Old Dubai Tour: Souks, Abra Ride & Local Delights

Embark on an authentic adventure through Old Dubai and its vibrant souks. Take a ride on a traditional ‘Abra’ boat, discover hidden gems, and learn insider tips to navigate the bustling markets.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Al Seef - Al Seef in Dubai is a historic neighborhood exuding traditional charm, situated along the Dubai Creek. It provides a unique experience by merging ancient architecture with modern shops, restaurants, and charming cafes. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk along palm-lined promenades and fully immerse themselves in the authentic cultural…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Access to heritage area
  • Traditional Abra boat ride
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Tea and coffee
  • Old houses entries
  • Baba’s Cave entry
  • Spices experience
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Experience an authentic Old Dubai & souqs tour with your licensed tour guide. Explore beautiful hidden gems, cross the river on a traditional ‘Abra’ boat, and get the best tips to avoid ‘tourists traps’ in the souqs.
Immerse yourself in the culture and history through captivating stories and anecdotes as you explore alongside your guide.
Explore ancient…

Location
Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi
Al Fahidi Street
Meeting point in front of Arabian Tea House.You can easily access by taxi and metro (Station : Sharaf DG)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Shawna_w
Aug 9, 2025
Wonderful tour and great... - Wonderful tour and great experience. The gold market & boat is an added treat. We would definitely book again.
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Sandy_k
Aug 3, 2025
Excellent morning tour!... - Excellent morning tour! We learned a lot. Hats off to our very knowledgeable, considerate and humorous tour guide Mustapha.
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Sarah
Jul 17, 2025
Excellent exursion with a warm guide - I loved that visit. Our guide, welcoming and warm, arrived on time. Throughout the visit we were able to discover authentic places with local and regional history. Tastings of local produce were fabulous. Our guide knew a lot about the local culture. I recommend 100%. Thank you for this beautiful morning, in the heart of a Dubai that deserves to be better known.
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Ottiliamashavave2
Jul 3, 2025
Highly recommend. Best... - Highly recommend. Best guide in Dubai! Great communication, punctual. We’re booking another tour around new Dubai
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Vickyes07
Jun 27, 2025
Walking tour - Anis was AMAZING!!! He was able to give me a great history of the country’s culture and history. I did learned a lot and I highly recommend him. I will book more tours with him for sure in the future.
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Z4961gznathanc
Jun 27, 2025
Great experience - Anis was your guide very knowledgeable and a great experience on old Dubai. My wife and I learned a lot about the culture and religion
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D7626udadrians
Jun 23, 2025
Walking Tour - An unforgettable insight into the historic heart of Dubai! The tour of Old Dubai combines authentic flair, traditional souks and a charming water taxi ride. Perfect for discovering the roots of this modern metropolis – culturally rich, impressive and highly recommended!
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Giuliafrancescau
Jun 17, 2025
ABSOLUTELY RECOMMENDED - Anis, an exceptional, helpful and very friendly guide, also showed us the less touristy side of the neighborhoods, a very local experience
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Yuryboychenko
Jun 16, 2025
Great tour of old Dubai - Had a very interesting tour with Anis. It was informative to walk through the old part of Dubai and get to know the architecture and traditions. The local tea, coffee and dates were delicious too. Anis gave some interesting details about the traditions of Muslim families. We recommend this tour.
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Hgr1972
Jun 15, 2025
Highly Recommended - Anis was fantastic. Our teenagers said it was the best walking tour they had ever done. He really brought the history and culture of Dubai to light while keeping things interesting and fun and not too hot!
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From $36
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).