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Viator · group up to 15 pax

Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market

4.2(10)Dubai1 hour
VIATOR2.3(3)TRIPADVISOR5.0(7)

Description

Enjoy entry and visit Al Seef, Dubai Creek, Bastakia Quarter, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort, Deira Old Souk Abra Station, Bur Dubai Abra Station, Old Souk and Dubai Spice Souk. You will see old Dubai in a spectacular atmosphere and you will feel really you are in the past here in Dubai by seeing old monuments, museums, old houses, ride the small wooden boats, old textile market, spice market and gold market. We have local tour guides who know all Dubai better than anyone else and know different languages & can guide all tourists and discover wonderful places together. All Tour Guides have licenses & very well educated and drivers as well. All groups are small so the tourists can enjoy and listen to the guides easily. Our aim is making guests and tourists so happy and come to visit Dubai and all United Arab Emirates many times in the future.

Tour Options

Premium Tour and many tastings
  • Join me on one of the most beautiful areas in Dubai and create memories you cannot forget during this Fun and mazing tour.
Full Tour no food no pick up
  • You will come to meeting point: In this options the guests have to come to Al Seef Heritage hotel by themselves so no pick up & no food included
Premium Tour with Pick Up
  • This option includes pick up

Itinerary

Admission included20 min

Our tour guide will meet you at the entrance of Al Shindagha Museum and discover Dubai Creek and go to Al Seef- Al Seef Street then move to discover the wonderful places of Old Dubai and street food and taste some foods. Along Dubai Creek’s shoreline is Al Seef, a bustling waterfront promenade where old meets new. It has two zones: an old-world heritage area and a modern section lined with malls, hotels, and restaurants. Here, you can learn about the Gulf’s beginnings as a famous pearl diving port, explore the open-air floating market and 1950s-style souk and many attractive places.

Admission included20 min

The Bastakiya Quarter gets its name from Bastak, Iran, the origin of many of the original textile and pearl traders who first plied their trades. As you walk through the Bastakiya Quarter’s narrow winding lanes, you will also notice another contribution from Bastak in the form of its architecture. The wind towers that top most of the buildings are a testament to this, as well as the beautifully carved wooden doors and wooden lattices.

Admission included15 min

You will discover & watching amazing places in old Dubai Creek by riding a small wooden boat and watching wonderful areas on the banks of the creek, birds, cargo ships, restaurants and many other nice places. Dubai Creek has been described as a natural saltwater creek, tidal inlet, and watercourse or waterway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It extends about 9 miles inwards and forms a natural port that has traditionally been used for trade and transport.

Admission included15 min

You will be visiting the old souk Bur Dubai in a fascinating experience. The kind of hand-woven and machine-made fabrics you find here are unlikely to be available at other places even within Dubai. For this reason, it is also called the textile souk in Dubai. However, your shopping wouldn’t be limited to just textiles. You will visit the textile souk which means textile market. Since Dubai’s skyline is all about modern high-rises, the labyrinthine layout of the Old Souk stands out. As you enter the area, the most striking feature is the large wooden beam. Placed on the sand-coloured walls, this sight will instantly take you back to an age gone by. The wooden door stands high in all its magnificence. The building is made of sand colour stones and has a wooden roof. Perhaps, you might have seen something like this before in old films or TV shows.

Admission included15 min

You will explore and discover old life of Dubai During past time. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is a historic district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The construction of Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood dates back to the 1890s. In its prime, the locality was capable of 60 housing units, most of which were separated by narrow, winding lanes.

Admission included5 min

Explore and enjoy Taking an amazing ride on the Dubai Abra wooden boat in Dubai Creek, the city’s most traditional mode of transport. For centuries, it has remained one of Dubai’s most frequented modes of transport, making it the symbol of the city’s history and heritage.A unique mode of transport in modern times, an Abra is a water taxi that offers a tantalising glimpse into Dubai’s history. On the emirate’s iconic Creek, these Abra rides offer a unique perspective into the older and more traditional locations in the city. Like the idea of travelling and exploring in an ‘old school’ kind of way? Read on for everything you need to know about the entrancing Dubai Creek Abra rides Abra comes from the Arabic verb ‘abara’ which means ‘to cross.

Admission included15 min

Explore The oldest building in Dubai since 1780s. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is a historic district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The construction of Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood dates back to the 1890s. In its prime, the locality was capable of 60 housing units, most of which were separated by narrow, winding lanes.

Admission included15 min

Explore Dubai Spice Souk or the Old Souk is a traditional market in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Spice Souk is located in Deira, in eastern Dubai, and is adjacent to the Dubai Gold Souk. The Spice Souk is in the locality of Al Ras, on Baniyas Street.

Admission included30 min

Nestled in Bur Dubai, this traditional market exudes old-world charm. Navigate the alleys and find stores and traders selling raw silk, wool, cashmere, perfumes, spices, and dry fruits—you'll find it hard to leave empty-handed. Just remember to barter for a good deal! It's also great for unique souvenirs including abayas (full-length women's robes), thawbs (Arabic robes), silk scarves, and even tailored garments.

Admission included10 min

It's an mazing chance to take many wonderful photo stop for the the oldest markets in Dubai Spice souk, gold souk and old cargo wooden boats.

