Private Tour
Private Tour Old Dubai Souks Creek and Abra Tour with Tastings
Overview
Available languages
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 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.
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.
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
Options
Tour privé avec guide francais
Tour privé avec guide francais: Tour privé avec un guide francais
Private English tour
Private tour: This option includes a premium guide, local sweets, traditional tea, fresh iced tea, dates, and "Abra" boat ride.
Tour privato in italiano
Tour privado em português
Tour privado em português: Tour privado em português
Private Tour auf Deutsch
Private Tour auf Deutsch: Private Tour auf Deutsch
Tour privado en español
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sadeem was very...
Josh W,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sadeem was very knowledgeable, funny and made the tour enjoyable for all five of us! He explained everything and had answers to every question we asked.
Amazing experience!
danstefan0,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anis was a very friendly guide, a lot of explanations and insights about the local culture. Great experience, highly recommended!
Fantastic walking tour
219jennad,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely Fantastic tour! Very knowledgeable and interesting. Also very friendly, would highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Fabulous walking tour
charlotter125,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really informative and a lovely guide 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Awesome tour
K7953ZRmarcusp,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour, very fun and informative. Show you all you need to know and more. Highly recommend for a true experience 👍👍👍
Great choice for a private tour
DanielleinCA,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the highlight of our quick 2 day layover in Dubai. I booked a private tour for the 3 of us and it was well worth the money. We saw some group tours and they looked pretty miserable standing in the heat trying to group into the shade, etc. Our tour guide Anis was fantastic. He is super knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor too. We learned a ton about Dubai’s history and people in a short period of time. We liked ending in the gold shouk where we spent some time shopping when done with the tour. If you are considering booking this, do it— you won’t regret it.
Amazing Tour!
gabbym723,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic 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
5.00Anis 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
5.00Great 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
5.00The 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!!
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