Top Middle East & Africa Historical Tour

Get to know the UAE’s ultra-modern capital of Abu Dhabi on this day trip from Dubai. Stroll around the white marble masterpiece of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, admire views of the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit and Ferrari World, and visit the Heritage Village to learn about Abu Dhabi’s pre-oil past and Bedouin beginnings. Informative guided commentary, round-trip transport, and Dubai hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visiting two of Abu Dhabi’s cultural attractions—the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi—from Dubai independently means relying on buses or cabs. This small-group tour includes transport and entrance fees, leaving you to enjoy the sights. Admire the Louvre's art before discovering the Grand Mosque on a guided tour, all with the assurance your return transport is organized. Central hotel pickup and drop-off provide final, convenient touches.

Explore the attractions of Marrakesh on a private tour with a driver only, or upgrade to include a guide, if you prefer. You'll visit Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret, and see other landmarks that symbolize the history and culture of the city, from past to present, such as Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, botanical gardens, and Jemaa el-Fnaa.

The UAE is about more than Dubai: its capital city, Abu Dhabi, warrants a visit, too. This full-day trip lets you see it with ease, and with just a small group. Traveling between the sights by air-conditioned minivan, it covers all the must-sees, with visits to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Photo stop at Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers, and more. Entrance fees, plus pickup and drop-off at selected Dubai hotels and locations included.

Delve into traditional Emirati culture over a delicious local meal on an engaging experience in Dubai. Visit the charming Al-Fahidi neighborhood in old Dubai’s Al Bastakiya district, and take a seat in a delightful, wind towered courtyard. After Arabic coffee and dates, enjoy a tasty feast of local specialties, including syrup-soaked ‘ligamat’ donuts. As you eat, enjoy a question-and-answer session with a local expert, covering local culture. Learn about Emirati dress, food and daily life, and leave with a deeper understanding of Dubai’s past and present.

Get a full picture of Cape Town's rich cultural history through visits to the Langa and Gugulethu Townships, as well as the District Six Museum, on this half-day tour. Learn about the role and history of the townships in the larger fabric of Cape Town culture white visiting a shebeen (tavern), a local market, a sangoma (traditional doctor) and an arts and crafts center.

There is so much to see of Qatar beyond the city. You'll head out of Doha to see Qatar's history in its Northern areas, starting with a visit to the Al- Khor Harbor, a former rich center for the local pearl and fishing industries. It continues to be a busy port full of fishermen hard at work. Next stop is at Al Thakira is your next stop, and this beautiful expanse of natural greenery, full of mangroves and glorious waterways. It's a lovely paradise in the middle of the desert.You then head to the Zubarah Fort, which is a historic military fort that hold numerous artifacts as well as a site of significance in Qatari culture.

Discover ancient wonders of the world, visit multiple cities, and leave all the planning and logistics to someone else—this private, 10-day tour of Egypt makes exploring seamless. Your journey will begin in Cairo, where you’ll travel to area highlights like the Giza Pyramids before flying to Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and embark on a Nile river cruise. Transit, internal flights, meals, accommodation, and tours are all included.

Discover the prominent cultural and modernist landmarks of Dubai with this old and modern Dubai city sightseeing tour. Take in the city’s rich past and celebrated present days as you travel along Creek,  traditional marketplaces and Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab respectively. To top it all, venture into the beautiful blue mosque for a whole new experience.

An excellent choice for first-time visitors, this tour offers a good overview of Abu Dhabi. With a local guide, visit highlights of the UAE’s capital city including Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Corniche, and Qasr Al Watan Palace. Abayas (long dresses with a scarves) are provided for women to enter the mosque.

Nairobi gathers Kenya’s diverse cultures, cuisines, and people into one vibrant city, but with so much to see and do it's hard to know where to start. Sample a little bit of everything on a Nairobi adventure that combines a guided tour of downtown with a trip to Bomas of Kenya, where you’ll see dances, crafts, music, and homes brought from all over the country.

The towering Dubai Frame is one of Dubai’s most unique architectural landmarks and affords incredible views of the city from its top walkway. On this half-day tour, combine a self-guided visit to the Dubai Frame with a comprehensive city tour of Dubai. Ride a traditional abra water taxi across Dubai Creek, browse the Gold and Spice souls, visit Palm Jumeirah Island, and enjoy photo stops at Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab, and Atlantis the Palm.

Seeing Casablanca’s highlights is one thing; getting to know the real city quite another. This small-group tour obliges: with a guide to show you places many visitors overlook and provide glimpses into local culture. Admire the Hassan II Mosque and Mahkama du Pacha—the latter inaccessible alone— see Rick’s Café from the 1942 Casablanca movie, sample freshly baked bread, and stroll the medina to shop and sample culinary treats.

Travel to Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates, on this guided all-day tour from Dubai. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (which is open to non-Muslim visitors), the Abu Dhabi Marina Mall, Emirates Palace Hotel, and the Heritage Village, which offers a view of the traditional Bedouin life. Plus, shop at the Old Carpet Souk and date market.

Explore Old Dubai on this walking tour. Starting in the Al Fahidi District, visit cultural landmarks such as Ruler’s Court, the Al Shindaga Watchtower, and Dubai Museum. Take a ride on an abra (water taxi) on Dubai Creek and learn about the Indian community’s influence on the area. You’ll also visit the gold, spice, and textile souks.

A good choice for first-time visitors or travelers who are short on time, this tour takes you to several significant Cape Town sites and landmarks. Take a walking tour of District Six, learn about the city’s troubled past, and visit some of the everyday places residents go like the Company's Gardens, Greenmarket Square, and the V&A Waterfront.

Get to know South Africa’s biggest city on a full-day tour that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto. Take in the views from the Top of Africa, learn about the city’s history as you visit Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela in Soweto, with a tour of the Nelson Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Freedom Square.

Get to know Abu Dhabi on a day trip from Dubai that lets you explore the largest emirate on a time budget. All transportation is included, saving you the hassle figuring out logistics, and a guide makes the most of your time by taking you straight to Abu Dhabi highlights like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Emirates Palace and Etihad Towers, and more.

Spend a day exploring the iconic Table Mountain and the famous Robben Island prison famed for hosting Nelson Mandela.

Discover some of Egypt’s greatest antiquities on a private Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis day trip from Cairo. With an Egyptologist guide, visit Giza to view the pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple. Then, devote the afternoon to Saqqara and Memphis. Behold Saqqara’s age-old Step Pyramid of Zoser and scour the ruins of ancient Memphis, including its fallen statue of Ramses II. As this is a private tour, feel free to ask your guide to tailor the itinerary around you. Lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included.

Experience ancient Egypt’s most iconic sites on a full-day tour to Luxor from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi. Explore a complex of royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and walk the imposing arcades at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the powerful ruler who became Egypt’s first female pharaoh. Slip between the crumbling Colossi of Memnon, stroll through the chapels, temples and sacred lake at the Karnak Temple, then return to the present with a trip to an alabaster factory and papyrus bazaar. 

Many visitors miss Dubai’s older side, concentrating on its futuristic architecture and glitz. This half-day walking tour bucks the trend, showcasing the old residential and souk quarters. Browse Deira’s souks, ride a wooden ‘abra’ boat across Dubai Creek, and explore Al Bastakiya’s lanes and wind towered houses while learning about Emirati history and culture. A traditional Arabian lunch and entrance fees included.

Tours to Robben Island typically sell out early every day. Ensure your visit by booking this early-morning guided tour that transfers you from your hotel to the Robben Island Gateway at the V&A Waterfront, and then onto the boat to the island.

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.