Name: Dubai Tour: Hidden Gems of Old Dubai and the Souks
Brand: Dotravel
Price: 86.91 EUR
Availability: InStock

Dubai Tour: Hidden Gems of Old Dubai and the Souks

Duration: 2h

Group: Max 15 people

Feb 06, 2026

About This tour

Professional Guide

Small Group of 15 people or fewer

Traditional Abra Ride (wooden boat) to ride across the creek

Visit to the Gold Souk and Spice Souk

Visit Textile Souk, the old trading centre of Bur Dubai

Visit toThe Ruler’s Divan, His Highness Ruler’s Court

Visit to the Dubai Museum and Coffee Museum

Visit of the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

Uncover the little-known treasures of Dubai on this 2-Hour Walking Tour of Old Dubai and its various souks (markets). You will walk with our premium guide through Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, through the perfume, spice, and gold souks which will stimulate your senses.

There will be breath-taking views from the abra (traditional boat) ride that will take you back in time. We will understand Dubai from the perspective of its history, people, food, culture and etiquette.

Professional Guide

Small Group of 15 people or fewer

Traditional Abra Ride (wooden boat) to ride across the creek

Visit to the Gold Souk and Spice Souk

Visit Textile Souk, the old trading centre of Bur Dubai

Visit toThe Ruler’s Divan, His Highness Ruler’s Court

Visit to the Dubai Museum and Coffee Museum

Visit of the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

Before You Go

After your purchase is confirmed we will email you a confirmation

We strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour

It is the individual responsibility of all visitors to arrive at the designated meeting point 15 minutes in advance

IMPORTANT: Minimum 2 guests required to book the tour

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This tour is a terrific introduction to Dubai’s story from a desert-to-a-global destination city. Our Old Dubai Tour delves into the city’s heritage and explores what early life was like in this desert trading town.

Abra Ride across the Creek

A traditional boat (abra) will get you across over to the Deira side of Dubai to explore the various souks (markets) like Spice Souk and Gold Souk in the city. Whether you are looking for an inexpensive knickknack or a diamond necklace, you’re guaranteed to find something to suit you here.

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, previously known as Bastakiya
Coffee Museum, to learn where and how coffee originated
Dubai Museum, to experience the Pearl Diving Industry
The Ruler’s Divan, His Highness Ruler’s Court
Textile Souk, the old trading centre of Bur Dubai
House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, historic building and former residential quarters of Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, the former ruler of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates
Al Shindaga Watchtower, one of the three watchtowers used to guard Dubai
Gold Souk, to see Dubai as the City of Gold
Spice Souk, to take in the beautiful aroma of the spices
Traditional Abra Ride (wooden boat) to ride across the creek
Dubai Creek, to reach the spice souk

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Dubai Tour: Hidden Gems of Old Dubai and the Souks

Dubai Tour: Hidden Gems of Old Dubai and the Souks

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