Dubai Al Fahidi Half-Day Guided Tour

We took a tour with our guide, Ahmed Hussein. The tour began in a small room where complimentary coffee and dates were provided. Afterward, we moved to the Old Town for a historical sightseeing experience. Following that, we took a boat to the Gold Souk for more sightseeing, and this is where the shopping tour began. However, it wasn't a high-pressure sales environment, which was nice. We only visited one shop, which sold chocolates and spices. If you speak English, it was a very satisfying tour overall. I highly recommend it. However, if you dislike extensive explanations, I wouldn't recommend it, as there aren't many different places visited.

The Old Town Walking Tour with Souks, Abra Ride & Traditional Snacks was an amazing experience! Our guide was incredibly informative and shared so much fascinating history and culture about the UAE. The souks were vibrant, the abra ride was beautiful, and the traditional snacks were delicious. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the real Dubai!

Unforgettable Old Dubai Tour with Khan—A Must-Do! I cannot recommend this tour enough - a key highlight of my Dubai trip! 🌟The Guide: Khan was phenomenal. He is a master storyteller who made the history of Dubai engaging and easy to understand. He was also very patient and happy to answer all questions. 🚶The Experience: The tour was incredibly well-organized. I loved that it included resting spots and visits to houses where we were welcomed with free, hot Arabian tea. The starting point at the Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant is absolutely beautiful. 👩‍👧Solo Traveller Friendly: As a solo female traveller, I felt very safe and comfortable. It was also a great way to meet other travellers. 🍵The Food: The snacks provided were delicious and added an authentic touch. ⚠️Tip: Everything was perfect, but just a heads-up to future tourists: be careful when buying "fix chocolates" in the spice souks. Mine seemed inauthentic, so do your research first! (The saffron I bought, however, seems genuine.)

I did the Old Town Walking Tour with the souks, abra ride and snacks at 2:45pm. Our guide, Maaz Khan, was excellent, really knowledgeable and shared some great insights into the history of the UAE and how Dubai developed. The group was nice and small, which made it feel more personal and made it easy to hear everything and ask questions. Maaz had a good sense of humour too, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The walk itself was very relaxed, the abra ride was pretty cool, and the snacks were both generous and delicious. I’d happily recommend this tour, and Maaz as a guide, he’s patient, friendly, and very easy to chat with.

Totally worth it - don’t miss this! We had an amazing guided tour of Old Dubai and the Souqs. Fesal was a very knowledgeable guide and made it a very in-depth and interactive experience. We opted for the tour without refreshments- but still got a tea, snacks, samosa, Arabic coffee and much more! There’s a lot that you get to see in just 3 hours. We were also guided to some great shops to buy perfumes, spices and saffron, with very reasonable prices and good quality. Definitely recommend!

Our Old Town tour was an incredible journey through time. It began at Al Khayma Restaurant with a fascinating deep dive into the history of the UAE and specifically Dubai. Walking through the historical areas and seeing the traditional houses—beautifully preserved by the government—offered a real sense of heritage. The experience was very hands-on, with delicious coffee and snack tastings, followed by a classic Abra ride across the creek. The Souks were a highlight; we ended up picking up some high-quality saffron and, of course, the famous Dubai chocolate! Our guide, Mr. Khan, was the star of the show. He was incredibly knowledgeable, polite, and respectful, answering all our questions with a smile. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day from start to finish. Tip: You’ll be exploring a lot on foot, so definitely wear comfy shoes!

Our guide, Fesal, is a great storyteller. The sharing was done light-hearted and witty so it was a nice way to learn about the culture and historical facts. I chose the evening walk so the weather was very nice. The Abra boat ride was one of the highlights for me so I highly recommend this tour.

I did the walking tour without food, but there were still snacks and drinks provided! We started in an air-conditioned room, which was much appreciated in the middle of summer. We started to walk outside when the sun was on its way down, so I appreciate the guide trying to keep us as cool as possible. Because it was the night tour, a couple of stops were closed (e.g., the coin museum). But I'm not sure if entering it would have been part of the itinerary, and anyway we received a ton of information from our guide. We stop at some shops, which felt like one of those commission tours, but to be honest, I didn't mind this because I didn't feel pressure to buy anything. And my favorite part was the boat ride across the river! I would definitely do this tour again.