Private Tour
Private - Abu Dhabi Half Day City Tour
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
A half-day tour of Abu Dhabi can be a great way to explore some of the city's key attractions and get a taste of its culture and history, even if you have limited time. Here's a suggested itinerary for a half-day tour of Abu Dhabi.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Start your tour early in the morning by visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. It's one of the most iconic landmarks in the city and offers a breathtaking display of Islamic architecture. Remember to dress modestly when visiting the mosque.
Emirates Palace: After the mosque, head over to the nearby Emirates Palace hotel. While you may not have time to stay there, you can still visit the stunning lobby area and enjoy a coffee or refreshment in the hotel's luxurious surroundings.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total tour duration includes the travel time
This experience requires good weather. if it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund
Mosques & Palace have very strict dress codes: women must wear long loose clothing, and ensure their arms and legs are fully covered. Women are also required to cover their heads at all times. For Mosque visit a long Abaya with scarf (long black dress attire) will be provided by the tour operator if needed which must be returned back; Men must not show above their knees and must cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will be a refused entry. The tour operator cannot provide any clothing for men
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Grand Mosque-Saturday to Thursday, 9:00 AM-10:00 PM ,Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM-10:00 PM
Corniche Beach( Pass by without stopping)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Etihad Towers photo stop only
Heritage Village -9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Fridays -7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Emirates Palace
Lunch
Options
Private - Abu Dhabi Half Day City Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Affordable, very...
HeeJin K,
Mar 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Affordable, very comfortable , learning experience - on time, it was perfect for a family with little kids-
Noushad went out of his way to make us the most enjoyable trip in Abu Dhabi
David K,
Mar 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00After deliberating which company to choose for our half-day lay-over sightseeing in Abu Dhabi, and after reading all the negative reviews of other companies, we chose Riyago Tourism for there perfect 5 star rating (with only a single 3-start rating which turned out to be a misunderstanding). We were not disappointed and highly recommend Noushad who met us inside the airport terminal, conducted us to a super clean and comfortable a/c van, and gave us an amazing tour of the city. He impressed us with his knowledge of the History, Demographics, Politics and customs on the city, region and country. He tailored the trip to suit us, never missing anything on the agenda and delivered us back to the airport for our ongoing flight. Book with Riyago with confidence, all their 5-star ratings are reliable.
Americans in Abu Dhabi
CliftonJackness,
Mar 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00A wonderful tour and taste of Abu Dhabi. Shijar was amazing and so knowledgeable. He was also an excellent photographer.
A good tour, needing more time.
Manideepa G,
Mar 6, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was a good tour. Our guide Shijar was pleasant, knowledgeable and professional. But the the time allotted to the entire tour wasn't nearly enough. The Heritage Village needs at least 45 minutes to an hour, not just a half hour. The Grand Mosque is an amazing place. Its huge and extremely crowded. We practically raced through the place and still exceeded the assigned 1 hour limit. By the time we came out of the mosque, it'd have been great to have a short down time, at least for a cup of coffee. We were exhausted and hungry and considering the time for the guide, we declined his offer to visit the date souk. It was more than 4 hours already. We enjoyed what we saw, but still came away rushed, frustrated and dissatisfied.
We enjoyed the tour very...
Teresa W,
Mar 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00We enjoyed the tour very much. The guide was very informative, and the whole tour was excellent. We couldn't have asked for anything more.
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