Historical tour of old Dubai
Attractions & guided tours

Historical tour of old Dubai

3.9/5
Great
Based on 12 reviews
from
£25.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
Availability: Every day
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Get lost in the traditional Gold Souk and its countless spices
  • Stop for a unique photo session at Grand Mosque Jumeirah
  • Discover the world-famous Dubai Mall
What to expect

Hop onto one of our luxurious Grayline tour buses for the ultimate Dubai experience, offering a chance to explore the vibrant highlights of the city. Start your journey with a photo stop at Jumeirah Beach, where you can capture stunning views of the coast and the iconic Burj Al Arab.

Continue to the Jumeirah Mosque, a beautiful example of traditional Islamic architecture, followed by a visit to the Marjan Gallery, showcasing exquisite art and crafts. Next, head to the Abra station for a traditional boat ride across the creek, offering a glimpse of old Dubai. Arrive at the bustling Spice Souq and Gold Souq, where you can immerse yourself in the scents and sights of the local market scene.

Finally, conclude your tour at the world-famous Dubai Mall, home to luxury shopping, dining, and stunning attractions like the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa. This comprehensive tour captures the essence of Dubai’s mix of modern and traditional charm.

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What's included
  • check Hotel pick-up
  • check Guided tour
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
  • x_not_included Personal expenses
  • x_not_included Food and beverages
  • x_not_included Hotel drop-off
  • x_not_included Alcoholic drinks
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where
Meeting point:
The Gray Line staff will pick you up in most of the major hotels in Dubai. The pick-up time varies between 1 hour to 15 minutes before the start of the tour at Gray Line terminal.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • smoking is prohibited in all vehicles
  • photographing any local residents without their permission or local ladies

Know in advance:

  • you'll need to confirm the pickup time (and place) directly with the local operator. You will find the contact information in the voucher after booking
  • the Jumeirah Grand Mosque in Dubai entrance is not included in this ticket. However, if you want the option to enter and have a guided tour at your own cost, it's open on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 08h45 till 09h45 AM only. On Mondays and Wednesdays from 09h00 to 10h00 AM and from 10h15 to 11h15 AM. The mosque is closed on Fridays. Ladies visiting the Mosque are required to cover their heads with a scarf and do not wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits as they are to be fully covered. Men visiting the Mosque should wear long trousers
  • the guide speaks in English, and it's the audioguide that's in the other languages
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Provider
Gray Line Emirates
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

3.9/5

Based on 12 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Safety

3.8/5

Value for money

4.1/5

Service

3.8/5

Staff

3.8/5

  • Danny Schipper

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Deze excursie laat je op een gemakkelijke manier de hoogtepunten van Dubai zien, comfortabel en interessant.

  • Julie

    From Belgium - February 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anni

    From Germany - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Gut war, dass wir vom Hotel abgeholt worden sind, pünktlich wie vereinbart, am Sammelort mussten wir dann 30 Minuten warten bis es los ging. Okay. Gru ...

  • Gubisch

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Die Tour war sehr interessant. Leider war uns nicht klar gewesen, daß es keine Rückfahrt zum Hotel gibt. Wir waren erst den 2. Tag in Dubai und waren ...

  • Boesi

    From Germany - April 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    65 - 74 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Deutschsprachig gewünscht, englischsprachig erhalten Nichts verstanden. Schade.

  • Karina

    From United States of America - March 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Leuk vonden we de bootjes en de oude markt. Ook het uitzicht op het strand was leuk. De moskee, prima maar jammer dat je er niet in kon. Wat wij echt ...

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