Bastakia Quarter (Bur Bastakia) Tours

Experience some of Dubai's best-known landmarks during this 7-hour city tour. Check out the quirky gallery scene in Bastakiya Quarter along with the labyrinth of souks and bazaars nearby. You’ll also visit Jumeirah to explore Palm Island, the Burj Al Arab hotel, the Jumeirah Mosque and Jumeirah Beach. Complete your trip with a swing past the Mall of the Emirates, towering Burj Khalifa and more in the city’s downtown. Your trip covers a guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Without a guide, forays into old Dubai could leave you with only a superficial understanding of its culture and history. Get under the city’s skin with this walking tour of the neighborhoods around Dubai Creek. Shop at souks, uncover Dubai’s heritage at Dubai Museum, see the wind towers of Al Bastakiya, and sail on the creek. Museum entry, a boat ride, and coffee are included for an all-inclusive experience.

Get oriented with Dubai on a city tour that takes in both historical and modern sights. With a guide, you’ll be introduced to an array of attractions, from skyscrapers to souks, including Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina, Bastakiya, Palm Island and downtown Dubai. Plus, enjoy a water taxi ride and browse the Gold Souk.

Delve into the traditional and cultural side of Dubai on this revealing 6-hour tour, including lunch. Traveling with a knowledgeable local guide, go beyond the skyscrapers and visit beautiful Jumeirah Mosque to gain insight into the local religious heritage. Then, dive into the colorful textile stalls of Bur Dubai’s Old Souk as you hear interesting facts about Dubai’s roots as a merchant center. Lastly, take a stroll down the narrow lanes of the historical Al Bastakiya quarter, before finishing with a tasty Emirati lunch in a pretty courtyard restaurant.

Delve into Dubai’s cultural, royal and trading history on a 4-hour heritage tour. Travel with an expert guide into the historical Al Bastakiya quarter, where mud-brick wind towers line the narrow lanes. Hear about this traditional architecture and explore Dubai’s past at the Dubai Museum, Old Souk and Sheikh Saeed House, once home to the sheikh, who ruled Dubai in the early 20th century. Lastly, visit the Dubai Heritage and Diving Village where rustic-style houses and workshops showcase the lifestyles, culture and trades of yesteryear, including pearl diving and fishing.

Discover the best of Dubai on a half-day Dubai sightseeing tour with an expert guide. Traveling by comfortable coach or minivan, take in Dubai’s top landmarks as you absorb the cosmopolitan atmosphere. Snap photos of the Burj Al-Arab, the sail-shaped hotel on its own artificial island; venture into the traditional Al Bastakiya district, ride an ‘abra’ water taxi across Dubai Creek, and much more. Sign off with a visit to the Deira Spice Souk and free time to explore the brilliant Gold Souk. Dubai sightseeing at its easiest and best!

Explore Dubai’s old and newest sights on a 4.5-hour Dubai private tour. With a private guide, travel by air-conditioned minivan between the city’s must-see sights. Admire top Dubai attractions such as Jumeirah Mosque and the iconic Burj Al-Arab, visit historical Al Bastakiya with its wind-tower houses, and head inside Dubai Museum to trace the city’s history. Lastly, cross Dubai Creek on a traditional ‘abra’ water taxi, and explore the Spice Souk and Gold Souk as your guide provides commentary.

Spend 1.5 hours following an expert guide through one of Dubai's oldest neighborhoods on this Al Fahidi Al Bastakiya Historical District tour. You'll visit the Ruler's Court Mosque, sample Arabic coffee, sit inside an original wind-tower house dating back to the 19th century and gain an insider's look into the culture and traditions of this incredible destination.

Discover the best of Dubai and see its illuminated sights from the water on this 7-hour tour and dinner cruise. Hear fun facts about the city and enjoy photo stops at must-sees such as the Burj Al Arab, man-made Palm Jumeirah and historical Al Bastakiya quarter. After an ‘abra’ water taxi ride and time at the vibrant Spice Souk and Gold Souk, enjoy a romantic evening cruise on Dubai Creek. Step aboard a traditional wooden ‘dhow’ boat, and admire the city lights as you savor a delicious onboard buffet dinner.

Explore Dubai’s old neighborhoods, including its traditional bazaars and souks, on this unique 4-hour tour. Visit the small Bastakiya quarter, full of merchant houses, art galleries, cafés and boutique hotels. Discover the Dubai Museum, located in the oldest existing building in Dubai. Then take a water taxi across Dubai Creek to the Spice Market and Gold Souk. Visit the Women’s Museum, watch a private fashion show, take pictures outside Jumeirah Mosque and drive by the luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel. Entrance fees plus a hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

See Dubai by air and land on a 5-hour seaplane flight and city tour combo. Board a seaplane and enjoy a 40-minute sightseeing flight, with water take-off and landing. Gaze down at top Dubai attractions including the Burj Al-Arab and Palm Jumeirah, and see The World archipelago from above. Back on land, enjoy a city tour with a professional guide. Visit Dubai Museum, ride an ‘abra’ water taxi across Dubai Creek, explore souks, and sip coffee at the Burj Khalifa. Numbers are limited to nine for a more personalized experience.

See Dubai from two angles on a great-value sightseeing tour and Arabian ‘dhow’ boat dinner cruise combo. With an expert guide, see Dubai’s famous attractions, including the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Mosque. Chart the city’s history at Dubai Museum and ride an ‘abra’ water taxi to explore the Spice and Gold Souks. Next, stroll along Dubai Creek and board a beautiful dhow for an evening cruise. Sit back, savor a delectable buffet dinner and watch the bright lights, souks and mosques slip by as you dine and relax.

Ideal for first-time visitors, this 9-hour tour showcases the best of Dubai’s culture, cuisine, and natural landscapes — plus, it’s a Viator Exclusive package that can’t be booked anywhere else. During a desert safari in a 4x4 vehicle, you’ll witness an enchanting sunrise before exploring the Batsakia Quarter, known as 'Old Dubai,' and eating a traditional Arabian breakfast. Absorb the lively atmosphere of Souk Al Kabeer market and then soothe mind, body, and soul during a Turkish Hamman spa experience. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.  

Perfect for first-time visitors, this 4-hour panoramic Dubai sightseeing tour shows you the city’s highlights by minibus or coach. Aboard your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, view the top landmarks of old and new, downtown Dubai including the picturesque wind towers of the old Al Bastakiya quarter, the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, the skyscrapers of Dubai Marina, and the spectacular Burj Khalifa. As you tour, learn about the city’s history, contemporary architecture and cultural heritage via the onboard commentary from your guide.

Delve into Dubai’s cultural, culinary and architectural secrets on this private 5.5-hour afternoon and evening walking tour. With an informative local guide, visit a beautiful, 19th-century pearl merchant’s house and learn about early education in the emirate at the Al Ahmadia School museum. Then, explore the narrow lanes of the charming Al Bastakiya district, seeing its wind towers and courtyards. Be introduced to the basics of the Islamic religion at a mosque courtyard, and finish with a sumptuous Arabian dinner in the enchanting setting of a stylishly restored Bastakiya house.