Half Day Dubai Classic City Tour from Dubai
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What is the best way to spend a layover in Dubai? Our Half Day Dubai City tour is the best way to spend your layover time in Dubai. A Short 4-hour guided tour to explore the Iconic locations, historic sites, and cosmopolitan lifestyle of Dubai. The highlights of this tour include taking photos of the iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel and Taking a ride in a water taxi (Abra). Shop like locals in the Gold and Spice souk of Dubai.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 3-80, max of 15 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Dubai Classic City Tour with Live Tour Guide
What's not included- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We will do pick up & drop off in Dubai city hotel locations
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- 77MG+W72 - Al Mina - Port Rashid - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 187520P16- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 187520P16
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- M1894LFclaraa0 contributionsTotally worth it!Ahmed was a phenomenal tour guide through Dubai! We had such a wonderful time site-seeing and taking it all in! Would highly recommend and plan to return!Written 19 February 2025
- V8006PFalexd0 contributionsMust sees in Abu DhabiThe mosque and the Louvre were both breathtakingly, beautiful and musty sites to see in Abu Dhabi. Hussain was a great and informative guide and went above and beyond for the tour participants.Written 18 February 2025
- noran240 contributionsSurprise Tourism company is a great source to explore Emirates!We had a tour in Emirates with Surprise Tourism. Our curator Mr. Muhammad organized our tour. We never met him personally, but we felt his care on every step of our trip. He made sure we were taken care of all the time. Highly recommend this company to everyone who would like to visit this wonderful country!Written 18 February 2025
- noran240 contributionsExcellent trip to Emitares with the guide Hussain!We had excellent guide Hussain! He made sure we had no problems and was very knowledgeable. He is warm and charismatic and pleasant to be around. Thank you very much Hussain!Written 18 February 2025
- uchechia0 contributionsGreat tourAhmed was amazing and very knowledgeable! I did this tour and also more seeing the Grand Mosque and a nice river cruise. I would definitely recommend!Written 15 February 2025
- Y2298OAroxannem0 contributionsAn amazing Tour Guide in amazing placeOur Tour Guide Saad (Sam) met our small group in Dubai hotel and we took a ride to Abu Dhabi. Sam provided us with an amazingly knowledgeable explanations about everything we saw during 4 days stay in Dubai, all fell into its places so to speak. His tours and guidance in Abu Dhabi, which included Grand Mosque, Louvre Museum, Heritage Village, city tour, were great. He also helped with taking photos not forgetting to send them to us and with music arrangements. He was not in a rush to finish the Tour, giving us enough time to enjoy everything. The driver was very helpful too.Written 15 February 2025
- judytT1100DO0 contributionsSpice and Gold Souk"I had an amazing time on this half-day tour of the Spice and Gold Souks. Our guide, Gehan ( Gigi) was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Dubai’s history. They shared fascinating stories, gave us great insights into the local culture, and even helped us negotiate prices at the markets! The tour was well-organized, and we never felt rushed. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an authentic and fun experience in Dubai!" I will highly recommend using Suprise tourism and Gigi o your visit to Dubai. They are the best.Written 14 February 2025
- 305lo0 contributionsHalf day private Dubai Heritage tour.Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and amazing in explaining the culture to us. By the end of our 3 day tour, she became like family to us we will come back again with our families and hope that Gehan, the tour guide will guide us again 🙏.Written 12 February 2025
- Jane B0 contributionsExcellent Dubai Experiences!My husband and I did the New Dubai half day tour and the Old Dubai half day tour. Both tours have been excellent to give you a well rounded taste of Dubai. Sam our tour guide has been excellent in his narratives about everything we see and then some. He has a wealth of information and is very accommodating during the tours. All the information about the structures with all the thought that went into the construction, meaning behind the designs and overall information is incredible. It is worth doing both the new and old Dubai tours as they r completely different in terms of the history and culture. Would totally do these tours again .Written 9 February 2025
