--- title: "Private Tour: Abu Dhabi Full-Day City sightseeing with Transport from Dubai" lang: en type: tour city: Dubai country: United Arab Emirates price: 175 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.62 reviews: 110 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 123 of 130 (Abu Dhabi Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/private-tour-abu-dhabi-full-day-city-sightseeing-with-transport-from-dubai/ --- # Private Tour: Abu Dhabi Full-Day City sightseeing with Transport from Dubai **Guidekin's take:** A private tour for your party to Abu Dhabi, going inside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Heritage Village, the Date Market and photo stops at Ferrari World and Emirates Palace. Hotel pickup is included; lunch is at your own cost, and the mosque dress code is strictly enforced. 4.62 from 110 reviews at €175 per person for 8h. In our comparison: #123 of 130 in Abu Dhabi Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join this tour for an overview of the most visited sights in Abu Dhabi – UAE’s capital, On arrival in Abu Dhabi stop first at Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the largest in the world. Completely clad in marble, the mosque has numerous Islamic decorations. Drive next to the waterfront Corniche for a visit of the Heritage Village, built on a man-made wave-breaker, and depicting scenes from the region’s pre-oil days. Take stunning pictures of the skyline, then enjoy a photo-stop near the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi’s famous “7-star hotel”. Afterwards travel past pristine gardens and beaches to reach Central Souq with time to mingle with the locals at this charming souk. The tour continues to a traditional date market for a close look at the staggering varieties of dates before arriving on Saadiyat Island, a cultural hub and home to the stunning Louvre Abu Dhabi. Stop for photos, then drive to nearby Yas Island for a stop at the world's first Ferrari World theme park for souvenirs. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:30, 08:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €175 per person for the Private Abu Dhabi City Tour option; other options up to €338 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.62/5 from 110 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Odyssey DMC - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 07:30, 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.62 from 110 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 100 of 110. - 5 stars: 87 (79%) - 4 stars: 13 (12%) - 3 stars: 4 (4%) - 2 stars: 3 (3%) - 1 star: 3 (3%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Private Abu Dhabi City Tour | €175 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Abu Dhabi City Tour : Private Abu Dhabi City tour with English Speaking guide Pickup included | | Full-Day Abu Dhabi Excursion | €338 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, German, French | Private Abu Dhabi Tour: Private Abu Dhabi City tour with German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or French speaking guide Pickup included | ## What's included - Hotel pickup and drop-off in a Private Vehicle - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque inside visit - Visit to Heritage village & Date Market - Private professional English speaking guide - Photo stop at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi - Photo stop at Emirates Palace - 7 star hotel - Free time at Central Souq in Abu Dhabi for Shopping and Lunch (direct payment) ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks ( lunch time will be given at Central Souq, guest should have to pay directly ) ## Itinerary 1. **Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center** (4h) - Leave your centrally located Dubai hotel with your private guide, and then travel south to Abu Dhabi, roughly 1.5 hours away. This tour visits UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi City for an overview of the islands across which it is spread. Meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a full... 2. **Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental** (1h) - Afterwards enjoy stops for photos at the famed Emirates Palace hotel and the adjacent Breakwater with picture postcard views of the ‘Manhattan of the Middle East’ skyline. ( OUTSIDE PHOTOSTOP ONLY) 3. **Emirates Heritage Village** (1h) - Drive next to the waterfront Corniche for a visit of the Heritage Village, built on a man-made wave-breaker, and depicting scenes from the region’s pre-oil days. 4. **Abu Dhabi Dates Market** (1m) - Later drive along the pristine gardens and beaches of the Corniche (Waterfront) to reach the renowned Date Market where hundreds of varieties of dates from around the region can be seen. 5. **It’s a short journey from here to Saadiyat Island, a cultural hub and home to...** (pass by, no stop) - It’s a short journey from here to Saadiyat Island, a cultural hub and home to the stunning Louvre Abu Dhabi, where a stop is made for photos. 6. **Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi** (30m) - At the nearby leisure and entertainment district of Yas Island a final photo-stop is made near the World's first Ferrari World theme park before returning. ( OUTSIDE PHOTOSTOP ONLY) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30, 08:30 - 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. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Pickup will be in a Private suitable air-conditioned vehicle with Private Guide. - Children up to 5 years of age must be provided with a child safety seat. Kindly let us know if you have an infant 5 years and below joining the tour. Infant seat will be provided without any additional charges. - IMPORTANT : Please pay strict attention to the dress code since you will be visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Failure to observe the dress code will result in entry to the monument being restricted.When booking and visiting through a Tour Operator, it is not feasible to rent an Abaya (local ladies cloak) at the Mosque. However, in emergency situations, you can purchase an Abaya from your Tour Guide during the tour at a nominal cost of USD 10 (subject to availability). - Dress Code - Women and men are to wear conservative, loose fitting, non-transparent clothing, long sleeves (up to wrist length), long skirts (up to ankle length), or trousers. Women must wear a headscarf before entering the Mosque. - Foot wear must be removed before entering the Mosque. Men must not reveal any flesh above their knees and their shoulders must be covered. Body tattoos must be covered.Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight. - Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution. - Guest can discuss with our tour guide and customize the itinerary, guest have to pay directly if any additional entrance ticket applicable which is not included in the above itinerary. - If any given tourist sites are closed an alternate attraction in case of the venue's closure ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €350 | €175 | | 4 | €348 | €87 | | 6 | €612 | €102 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Abu Dhabi Day Trips start at €26 per person. ## Compared with other Abu Dhabi Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #123 of 130** | €175 | 8h | 4.62 (110) | private | | [Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-to-abu-dhabi-grand-mosque-royal-palace-etihad-tower/?format=md) | €73 | 9h | 4.95 (10486) | shared | | [Abu Dhabi City Tour in 4x4 Private Vehicle](/uae/dubai/tours/abu-dhabi-city-tour-in-4x4-private-vehicle/?format=md) | €236 per group | 8h | 4.99 (346) | private | | [From Dubai: Abu Dhabi City Sightseeing & Sheikh Zayed Mosque](/uae/dubai/tours/from-dubai-abu-dhabi-city-sightseeing-sheikh-zayed-mosque/?format=md) | €63 | 8h | 4.99 (334) | shared | Ranked #123 of 130 in Abu Dhabi Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €284, median €68; typical length 8h. 42 of 130 are private. 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