See the sights of old and new Dubai, from the Burj Al Arab to the Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi Fort. Leave the navigation to your driver and relax in an air-conditioned vehicle.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Duration options: 4 - 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Spanish, Czech, French, Italian, German
Optional audio guide: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Korean
Pickup included: Pickup locations vary. More information will be provided at checkout.
Small group available

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Camera
Headscarf

Not allowed

Pets
Shorts
Smoking
Luggage or large bags
Short skirts
Sleeveless shirts
Swimwear

Highlights

Compare modern and old Dubai on a comprehensive sightseeing tour
Immerse yourself in the colors and aromas at the souk
Trace Dubai's evolution from pearl diving to a global trading center at the Dubai Museum
Go straight to the must-see sights by air-conditioned vehicle
Get picked up and dropped off right outside your hotel

Full description

Start your city tour of Dubai with pickup straight from your hotel. Then, dive into the city and compare and let your guide surprise you with the contrasts of old and new Dubai. See the city's traditional side and watch colorful abras sail along the Dubai Creek. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere and the exotic scents at the Spice Market and Gold Souk. Visit the historic Bastakiya district and make your way to the Dubai Museum, located in the old Al Fahidi Fort. Learn about how the city blossomed into a trading center. Then, go out and see the Dubai of today and marvel at the world's first 7-star hotel, the Burj Al Arab. Gaze up at the elegant towers of the Grand Mosque of Jumeirah. Head back to your accommodation with a better orientation of the city and a deeper insight into Dubai's many layers of history.

Includes

Live tour guide
Pickup and transport for activity duration: Bus / coach
Drop-off: Bus / coach

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.7 /5

based on 396 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3.9/5
Transportation
3.8/5
Value for money
3.8/5
Safety
4.4/5

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Dubai compact! Ideal if you combine it with a desert tour.

We booked the tour in the morning and a tour of the desert in the afternoon. In terms of time, this fits together perfectly and you get a lot of information about Dubai and the surrounding area in one day. Our guide was "Lala". The tour was in English and very informative. In the 4 hours the various areas of the city were driven in an air-conditioned bus and in between there were always stops for photos and a visit to a museum. If you want to get a first impression of Dubai and don't have too much time, or want to take advantage of it, this tour is great advice. We had a great time and would book Lala again as a guide!

March 19, 2015

Very informative city tour with all the sights

The city tour was really good. We had a driver and an era guide, who told us all the most important information about dubai during the drive, and knew a lot about the city and the buildings. His english was easy to understand. We saw all the sights and did photo stops. But it wasn't all positive. Bottle of water in the bus - not true - sure, they cost 20 cents in any supermarket… all the same, promise is a promise 9am pickup at the hotel became 10 - and 2 phonically as to the whereabouts of the guide.

April 22, 2012

Price - performance is quite acceptable.

As a time filler during a longer stopover in Dubai, this tour is definitely worth recommending and also amusing. Don't expect too much for this low price. But this tour makes you want more to spend a few days in Dubai. By the way: Punctuality is understood differently in Arab countries than it is in our perfectionistic Central Europeans! According to the motto: "Allah gave the time, but he said nothing about haste." I was pleased that the tour was still carried out, even though there were only three participants. Because the other person left the tour on the way, we were even driven to the airport. Thank you.

April 6, 2012

Dubai: City Highlights Bus Tour with Dubai Museum and Transfer

Dubai: City Highlights Bus Tour with Dubai Museum and Transfer

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Dubai compact! Ideal if you combine it with a desert tour.

Very informative city tour with all the sights

Price - performance is quite acceptable.