3 hours
Mobile ticket
Would you like to learn about the culture and history of the UAE? This walking tour will show you the best of Al Fahidi Historical District while you get to learn more about the traditions of the country.
Meet your guide and enjoy Arabic tea with dates at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant where you can also try luqaimat, regag, and camel milk ice cream. Tour the traditional house and learn about the history of the UAE.
Admire the buildings in Al Fahidi District and Al Seef area before you head to the Middle East's largest Coffee Museum. Enjoy a live Arabic coffee-making session and learn about how coffee has become a crucial part of the UAE's culture.
Stop by a Mosque and see the distinctive architecture as you learn more about Islam. Then, hop on a traditional Abra water taxi for a quick creek tour. Admire the old trading ships and take some photographs to show friends and family.
Visit Gold & Spice Souks and enjoy a shopping spree.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Professional Photography
Arabic tea/Coffee, dates
Al Khayma Heritage House visit
Luqaimat - Ragag
Abra water taxi fees
Local Licensed tour guide
Transfer / Tipping ( Not mandatory)
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
This historic walking tour will show you the best of the Al Fahidi District as you learn all about the culture and history of the UAE. You’ll also take a ride in a traditional Abra water taxi that will show you the city from a unique perspective.
55 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
OnAir721348,
Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Abdul is a great guide the explanations were very clear and the tour was very rewarding I highly recommend this tour you will learn a lot of things from the history of some districts of dubai. Visit to the coffee museum and very atypical I really enjoyed it. But beware the exorbitant prices in The Spice Souk It's really a big scam
Malik C,
Dec 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
I really loved this tour. I got a lot of insight on the many souks. Took great photos, and also enjoyed good food and a abra ride
Leah K,
Jun 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
I really enjoyed this tour. Alex was my photographer and we had a great time walking all over old town and taking photos. As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe on this excursion. It was also great to have someone take professional photos of me without me having to fumbling with a tripod or endless selfies. The photos turned out great! The meal at the end of the tour was delicious! Overall this was a FANTASTIC value!
anitaa323,
May 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour was really informative, food and drink was really good, and it was nice to end in the gold and spice market. I really enjoyed understanding the history of Dubai and UAE! Don’t hesitate to book. Thanks to Adnan for a great tour!!!
217iu,
Feb 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a really great Tour, very interesting! And a huge Thank you to the photographer - he did an amazing Job, the Pictures are awesome, such a nice memory!
BulelwaBulie,
Dec 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
I loved this experience. Definitely one of the top highlights of my trip - had so much fun. Our tour guide, Maaz, took wonderful care of us. He was super knowledgeable and seemed very happy to answer any questions we had. A charismatic gentleman whose sense of humour also helped us absorb all the info. The tour’s photographer, Muhammad, was just amazing - made me feel comfortable while being adventurous with photo suggestions. He captured my experience of the tour brilliantly. Both were very kind and it felt like they really cared to make the experience enjoyable. It felt like they were old friends of mine by the end of the tour. The restaurant and delicious food and refreshing drinks we sampled was the cherry on top. Would recommend the tour to anyone in a heartbeat. I’d definitely do it again, given the chance.
Curiosity538639,
Nov 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
Super Trip to all the main sights in Dubai in the great care of our tour guide Adnan. His cultural knowledge provided excellent insight and background about the city and the UAE overall. His passion for ensuring each guest maximised their time on the trip ensured that we had ample time in each location which were captured brilliantly through his combined photography skills. This trip is highly personalised and delivered at a pace to ensure every enjoys the experience. This trip is ideal for travellers looking to see the key sights of the beautiful city of Dubai in a short period and having Adnan as our guide ensured it was a 10/10 trip. I would highly recommend this trip and Oceanairtravels as a provider of choice. I am looking forward to my return visit where hopefully I meet Adnan on my next trip!
marleebe,
Nov 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
We booked this photo tour, thinking that we want to keep some nice photos of us from dubai - but that is only part of what you get. From start until finish, Adnan (our guide) told us all about the history of UAE, showed us amazing monuments around dubai, and to top it off, took us to a nice, local restaurant. Our photos are really nice, but the memory really is the great experience of it all. Thank you Adnan!

679ranjinir,
Oct 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our photographic city tour started with guide and photographer Adnan came us to pick us. Everything was beautiful after that . The information which was shared was amazing and the pictures 😍. Please do ask for Adnan when you book for a tour. He is humble , good and a gentleman.

shilpak605,
Sep 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
Adnan was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. He went out of his way to show us amazing places. I would highly recommend him! I genuinely want to thank him for his commitment and dedication towards the tour. I ended up learning so much about the city and it’s culture as well! 🙂
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