Private Old Dubai Walking Tour: Forts, Souks, and Boats
Overview
Journey with us on this private two-hour walking tour to explore the city as you have never seen it. We will guide you through the middle east markets, traditional houses, and historic by lanes of the old city. You will go back in time to see what life was like on the sleepy banks of a pearling and fishing village. The tour includes a visit to a Fort, a boat ride across the creek, and visits to the famous textile, spice and gold souks (markets).
Along the way, you will hear the story of the men and women who transformed this regional trading outpost into the global juggernaut that it is today. Elements of Emirati culture will be seen up-close as we explained the nuanced ways that the traditions still thrive.
Far away from the glass skyscrapers of modern Dubai, this tour will introduce you to the real, and fascinating, heart and soul of the town. You simply cannot miss this side of Dubai!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Private Abra (Wooden Boat) Ride Across Dubai Creek
- An Authentic Way to Experience the Middle East
- Most in-depth personalized interactions
- Local Resident Certified Professional Guides (Some of who are award winning)
- Gratuity
Meeting Location
- Al Fahidi St - Bur Dubai - Al Fahidi - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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What To Expect
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Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort (pass by)
Hindi Lane
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Textile Souk
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dubai Creek
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Dubai Gold Souk
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dubai Spice Souk
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-57559P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Private Abra (Wooden Boat) Ride Across Dubai Creek.
- An Authentic Way to Experience the Middle East.
- Most in-depth personalized interactions.
- Local Resident Certified Professional Guides (Some of who are award winning).
- Gratuity.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Old Dubai Walking Tour: Forts, Souks, and Boats is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Old Dubai Walking Tour: Forts, Souks, and Boats will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Private Abra (Wooden Boat) Ride Across Dubai Creek
- An Authentic Way to Experience the Middle East
- Most in-depth personalized interactions
- Local Resident Certified Professional Guides (Some of who are award winning)
- Gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
