It is the Dubai that is walked rather than driven: the Creek where the city began as a trading port, the restored wind-tower quarter and the souks that still trade spices and gold. A local guide tells the story along the way. The $35 walk includes the abra, Arabic coffee or tea, dates and water; the $55 option adds street-food tastings. Below: what the price covers, who it suits and how it compares with the other ways to do it.
By SB Excursions · Published 19 October 2026 · Updated 19 October 2026
Tour on this route: Old Dubai Walking Tour — From $35 per person, 3-4 hours.
What is included in the Old Dubai walking tour?
The $35 walk includes a local guide, a heritage house visit, the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Al Seef, an abra across Dubai Creek, the Spice and Gold Souks, Arabic coffee or tea, dates and bottled water. The $55 option adds street-food tastings.
This guide also answers:
- How do I book, and can I cancel?
- Is the walk suitable for children?
The short answer
Yes for first-time visitors, food lovers and anyone who wants the old trading side of Dubai on foot: it runs as a shared group walk covering Old Dubai: Bur Dubai and Deira and lasts 3-4 hours. Meet the guide in Al Fahidi near Sharaf DG metro; the pin is sent after payment.
Pricing is From $35 per person. Full prepayment confirms your place in the group: we agree the date on WhatsApp and send the meeting point after payment. Free cancellation or a date change up to 24 hours before the start.
Who should book it — and who should not
The Abu Dhabi City Tour is the full-day trip to the capital's landmarks by car; this walk is the half-day way into the old trading town Dubai grew from, on foot and by abra. To see the same souks on your own, the Old Dubai area guide covers the route and the metro stations.
What is included in the price
A booking of the Old Dubai Walking Tour covers:
- Group walk with an English-speaking local guide, 3-4 hours
- Abra ride across Dubai Creek
- Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Al Seef, Spice Souk and Gold Souk
- Arabic coffee or tea, dates and bottled water
- Entry to a heritage house with old photos and artefacts
- With the $55 option: Emirati street-food tastings
Before you book
Availability is confirmed once you send the date, the time you prefer and the group size on WhatsApp. Full prepayment confirms your place in the group: we agree the date on WhatsApp and send the meeting point after payment. Free cancellation or a date change up to 24 hours before the start.
The route stop by stop is in the travel guide; start times, the packing list and what shifts by season are in the schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Old Dubai walking tour?
The $35 walk includes a local guide, a heritage house visit, the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Al Seef, an abra across Dubai Creek, the Spice and Gold Souks, Arabic coffee or tea, dates and bottled water. The $55 option adds street-food tastings.
How do I book, and can I cancel?
Message us on WhatsApp from this page with your date and group size. Full prepayment confirms your place in the group, and we send the meeting point after payment. You can cancel or change the date for free up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund.
Is the walk suitable for children?
Yes, for children who can walk for 3-4 hours. Ages 3-5 join free with a paying adult, and from 6 the adult price applies. The walk is not suitable for children under 2, and pushchairs, luggage and large bags are not allowed.
Which language does the guide speak?
English. A French, Spanish, Italian or German-speaking guide can be arranged on request; ask us for the price on WhatsApp. In busy slots one guide may lead the group in two languages.