Old Dubai walking tour and Shindagha museum experience
Attractions & guided tours

Old Dubai walking tour and Shindagha museum experience

Free
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Arabic, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll explore the fascinating Al Shindagha Museum, including the "Dubai Creek: Birth of a City" exhibit
  • A traditional abra boat ride across Dubai Creek, once the city's main trading route, is included in your tour
  • You'll enjoy a tasting of local specialities, featuring traditional snacks and drinks
  • Your expert local guide will share fascinating insights about Dubai's transformation from a fishing village to a global city
What to expect

Step back in time and explore the roots of Dubai on this guided walking tour through the city’s most historic neighbourhoods. Begin your journey in the Al Fahidi Historical District, where wind towers, narrow alleys, and restored courtyard houses reflect life in Dubai before the skyscrapers. Wander through the bustling Spice and Gold Souks, filled with aromas, colours, and stories of trade.

Cross the serene waters of Dubai Creek aboard a traditional abra boat, just like merchants once did. Your cultural experience continues with a visit to the Al Shindagha Museum, home to the renowned "Dubai Creek: Birth of a City" exhibit, offering deep insight into the emirate’s maritime history, traditions, and transformation.

Perfect for culture lovers, this tour offers a rare glimpse into the authentic Dubai that still thrives beside the modern city.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check Food tasting
  • check Coffee or tea
  • check Bottled water
  • check Soft drinks
  • check Small group experience
Where
Meeting point:
Hotel pick-up is only available in the mentioned areas in Dubai (Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Downtown, Business Bay, Al Barsha, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina). Please provide your pickup location at checkout. If your hotel is outside of these zones, please meet at Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton (Dubai Creek - Al Seef St - Umm Hurair 1 - Dubai - Emiratos Árabes Unidos).
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • Luggage and large bags
  • Pets

Know in advance:

  • Please provide your pickup location at checkout. The local operator will confirm the pickup details the day before the activity
  • This is a walking tour. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
  • Hotel pick-up is only available in the mentioned areas in Dubai (Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Downtown, Business Bay, Al Barsha, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina)
  • Hotel transfer cannot be provided for any hotel outside these pick-up zones
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Provider
Walks of Dubai
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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