Private Tour

Private Tour Old Dubai Souks Creek and Abra Tour with Tastings

Overview

Available languages

German

Portuguese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Experience an authentic Old Dubai & souqs tour with your licensed tour guide. Explore beautiful hidden gems, cross the river on a traditional "Abra" boat, and get the best tips to avoid 'tourists traps" in the souqs.

Immerse yourself in the culture and history through captivating stories and anecdotes as you explore alongside your guide.

Explore ancient historical houses and immerse yourself in the fascinating lives of the local inhabitants from days gone by. Uncover the secrets of local architecture and trace the remarkable journey of Dubai’s development.

Indulge in a sensory and culinary experience as you savor local sweets, tea, and other delicacies. Learn the secrets of preparing traditional tea and explore the world of spices.

Later, unwind as you cross the river on a traditional Abra boat. Visit spice and gold souks for a taste of local life. Get the best tips to avoid scams and "tourist traps".

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Arabian sweets

All entrance fees

Traditional boat ride (Abra)

Licensed local guide

Fresh iced tea

Chocolates tastings

Traditional tea/coffee

All taxes

What To Expect

Souk Al Seef By Dubai Retail

Al Seef in Dubai is a historic neighborhood with traditional charm, located along the Dubai Creek. It offers a unique experience blending ancient architecture with modern shops, restaurants, and quaint cafes. Visitors can stroll along palm-lined promenades and immerse themselves in the authentic cultural atmosphere of this destination.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

Old Dubai. The Bastakiya area is a captivating historic district, known for its well-preserved traditional architecture. This charming neighborhood showcases a delightful blend of old-world charm and contemporary art galleries, cafés, and boutique stores. Strolling through its narrow lanes, visitors can soak in the rich cultural heritage and enjoy a unique glimpse of Dubai's past.

10 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Tour privé avec guide francais

Tour privé avec guide francais: Tour privé avec un guide francais

Tour privado en español

Private Tour auf Deutsch

Private Tour auf Deutsch: Private Tour auf Deutsch

Private English tour

Private tour: This option includes a premium guide, local sweets, traditional tea, fresh iced tea, dates, and "Abra" boat ride.

Tour privado em português

Tour privado em português: Tour privado em português

Tour privato in italiano

Reviews

5.00

30 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing Tour!
gabbym723,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience! Our family learnt so much. We highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting an authentic Dubai experience 😊👍🏼🔥✨🙌🏼🙏🏼
Excellent experience
nadia5547,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Anis the guide was very nice and at the top, I appreciated the small intentions to buy us water as soon as he saw that we needed it His explanations in French was great I recommend
Walking Tour
764stefs,
Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour, really informative. Anis gave us lots of information and took us around many historic areas of Dubai. Thank you!
Tour of Old Dubai
juliette98000,
Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was complete and thanks to the guide and his clear explanations, we were able to have a global view of the old Dubai. The atmosphere was very friendly, thank you very much! We highly recommend this beautiful experience!!
A beautiful afternoon in Dubai
410savinap,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A beautiful afternoon with Anis to discover the authentic Dubai. Very prepared and nice! Great family time! Highly recommended!
Great way to express Old Dubai
Burnleyfamily2019,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic time exploring old Dubai with Anis. We explored the old houses andtge Souks. The Abra boat trip was great. Would happily recommend this tour!
Awesome tour
AlexaKroonblawd,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Anis was great! Excellent tour and very knowledgeable about both historical and current things. Would highly recommend.
Anis was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. insightful and interesting tour.
Cheryl P,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Anis was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Really good tour. Really recommend him, very friendly and kind
Amazing Tour Especially With Anis
951jasd,
Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour was fun and interesting, very informative. Anis was very kind, patient and super enthusiastic which made the tour much more enjoyable. Amazing customer service and had alot of fun!
Interesting new facts, multiple different experiences and positive attitude! I would definitely recommend to my friends!
Teele L,
Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Anis was very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. It was interesting to find out so much information about the old Dubai.