Guided tour

From Abu Dhabi: Mosque, Qasr Al Watan & Etihad Towers

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76 reviews

Activity provider: OceanAir Travels
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    Guided tour

    From Abu Dhabi: Mosque, Qasr Al Watan & Etihad Towers

    Activity provider: OceanAir Travels
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    From US$ 88.70 per person

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    Discover top landmarks in Abu Dhabi on this tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, and the Etihad Towers. Dive into the city's spirituality, culture, and luxury. on this guided tour.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
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    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Duration 5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, German, Spanish, Italian, French
    Pickup included
    Pickup is available from Abu Dhabi city hotels, apartments, and the cruise terminal in Port Zayed. Pickup from Abu Dhabi Airport available from Premier Inn Hotel Abu Dhabi.
    Private or small groups available

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Wonder at the grand opulence of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    • Acquaint yourself with the Arabic heritage and culture at Qasr Al Watan Palace
    • Enjoy the panoramic views of the city from the observation deck of Etihad Towers
    Full description

    Get picked up by your driver from your hotel or selected location in Abu Dhabi. Hop into an air-conditioned vehicle and get ready to explore the capital city of UAE. Make your first stop at the beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

    Enter this a world-famous example of Islamic architecture. Female visitors can use traditional Abaya for this experience. See the fabulous craftsmanship this space which can accommodate around 40,000 worshippers inside its walls. 

    View the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet, 82 domes, chandeliers, and flower-patterned designs before heading Marina Mall for a lunch break. Either dine in the mall restaurants or food court, at your own expense.

    Continue on to the Etihad Towers, a complex of 5 opulent skyscrapers. This entertainment hub offers you the chance for leisure dining and shopping. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Abu Dhabi city from the observation deck of the Etihad Towers.

    Finally, visit Qasr Al Watan which is a tribute to Arabic heritage and craftsmanship. Gain an insight into governance, knowledge, and artistry that has shaped the nation of UAE. At the end of the tour, be dropped off back at your hotel or a select location in Abu Dhabi.

    Includes
    • Pickup and drop-off
    • Transportation by air-conditioned modern vehicle
    • Professional licensed tour guide
    • Entrance fees
    • Abaya for ladies during the mosque visit (to be returned after use)
    • Cold mineral water
    • Any extra services or expenses (excluding the above)
    • Guidance inside the Qasr Al Watan Palace (entrance only)
    Not suitable for
    • Wheelchair users
    Covid-19 precautions

    You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Passport

    Not allowed

    • Pets
    • Smoking
    • Luggage or large bags

    Know before you go

    • You must follow a strict dress code while entering the mosque and palace; no shorts or sleeveless tops, and knees, shoulders and tattoos must be covered for both women and men
    • The company will provide you with an Abaya (a long black dress with headscarf), which must be given back; there won’t be any clothing provided for men
    • The mosque will remain open from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Fridays. The mosque is closed to tourists during Islamic festivals and also on specific dates and it will be announced by the authorities a few days prior to the occasion
    • During any Presidential Events, Qasr Al Watan might shut down to the public without any previous announcements
    • There is a shuttle bus service to the entrance from the main gate of the palace
    • Guided tours are not allowed within the palace; your guide will narrate important information about the palace before the visit
    • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 76 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.8/5
    • Transportation
      4.7/5
    • Value for money
      4.6/5
    • Safety
      4.8/5

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    Communication via the app worked excellently in advance. Punctual pick-up, small group, a highly trained guide with excellent language skills, who presents the highlights of the tour with a lot of enthusiasm and passion, responds to the wishes of the participants and has the best tips for photos ready! Just a brilliant trip!

    June 2, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Germany Verified booking

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    The agency OceanAir Travels already offered a great service via WhatsApp in advance and questions were answered within minutes. Punctual hotel pickup and we were taken to the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi where Austrian tour guide ROBERT was waiting. He organized everything perfectly and showed us the most beautiful photo spots and took SUPER photos with our cell phones that we would never have been able to do on our own. After that, the tour went as described in the offer. ROBERT had organized everything well and we were able to enter all the sights quickly, whereby it was noticeable that ROBERT was well known to the respective staff and was welcomed everywhere. He should make this nice and longer !!! We also got a lot of information about the country and its people. All in all, if you are ever in Abu Dhabi, you should definitely do this tour - and if possible with Ropert !!!!!

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    May 28, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Austria Verified booking

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    Great tour with probably the best tour guide you could ever get for a tour. Our guide, who guided and advised us world-class all day, was called Robert. Briefly about him: lanky Austrian, super funny and nice, he lives his dream 1000% in this job, probably knew more about the individual sights than the actual owners. Would like to give 10 stars out of 5 when rating the guide. Now to the offered tour itself. We booked them from Abu Dhabi. Instead of 9 a.m., we were only picked up at 10 a.m. (after a WhatsApp message). After the mosque we drove to a restaurant where everyone ate except the people from Abu Dhabi, since we only had breakfast at 9am. So we sat on the bus for 40 minutes and waited. I would bring these points as a criticism. Please reschedule the trip with people from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. I would recommend this tour to everyone!!! Value for money 10/10

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    May 21, 2022

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    Tim – Germany Verified booking

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