- wendykY1103QE0 contributionsAmazing! Must do.The Dubai Classic Tour was an incredible experience, made even better by our amazing guide, Gigi, who truly went above and beyond to give us an exclusive and unforgettable adventure. From the moment our punctual and professional driver picked us up, everything was smooth and well-organized. Gigi’s deep knowledge of Dubai’s history and culture brought each stop to life, and she even arranged a special experience that made our tour feel unique and personal. From the stunning views of the Dubai Creek to the vibrant gold and spice souks, every moment was filled with discovery and excitement. If you’re visiting Dubai, this tour is a must—highly recommend booking with Surprise Tours! 10/10!Written 9 February 2025
- 267kiay0 contributionsExtraordinary!!😍WOW!!!! I am still in a Bliss 🥰 from my visit in Dubai, All thanks to SAAD (Sam) with Surprise Tourism. I dont think i can thank You enough, Really. What an Amaaaazing experience from all the enriched tours, the extraoridinary service, The kind energy and passion that was given to our group from Day 1 til Day 6. We Love You Sam you were truly a GEM✨️ Also, special thanks to our patient Driver!! Thank You for being a Huge part of my new love for the UAE🇦🇪 Will CERTAINLY RETURN! -KIAWritten 28 January 2025
- Coastal6124640 contributions2025 Birthday Bash...We all a incredible experience that will never be forgotten. We were celebrating my Aunt birthday 🎂. Our guide Sam was a wealth of knowledge that can't be compared. He gave us look in the culture the heritage and so much more. The driver was very nice and to helpful. I also from the start Stephen help with putting everything together to create the i can't thank you enough. This was truly a beautiful experience.....Written 25 January 2025
- estellecE7891WR0 contributions4 hours tourAs we had a 13 hour stopover in dubai, we decided to take this 4 hours tour. The driver and tour guide were amazing. Great experience.Written 27 December 2024
- shewanam20240 contributionsEgypt Tours 2024I recently hosted two groups in Egypt with Surprise Tourism, and the experience was nothing short of first-class! From surprise upgrades to all-suite accommodations on the riverboat cruise to the stunningly beautiful hotel, every detail was meticulously planned and executed. The hotel itself deserves an 8-star rating for its exceptional service, elegance, and comfort. Surprise Tourism went above and beyond to ensure a seamless and unforgettable journey for my clients. I highly recommend their services for anyone seeking top-tier travel experiences.Written 24 November 2024
- R5759JFbettym0 contributionsSheer blissCaptivating!! Our Guide Ahmed was on point!! He was knowledgeable and fun to be with. I wanna see.otr of Dubai. I will be back!!Written 28 October 2024
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Jane B
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The tour was wonderful. Our guide, Sam, is the best. He has a wealth of information he shares about every aspect of Dubai’s history, culture, people, etc.
We enjoyed all the stops we took and there was ample time to see everything.
Would totally recommend the tours.
Punctual, informative, friendly and fun.
We enjoyed all the stops we took and there was ample time to see everything.
Would totally recommend the tours.
Punctual, informative, friendly and fun.
Written 10 February 2025
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Thanks for reviewing our tour today; we look forward to your next trip.
Written 10 February 2025
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ANEISHA M
San Antonio, TX2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
We had an amazing time with Sam! He was so well knowledgeable about the city and took great care of us as a group of 8! He knew the right places to take us to in the market and helped us make the best decisions on our purchase, since we were foreign to it all. Dubai is an amazing city and Sam made learning about the history of it fun and interesting. We also did a full day tour with Sam in the city of Abu Dhabi. He showed us the proper way to dress for the mosque so that we could stay within the guidelines of the culture. The mosque is a beautiful place! Sam also was our personal photographer the entire time! I really look forward to touring with Sam again! Our entire group had a great time!
Written 5 August 2023
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Perfect, Thanks for your update, we are always looking forward to your next trip.
Written 17 August 2023
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Nov 2023 • Couples
The view was amazing and excellent. Sam took some very excellent pictures. I think Sam is one of the most excellent tour guide we ever had
Written 28 November 2023
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Perfect words, we are looking forward to your next trip.
Written 11 January 2024
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Rosa S
Werribee, Australia7 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Hussain was very punctual at pickup. A very pleasant n knowledgeable guy. Enjoyed his tour of Dubai very much. Glad to have him as our guide.
Written 6 December 2023
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Written 11 January 2024
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