Dubai: Guided Walking Tour with Creek, Souks, & Street Food

Dubai: Guided Walking Tour with Creek, Souks, & Street Food

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Discover old Dubai on a guided walking tour around the Al Fahidi historical district. Learn more about its history, try its authentic street food, explore the souks, and cruise Dubai creek on an abra.

Highlights

Roam around the Al Fahidi historical district with a local guide leading the way
Learn about the history of UAE and enjoy a guided tour inside an Emirati house
Taste some mouth-watering street food at the Al Khayma Heritage House
Walk along the Al Seef walkway and go on an abra ride across Dubai Creek
Visit the gold and spices souks to shop for specialty goods alongside locals

Description

Step back in time and explore the Al Fahidi district on this Dubai walking tour. Learn about the history of the UAE, cross Dubai Creek on a traditional abra, savor local street food and try Arabic coffee at the Al Khayma Heritage House. Visit the Coffee Museum and Coins Museum with entry tickets included. Meet your guide at the Al Khayma Heritage House and enjoy a welcome cup of Arabic coffee and dates along with snacks and street food. Begin your tour by exploring the historical and traditional side of Dubai. Visit the Coffee Museum with your guide and learn how coffee has played a role in shaping UAE history and culture. Next, visit Al Seef, an old-world heritage area. Pass by the old mosque and walk around the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, strolling through its narrow alleyways while admiring the architectural splendor of the old heritage buildings. Continue past the Grand Souk to hop on a traditional abra water taxi and take a ride around Dubai Creek. Soak in the panoramic views of huge trading ships and astonishing buildings as you sail. Once at the spice souk, learn about the various spices, and try bargaining for deals at the local shops. Finally, visit the gold souk to see fine jewelry, silver, and precious stones.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off (if option selected) Licensed guide Coffee Museum entry tickets Coins Museum entry tickets Abra water taxi ride Al Khayma Heritage House entry Arabic tea or coffee and dates Snacks (rogag and luqaimat) Street food (karak tea and samosa) Camel milk ice cream (if option selected) Bottle of water

Important Information

This tour may be conducted in 2 different languages simultaneously This tour is not recommended for infants The Coffee Museum and Coins Museum close by 5 PM. They cannot be visited if you choose the 5 PM evening tour