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Half-Day Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour
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4 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Dive into the heart of Old Dubai on a captivating 4-hour journey that showcases the city's soul beyond the usual tourist paths.
Begin with a nostalgic treat hidden in the souk's alleys, igniting your adventure. Engage in our own exhilarating spice game, SPINGO, where you'll explore and learn, crowned by an icy delight to refresh your senses.
Experience the charm of Dubai Creek on a traditional abra, leading you to the vibrant textile souk of Bur Dubai. Wind down the evening by savoring a beloved Indian street snack before indulging in an authentic Emirati feast in a historic home from the early 1900s. Our spread will feature a sumptuous rice and lamb pilaf, a hearty vegetable stew, and dumplings sweetened with decadent date molasses.
Join us to experience Old Dubai's must-dos, from spice souks to dinner in Fahidi, in a way that feels like exploring with friends.
Note: One eating stop is skipped from May - September.
What's Included
- Use of audio receiver and free earphones to hear the tour guide clearly.
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Abra ride across the creek
- 4 snack stops and 1 sit-down meal
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Start time
05:00 PM
End Point
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We will finish our tour in the historic Al Fahidi district. The Al Fahidi metro is about 10 minutes walking distance away.
We will finish our tour in the historic Al Fahidi district. The Al Fahidi metro is about 10 minutes walking distance away.
What To Expect
Dubai Spice Souk
Fuel up with an Old Dubai nostalgic treat washed down with sweet milky tea in the back alleys of the souk.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Dubai Spice Souk
Play our proprietary spice game, "SPINGO" in the souk! Cool down after with an icy Iranian treat doused with rosewater, fruit cordial and lemon juice. (SPINGO is replaced with another activity during Ramadan)
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Deira Old Souk Abra Station
Cross the creek from Deira to Bur Dubai in a traditional wooden boat.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Textile Souk
Take a quick walk through the vibrant textile souk and enjoy freshly fried Indian snacks.
• Admission Ticket Free
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Enjoy a sit-down traditional Emirati meal featuring a meat and rice pilaf, a rich vegetarian stew and our favourite sweet dumplings.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Please advise us at least 48 hours in advance of the tour in case of serious food allergies, including gluten, nuts and dairy
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, approximately 3.4km
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tour may be cancelled if there are less than 3 participants and rescheduling options or full refund provided.
- All food is ordered in advance and we may be unable to provide substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions.
- Please do message us after booking if you have any dietary restrictions/allergies.
Operated by Frying Pan Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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