Old Dubai Private Walking Tour: Explore Forts, Traditional Souks, and Historical Lanes

Discover the hidden gems of Old Dubai on a private walking tour. Explore forts, traditional souks, and historical lanes while learning about the city’s transformation from a fishing village to a global hub.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bastakia Quarter - Explore heritage homes that have been transformed into cafes, museums, art galleries, and hotels, offering a glimpse into Dubai’s first settlement.
  • Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort - Although the Dubai Museum is currently closed for renovation, visitors can still appreciate the museum, the wall of Old Dubai, and the Al Fahidi…
What's 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
  • Tea and coffee
  • Most in-depth personalized interactions
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Journey with us on this private two-hour walking tour to explore the city as you have never seen it. We will guide you through the middle east markets, traditional houses, and historic by lanes of the old city. You will go back in time to see what life was like on the sleepy banks of a pearling and fishing village. The tour includes a visit to a Fort, a…

Location
Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi
Al Fahidi Street
Meet outside Restaurant- Arabian Tea House
Cancellation Policy

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

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265missyy
Feb 4, 2026
Old Dubai Tour is a must-do in Dubai - Wonderful, informative tour with Francesca. Booking, paying, and communication with Trip Advisor were all easy. Definitely feel like I've seen Old Dubai and learned a lot about the traditions, culture, and life since eaerly 1800's. Highly recommend!
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Karach8912xf
Dec 23, 2025
Perfect morning in Old Dubai - We loved the Old Dubai walking tour with Ricky. It was the perfect length for our family with pre-teen kids, and the pace kept everyone engaged without feeling rushed. Ricky was extremely knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting history and local insights. All entry fees were included, which made the experience very easy. Be sure to bring some cash for tipping and any purchases along the way. The local restaurant recommendation was fabulous and a real highlight of the day. Highly recommend for families wanting to explore Old Dubai.
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Gillyanne79
Dec 13, 2025
It was fantastic to hear about the local traditions - Our guide Ricardo was amazing! Extremely knowledgeable and took his time with us throughout the tour. It was fantastic to hear about the local traditions and he helped us navigate the souks brilliantly. Thank you!
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Moollaza
Dec 10, 2025
Excellent tour and tour guide! - Great tour of old Dubai, the textile souk, spice souk, and the gold souk! Pri was amazing and very warm. We had great conversations and learned about Dubai. She also helped us with some purchases to make sure we got good prices. Highly recommended and would be happy to do more tours with Pri!
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763serenec
Dec 7, 2025
Lovely morning out with Pri. - Lovely morning out! Pri was equally great with the kids and adults. Learnt a lot about Dubai’s rich history and heritage.
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Cmartini82
Oct 24, 2025
Must do tour in Dubai! - This private walking tour was the absolute highlight of our trip to Dubai. If you want to see the authentic, historical soul of the city, you must do this! Ricardo was incredible—so knowledgeable and passionate about the history. Because it was a private tour, we could go at our own pace, ask tons of questions, and get a truly personalized experience. We loved stepping back in time while walking through the beautiful old alleyways and seeing the historic forts. But the best part was the two most "classic" Dubai experiences: riding a traditional Abra boat across the Dubai Creek and exploring the bustling souks. The sights, sounds, and smells of the Spice Souk and the dazzling Gold Souk were unforgettable. I can't recommend this tour enough. It's an immersive, fascinating, and fun way to see a side of Dubai that many visitors miss. Five stars!
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342mms
Aug 29, 2025
Old Dubai Tour is a must experience for everyone's vacation! - Pri is the best tour guide! She really made it a lot of fun and is very knowledgeable. Everyone we met during this tour was so hospitable and polite. We loved the private boat tour across the ocean water. Beautiful! This was our favorite excursion. 😊
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Virginiasb1930
Aug 27, 2025
Make This Tour Your First Stop in Dubai! - We enjoyed every moment of our tour despite the summer heat! Our guide Ricky made the tour both interesting and fun. Thanks to his valuable insights and historical context, he brought Dubai's past to life and gave us an excellent understanding of Dubai's evolution from a small pearl diving port to the modern city it has become. The tour was well paced and covered a lot in a short amount of time. This tour should be the first stop on any first time visitors' trip to Dubai!
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Kristen_g
Jun 10, 2025
Wonderful tour of Old Dubai - Francesca was fantastic! She was so welcoming and knowledgeable. We learned so much and she was so great with our kids. They had a wonderful time too which is never easy on a tour. We highly recommend taking this tour with your family to Learn about the history and culture of the city. This was a great activity to start our first day in Dubai.
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Arnel1406
May 29, 2025
Fawzy - Best man! - We had a great trip with Fawzy. The tour guide was very well informed and has responded flexibly to our wishes. We'll be back!
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From $99
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).