Dubai: Souks, Boat Ride and Walking Food Tour
ID: GYG366065-655380
Category:
Country: UA Emirates
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Visit the historic Spice Souk and Bur Dubai Souk with a ride on a traditional abra boat across Dubai creek. Enjoy 4 tastings of favorite local foods throughout the tour.
Meet your guide near the Spice Souk start your tour by tasting a local egg and cheese roll washed down with hot chai tea. Then explore the alleys and stalls of the Spice Souk and learn about the many exotic spices and ingredients that are sold here. Take part in a fun game organized by your guide which can help you identify the various spices, with a prize for the winner.
After leaving the Spice Souk, cross the creek using a traditional wooden abra boat to reach Bur Dubai Souk. Walk through the Bur Dubai Souk and learn about its history from your guide.
Visit the historic Fahidi neighborhood where you will learn about the traditional architecture of the area. Sample some popular Emirati snacks in the restored home of a pearl-diving merchant. Then, visit a small Indian restaurant where you will try a popular sweet and spicy street snack. Finally, visit a 1970s Iranian restaurant that is very popular with locals, and is known for its delicious soups and kebabs.
Highlights
- Discover Old Dubai on a guided walking tour
- Visit the Spice Souk, Bur Dubai Souk, and the historic Fahidi neighborhood
- Play a fun interactive game to learn about the exotic ingredients in the Spice Souk
- Ride on an abra boat, Dubai's oldest form of water transportation
- Enjoy tastings of foods popular with locals
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• This tour does not take place if there is heavy rain
• This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests.
• Please specify any dietary allergies or restrictions.
• You confirm that you and all persons on this booking have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You confirm that should you or any persons on this booking feel unwell or experienced symptoms of COVID-19 on the day of the tour, you will notify the local partner and refrain from attending.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide at the benches by the Grand Souk Information Kiosk right in front of the Spice Souk.
Please arrive 5 minutes before the tour meeting time as the guide will start walking with the group as soon as the tour begins.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
