From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the best of Abu Dhabi, the Capital city of UAE with this sightseeing tour. Make your way to the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Watan Palace. Behold the iconic structures of Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers.

Explore the Islamic architecture at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Take a ride along the Abu Dhabi Corniche

Stop for photos at Emirates Palace

Visit the Etihad Towers

Trace out the Arabian heritage and artistry at Qasr Al Watan Palace

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Mosques & Palace Dress Code: Women must wear long loose clothing to insure their arms and legs are fully covered. They are also required to cover their heads all the time while inside the mosque. However, for the Mosque visit, company will provide long-local Abaya with a scarf (long black dress-attire) if needed which must be returned back.

Men must not show above their knees and are required to cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will result in refused entry. Company does not provide any kind of clothes to men.

Tour duration is fixed for any tour/activity. But the drop off may later or sooner the mentioned timing depends on the traffic of the city. At times, the drop off may get late up to 30-45 minutes than the mentioned time.

Lunch not included - at your own expense

During any Presidential Events, Qasr Al Watan might shut down to the public without any previous announcements as it is a national palace, however, it will be replaced with Qasr Al Hosn or Heritage Village (whichever available on that day)

There is a shuttle bus service to the entrance from the main gate of the palace.

Guided tours are not allowed within the palace; your guide will narrate important information about the palace before the visit.

Tattoos must be covered during the Mosque visit.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Sheikh Zayed Mosque Entry Tickets

Access to the Palace, Garden, and other public spaces within the premise of Qasr Al Watan

Entrance to the Etihad Towers

Cold mineral water

Clean and air-conditioned modern vehicle.

Professional licensed tour guide.

Pick up and drop off to your selected location / hotel in Abu Dhabi

Abaya with scarf for Ladies (local long dress attire to visit mosque)

Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above.

Tipping Kitty

Guided tour inside the Palace

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

Traverse to the city of Abu Dhabi as our tour guide picks you up from the hotel/ selected location in Abu Dhabi. Visit the spectacular Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is divine with its amazing Islamic architecture.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

The Corniche

Behold the elegant waterfront views of the City Corniche on our way to the luxurious landmarks- the Emirates Palace and the Etihad Towers. You can have a photo-stop here in the backdrop of these iconic structures.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Sharing Tour- Spanish

Duration: 5 hours: Enjoy half day Abu Dhabi city tour with professional Spanish guide.
Pickup included

Shared Tour French

Shared Tour French
Pickup included

Sharing Tour- Italian

Duration: 5 hours: Enjoy half day city tour with professional Italian speaking guide.
Pickup included

Sharing Tour English

Duration: 5 hours: Experience half day Abu Dhabi city tour with professional tour guide.
Pickup included

Sharing Tour- German

Duration: 5 hours: Experience sharing tour with professional German speaking guide.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.85

613 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

566

We had an amazing tour...
Gerard C,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had an amazing tour with our guide Robert. Robert is extremely good skilled and experienced. The tour was great 👍
Great itinerary don’t book if expect if you travel solo Or need a bit of xtea help
Judith N,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
2.00
The places visited were amazing but it wasn’t enhanced by having a tour Cannot actually relate the review Comments to my experience and the experience of others I spoke to in the group I got left behind twice and the excuse was there were 17 in the group. And if you are solo don’t expect any help.. first time in my life they haven’t helped with photos A female needed a bit of xtra help but didn’t get it from the tour guide, is the passengers helped The bus was very squishy and I wouldn’t say it was particularly clean as it had boxes Of drinks on the seats behind the driver. Not a great experience
Easy and good day tour.
David E,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a well-organised tour that allows access to the must-see attractions in Abu Dhabi. There were no surprises or pressure to buy something and enough time was provided for each location. The tour guide Ahmed was friendly, kind, informative and generous with his time and knowledge. This is an easy and good tour to take whether you're in Abu Dhabi for a day or longer.
Great way to Start
Marsha A,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide was Noor and he was great. Knowledgeable and an excellent guide. We thought the sights visited were perfect for the first day very inclusive. It was a great first day in Abu Dhabi
Great way to spend an Abu Dhabi layover
Penney N,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A great way to see the sights of Abu Dhabi. Comfortable air conditioned van, a very attentive host and great and engaging explanations of the history of the different landmarks and their significance.