--- title: Discover Heart of Dubai's Old Town, Heritage, Abra & Souqs lang: en type: tour city: Dubai country: United Arab Emirates price: 30 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 40 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 11 of 43 (Old Dubai & Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/discover-heart-of-dubai-s-old-town-heritage-abra-souqs/ --- # Discover Heart of Dubai's Old Town, Heritage, Abra & Souqs In our comparison: #11 of 43 in Old Dubai & Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Start your exciting adventure in the heart of Dubai Old Town al fahidi District and wander from there to first learn about the city's history, culture.Begin the experience of Emirati heritage and history. Afterwards, stop by the remains of the old enclosure wall, Dubai’s Old Wall, a historic attraction that was built around 1800 AD. Walk towards the prestigious Dubai Museum and witness the splendid relics and artifacts that exude the glory of Emirati civilization. Proceed on a walk into the captivating Textile Souk and see the traditional fabrics of myriad colors.Ride on the water taxi (Abra) to cross to the other side of Dubai Creek. Explore the famous Gold Souk, one of the oldest and most fascinating traditional markets in the emirate.The Dubai Gold Souk is one of the largest gold retail markets in the world, and an iconic, must-see site to experience when you are in Dubai.Discover new flavours and recipes as you explore the traditional spice market in old Dubai's . ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our meeting point will be the Local… - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €30 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: PLATINUM ROYAL - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 5.0 from 40 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 40 of 40. - 5 stars: 40 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Dubai Old Town walking tour | €30 / person | Spanish, Portuguese, English | Walking tour | | Dubai old town tour morning | €30 / person | Spanish, Portuguese, English | Walking tour in dubai | ## What's included - Bottled water - All Fees and Taxes - dates ## Itinerary 1. **Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood** (1h; admission included) - The traditional style of life that was prevalent in Dubai from the mid 19th century till the 1970s is reflected at Al-Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, where buildings with high air towers (Barajeel), built with traditional building materials such as stone, gypsum, teak,... 2. **Deira Old Souk Abra Station** (10m; admission included) - Abra comes from the Arabic verb “Abara” which means to cross. Take a ride on the Dubai Abra, the city’s most traditional mode of transport. For centuries, it has remained one of Dubai’s most frequented modes of transport, making it the symbol of the city ’s history and heritage. 3. **Dubai Spice Souk** (50m; admission included) - Dubai’s Spice Souk is a colourful, aromatic and sensory experience. Discover new flavours and recipes as you explore the traditional spice market in Dubai's heritage area. Savour the atmosphere of the past as you are introduced to the mounds of aromatic herbs and spices, all... 4. **Gold Souk** (50m; admission included) - Dubai Gold Souk (Arabic: سوق الذهب‎), is a traditional market (or souk) in Dubai, UAE Also known as city of Gold.The Gold Souk is Dubai’s most famous and visited souk (market). A labyrinth of covered walkways is home to hundreds of retailers offering a huge selection of... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Our meeting point will be the Local House Resturant (Al Fahidi) . By Metro The closest metro to Local House Resturent(Al Fahidi) is Sharaf DG Metro on the Green line. Local House Resturent are a couple of minute’s walk from the metro. By Taxi Feed in local house restaurant (Al Fahidi) on your GPS. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Old Dubai & Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 43** | €30 | 3h | 5.0 (40) | shared | | [Dubai Old and Modern City Tour with Blue Mosque Visit](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-old-and-modern-city-tour-with-blue-mosque-visit/?format=md) | €46 | 4h | 4.95 (5041) | shared | | [Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-old-town-souks-street-food-guided-tour-abra-ride/?format=md) | €16 | 3h | 4.94 (3008) | shared | | [Dubai Old Town Walking Tour with Abra & Traditional Souks](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-old-town-walking-tour-with-abra-traditional-souks/?format=md) | €36 | 2h | 5.0 (94) | shared | Ranked #11 of 43 in Old Dubai & Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €13 to €317, median €53; typical length 4h. 15 of 43 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/old-dubai-walking-tours/?format=md ## More in Dubai - All Dubai tours: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/discover-heart-of-dubai-s-old-town-heritage-abra-souqs/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/?format=md