Historical tour of old Dubai
Attractions & guided tours

Historical tour of old Dubai

4/5
Great
Based on 9 reviews
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$31.67
Free cancellation
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Availability: Every day
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duration
Duration: 4 hours
Do this because
  • Walk around Al Fahidi ancient fortress and the beautiful Dubai Creek
  • Get lost in the traditional Gold Souk and its countless spices
  • Stop for a unique photo session at Grand Mosque Jumeirah
  • Rest your legs and tour the area aboard a comfortable bus
  • Bring the whole family - everyone will love it
  • More than a tour - your guide will share their love of art history with you
What to expect

Immerse yourselves in this enriching excursion and learn about how a modest fishing village at the Dubai Creek was transformed into a city hub of beautiful skylines and rich culture, through a guided tour with different stops that make up the city's evolution throughout time.

The traditional tour will start with the discovery of the Jumeirah area, and the famous Burj Al Arab, followed by a stop at an art center. You will also cross the new Canal, then take a visitor stop for a snapshot of the awe-inspiring Grand Mosque of Jumeirah that dates back to the Fatimid rule. You will continue to the historic district of Bastakyia, the magical old town which houses the Dubai Museum, located in the ancient fortress of Al-Fahidi which dates back 200 years. A visit to the Museum of Dubai is included on your own.

Next, you will have a chance to cross the creek by boat in authentic 'Abras', enjoying the spectacular cityscape while heading towards the District of Deira, which is home to Dubai's biggest spice and gold souks. Here, why not splurge on a golden souvenir or even sample exotic spices. The tour will continue with the discovery of the Zaabeel area and the rulers of DUBAI palaces before ending at the famous iconic Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.

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What's included
  • check Hotel pick-up
  • check Guided tour
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
  • x_not_included Personal expenses
  • x_not_included Food and beverages
  • x_not_included Hotel drop-off
  • x_not_included Alcoholic drinks
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where
Meeting point:
The Gray Line staff will pick you up in most of the major hotels in Dubai. The pick-up time varies between 1 hour to 15 minutes before the start of the tour at Gray Line terminal.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • smoking is prohibited in all vehicles
  • photographing any local residents without their permission or local ladies

Know in advance:

  • you'll need to confirm the pickup time (and place) directly with the local operator. You will find the contact information in the voucher after booking
  • the Jumeirah Grand Mosque in Dubai entrance is not included in this ticket. However, if you want the option to enter and have a guided tour at your own cost, it's open on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 08h45 till 09h45 AM only. On Mondays and Wednesdays from 09h00 to 10h00 AM and from 10h15 to 11h15 AM. The mosque is closed on Fridays. Ladies visiting the Mosque are required to cover their heads with a scarf and do not wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits as they are to be fully covered. Men visiting the Mosque should wear long trousers
  • the guide speaks in English, and it's the audioguide that's in the other languages
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Provider
Gray Line
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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Based on 9 reviews from verified customers

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Safety

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Service

3.7/5

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3.7/5

Value for money

4.3/5

  • Gubisch

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Die Tour war sehr interessant. Leider war uns nicht klar gewesen, daß es keine Rückfahrt zum Hotel gibt. Wir waren erst den 2. Tag in Dubai und waren ...

  • Boesi

    From Germany - April 2023

    Traveled as a couple

     

    65 - 74 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Deutschsprachig gewünscht, englischsprachig erhalten Nichts verstanden. Schade.

  • Karina

    From United States of America - March 2023

    Traveled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Leuk vonden we de bootjes en de oude markt. Ook het uitzicht op het strand was leuk. De moskee, prima maar jammer dat je er niet in kon. Wat wij echt ...

  • Kristel

    From United States of America - February 2023

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Het bezoek aan Abu Dhabi was heel interessant. De shuttle service naar het centrale vertrekpunt was goed geregeld. We hadden een uitstap geboekt met N ...

  • Ramo john

    From Netherlands - September 2022

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Echt een aanrader je ziet zo hoe het oude gedeelte is . Alleen zijn de verkopers zeer opdringerig in de bazar

  • Juliane

    From Germany - August 2022

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Die Vielfalt der Tour und das Preis Leistungsverhältnis hat mir ausgesprochen gut gefallen. Ich vermisste jedoch die wirklich Traditionen und es gleic ...

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