenagers. Very kind, thumbs up, we would always recommend him. The tour and information provided by Suqlain was very much appreciated by all of us.
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159annkristins
Mar 23, 2024
Perfect mixture of history, people and local food - Great tour together with our guide Mansoor. Perfect mixture of history, current facts and fun facts. Also enjoyed the street foot and different places we visited during the trip. Thank you for the great experience!
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Tombo2055qh
Mar 14, 2024
Old Dubai walking Tour - We had the pleasure of experiencing an exclusive and highly personalized tour of Dubai’s historic parts last evening. Our guide made it an incredibly informative journey, sharing insights that greatly enriched our understanding of the area. Visiting the gold and spice souks was a highlight, and throughout, we felt perfectly looked after by our friendly and approachable guide. This was a unique and individualized experience that we highly recommend.
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