Admission included15 min

You will enter Dubai Gold Souk & you will watch many shops which sell gold with wonderful varieties of jewelry and precious stones. Here is the time to say goodbye to you and the tour will end and wish you an amazing day and you are welcome again and again.

Highlights

Delicious fresh juice, coconut, orange if selected
Traditional boat ride ( Abra)
Entry/Admission - Old Souk
Entry/Admission - Dubai Creek
Entry & Visit Dubai Gold Souk
Al Seef Heritage area
Entry/Admission - Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
Delicious Arabic Tea & Coffee
Entry/Admission - Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Mineral Water
Entry & Visit Dubai Spice Souk
Visiting Street Food
Entry/Admission - Bur Dubai Abra Station
Entry/Admission - Al Seef
Entry & visit Old Souk and Textiles market
Local Tour Guide
Entry/Admission - Bastakia Quarter
Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort

What's included

Included
Delicious fresh juice, coconut, orange if selected
Traditional boat ride ( Abra)
Entry/Admission - Old Souk
Entry/Admission - Dubai Creek
Entry & Visit Dubai Gold Souk
Al Seef Heritage area
Entry/Admission - Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
Delicious Arabic Tea & Coffee
Entry/Admission - Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Mineral Water
Entry & Visit Dubai Spice Souk
Visiting Street Food
Entry/Admission - Bur Dubai Abra Station
Entry/Admission - Al Seef
Entry & visit Old Souk and Textiles market
Local Tour Guide
Entry/Admission - Bastakia Quarter
Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(10)

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Companion664185
January 3, 2026
History and shopping

Great seeing the old parts of Dubai under perspective on how fast the city has changed. Lovely food and experiences the gold soup was amazing and the spices are beautiful.

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Lisa_F
July 24, 2025
Sadly our tour was cancelled

Don't want to give a rating because we didn't actually get to do the tour. Unfortunately our guide had to cancel but l imagine it would have been an excellent tour. Just waiting for the refund.

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Gary_P
March 30, 2025
Not Good, Don’t Book this event!!!

The tour representatives did not show up at the designated place or time. Unreliable was this event. I do not recommend this tour company. Big Dissatisfaction and disappointment!!!!

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lovelyn a
January 17, 2024
Wonderful walking tour!!

usually I join the walking tour in each destination I travel to, I was not expecting Dubai has this old districts and traditions, we missed the tour at 10am, but they scheduled another tour for us by afternoon. The weather was perfect and the tour guide was unbelievable literally he explains everything, u feel that you’re watching film on Netflix in the 18 century. 10/10 for the price. 10/10 for the tour guide. 10/10 for the flexibility & the sales team.

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Trek16521246481
January 15, 2024
Awesome Tour

It was a great morning walking tour, It was interactive and our Tour guide was amazing He led us on a walking tour included all the souk and Boat crossing.

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DayTrip64788634835
January 10, 2024
Excellent and amazing Old Dubai City Tour

Wonderful ... It's the best city tour with a wonderful tour guide, we discovered many nice places in Dubai Old Town like old markets, creek, museums, street food, gold souk and spice souk and many other attractive places in Dubai. Thank you Adventure Premium Travel and you

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N5777CEan
January 3, 2024
Thanks for the experience

We were only one day in transit, and we were lucky to make this trip. The weather was perfect for walking, and the guide whose name I forgot was excellent. He made us feel the spirit of the Neighborhoods through his tales and stories. He took us to a traditional Emirati house. we visited many museums and tried different types of coffee across Arab countries. Then we went to the old markets. I loved the spice market, I think it's fresher than France. The boat ride between the markets was special. Thanks for the love and experience.

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Lara_A
October 11, 2023
Memorable experience

Francis our tour guide is an amazing person with nice piece of history. Our group enjoyed the Abra boat ride. Prepping us and guiding us in the gold and spice souks very helpful . We will use this guide again anytime visiting Dubai. Thank you.

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575gtrm
August 24, 2023
Amazing tour

It was very nice tour , we enjoyed a lot , it was one of my best days ever , i really recommend.

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Akram-nino-kimo
July 28, 2023
The best tour to discover old Dubai with wonderful guide

Wow we have spent an awesome time, Our started in Al Fahidi Fort with the wonderful Tour Guide Sameh, He is so helpful and very cooperative in addition to his great information which we learnt a lot from him about Dubai and all United Arab Emirates. We discovered old Dubai by a very professional guide in Adventure Premium Travel. We were so lucky to book through this very good company. We saw Dubai Museum, Old Markets, Bazars, We took the ABRA “ traditional wooden boat “ to transfer from Bur Dubai to Deira side in Dubai Creek woow was so amazing experience and we took many nice photos in the creek with big cargo ships and other abra in the water, Then we entered the lovely spice souk which means spice market and then went to gold souk and we enjoyed our time then our guide gave us juice and water he was so kind and very honest guide. We were recommend this tour “Explore Old Dubai Tour, Creek, Street Food, Abra, Souks & Tasting” to all guests from all over the world” will give you 5 stars and you really deserve 1000000000 stars we you do an amazing tour .. Thank you so much to our guide and to Adventure Premium Travel

Operator response

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