Private Old Dubai Walking Tour: Forts, Souks, and Boats
A private walk through Old Dubai's forts, souks and traditional houses, with a boat across the creek.
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 out of 5 from 126 reviews
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guided in
- English
- Price
- From £114 per person
- Group
- Private: your group only
- Fitness level
- Easy
- Children
- All ages
- Run by
- Dubai By Foot
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
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Where the tour goes
- Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood45 min · entry included
- Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
- Hindi Lane5 min
- Textile Souk15 min
- Dubai Creek10 min · entry included
- Gold Souk10 min
- Dubai Spice Souk15 min · entry included
Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.
What to know before you book
Included
- Local Resident Certified Professional Guides (Some of who are award winning)
- Private Abra (Wooden Boat) Ride Across Dubai Creek
- An Authentic Way to Experience the Middle East
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Most in-depth personalized interactions
Not included
- Gratuity
Access
- Pushchairs welcome
- Public transport nearby
How it compares in Dubai
- Price: from £114. None of the other 6 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £19.
- Reviews: 6 of the other 6 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 3 km in about 41 minutes of walking, not counting stops.
From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.
Walking in Dubai
Beyond its skyscrapers, Dubai's oldest quarters on either side of Dubai Creek, with the Al Fahidi wind-tower houses, the gold and spice souks and abra ferries, are made for walking.
Terrain. Flat, with narrow lanes in the old quarters and a short boat crossing; other districts are separated by major roads.
Heat. May to September is very hot, with August temperatures that can reach about 54°C and coastal humidity of 60 to 70 percent. Walk early or after dark and plan indoor stops. Late September to early May is far more comfortable.
Read the full Dubai walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.
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