History walks in Dubai
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Prices run from £14 to £87 per person. 1 of 3 is a private or small-group tour (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride | 3–4 hours | Up to 15 | £14 | 4.9 (3,017) |
| Discover Dubai,Culture, History, Street food ,Abra and Souks Tour | 3 hours | Up to 15 | £19 | 4.9 (265) |
| Local Street Food and Guided Walking Tour of Dubai Old Town | 3 hours | Private | £87 | 4.9 (191) |
Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through the Al Fahidi district, with a traditional Emirati house, street food, the souks and an abra across the creek. Tour details: Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride
Guided in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish
From £14Free cancellation
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Discover Dubai,Culture, History, Street food ,Abra and Souks Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A small-group walk through old Dubai, with street food, the souks and a crossing of the creek by abra. Tour details: Discover Dubai,Culture, History, Street food ,Abra and Souks Tour
Guided in English, German, Italian, Spanish
From £19Free cancellation
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Local Street Food and Guided Walking Tour of Dubai Old Town (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk through Dubai's oldest neighbourhood, tasting local dishes at small neighbourhood spots. Tour details: Local Street Food and Guided Walking Tour of Dubai Old Town
Guided in English
From £87Free cancellation
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