--- title: "Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride" lang: en type: tour city: Dubai country: United Arab Emirates price: 16 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 3008 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 2 of 43 (Old Dubai & Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-old-town-souks-street-food-guided-tour-abra-ride/ --- # Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride **Guidekin's take:** A walking take on old Dubai from Al Fahidi: a traditional Emirati house, the Gold Souk and an abra on the Creek, with dates included and the street food, from shawarma to luqaimat, kept for the premium version. You meet the guide near a Green Line metro station; pickup is a paid add-on. 4.94 from 3008 reviews at €16 per person for 3h–4h. In our comparison: #2 of 43 in Old Dubai & Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Dubai's old town on a walking tour in the Al Fahidi district. Visit a traditional Emirati house, try street food, explore lively markets, and take a boat ride on Dubai Creek in a traditional abra. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage… - 7 start times: between 08:30 and 17:00 - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €16 per person for the Group Tour in English option; other options up to €55 - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 3008 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: OceanAir Travels - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 08:30, 08:45, 09:15, 14:15, 14:45, 15:15, 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.94 from 3008 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2974 of 3008. - 5 stars: 2889 (96%) - 4 stars: 85 (3%) - 3 stars: 19 (1%) - 2 stars: 3 (0%) - 1 star: 12 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Group Tour in English | €16 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours Group Tour From Meeting Point: A group tour with a live session of Arabic coffee making, along with , Abra ride, and entry to heritage sites and galleries. | | Group Tour | €23 / person | Italian, Spanish | Group Tour From Meeting Point: A group tour with a live session of Arabic coffee making, along with , Abra ride, and entry to heritage sites and galleries. | | Group Tour | €23 / person | German | Group Tour | | Premium Tour with English | €36 / person | English | Upgrade your tour by adding premium tastings and local snacks such as falafel, shawarma, local regag bread, luqaimat sweets, Duration: 3 hours | | Premium Tour | €39 / person | German | Duration: 3 hours | | Premium Tour | €39 / person | Italian, Spanish | Upgrade your tour by adding premium tastings and local snacks such as falafel, shawarma, local regag bread, luqaimat sweets, Duration: 3 hours | | Group Tour with Transfer | €55 / person | German, Italian, English, Spanish, French | Group Tour with Hotel Transfer: Enjoy a group tour with Arabic coffee , traditional Abra ride, and heritage sites and galleries entry with hotel transfer . | ## What's included - Rogag and Luqaimat snacks (with premium option) - Pickup and drop-off (if option selected) - Shawarma and Falafel (with premium option English) - Abra ride (traditional boat ride along Dubai Creek) - Visit to Gold Souk - Lemon Mint Fresh Juice (with premium option) - Dates - Al Khayma Heritage House entry - Arabic Tea - Heritage Site & Museums ## Not included - Tips (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **We begin our walking tour by meeting our tour guide at Al Khayma Heritage Res...** (1h; admission included) - We begin our walking tour by meeting our tour guide at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant located in Al Fahidi Historic District. Feel welcomed with Arabic coffee and tea with dates, where later you will also taste Arabian dishes like luqaimat and Ragag. 2. **Souk Al Seef By Dubai Retail** (30m; admission included) - Walk along the Al Seef promenade and enjoy the charming view of the small mosque. Wander through the narrow streets of the Al Fahidi district, where you can appreciate the beautiful old buildings next to modern ones. 3. **Go past the Grand Souk and take a ride on a traditional abra water taxi to ex...** (30m) - Go past the Grand Souk and take a ride on a traditional abra water taxi to explore Dubai Creek. Enjoy the wide views of large trading ships and the tall skyscrapers of Dubai’s skyline as you sail along. 4. **Dubai Spice Souk** (30m; admission included) - When you reach the Spice Souk, enjoy the rich smells and bright colors of the various spices and ingredients. You can also try bargaining with the local sellers. 5. **Gold Souk** (30m; admission included) - Lastly, visit the Gold Souk and admire the beautiful jewelry, silver, and precious stones. Say goodbye to your guide and leave Dubai with a deeper appreciation of its traditional culture and history, beyond the luxury and sparkle. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 08:45, 09:15, 14:15, 14:45, 15:15, 17:00 - 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 Meet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage House, nearest Metro station is DG Sharaf Metro station - Green line Ends: You may continue shopping at Gold & Spice souk ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please note, the tour duration will be 3-4 hours. - Meet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage House, nearest metro station is DG Sharaf Metro Startion- Green line - Kindly share your WhatsApp number for easy communication during the meeting point. - This tour may be conducted in two different languages simultaneously. - Do not carry luggage or large bags. - Infants are not allowed on this tour. ## Compared with other Old Dubai & Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 43** | €16 | 3h–4h | 4.94 (3008) | 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 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 | | [Dubai Old Town Walking Tour with Street Food Tastings](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-old-town-walking-tour-with-street-food-tastings/?format=md) | €103 | 3h | 4.99 (96) | private | Ranked #2 of 43 in Old Dubai & Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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