Private, Transfers, Meal Included

Private Old Dubai Street Food and Walking Tour With Transfers

★ 4.7 47 reviews

3 hours, free cancellation.

from $199 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Arabian Tea House (Al Fahidi)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare

Overview

This private walk covers Old Dubai on foot, with an English-speaking food guide leading the route and the history. It runs about 3 hours, starts near the Arabian Tea House in Al Fahidi, and finishes at Al Ras Metro Station, where the guide helps you get a taxi or the Metro home. Between those two points you pass the Old Souk and work through tastings of street classics the listing names outright: shawarma, kunafa, falafel, hummus and more.

The meal side is genuinely a meal. Included items cover the food and drink tastings plus the dishes listed above, all from local products, so you arrive hungry rather than snack-curious. An English-speaking food guide leads the route and layers in cultural context, and reviewers have praised both the food and the guides on this tour.

Because it is private, only your group walks. The pacing and the exact stops follow the guide's route through Old Dubai. Transfers can be added: the listing prices its default as meeting the guide at the designated point, with private transportation excluded unless you select the pickup option. Confirm which version you are booking on the live page before you commit.

What's Included

Included

Meals (Shawarma, Kunafa, Falafel, Hummus and much more)
Food and drinks tastings of high quality local products
An English‑speaking food guide who leads the walking route and provides cultural context

Not Included

Private transportation (Unless Option Selected)

Itinerary

Meet at Arabian Tea House
Old Dubai history walk
Old Souk (pass by)
Street food tastings
End at Al Ras Metro

Meet at Arabian Tea HouseMeet your guide at the Arabian Tea House Restaurant and Cafe in Al Fahidi, opposite Musalla Post Office. He waits at the sitting place next to the entrance, arriving 15 minutes before the start time.
Old Dubai history walkThe guide walks the Bastakiya area and explains the history of Dubai and the UAE before the eating begins. One reviewer described this opening stretch as a good start to the tour.
Old Souk (pass by)The route passes by the Old Souk. The listing does not mention a stop here, so treat it as a walk-by.
Street food tastingsThe core of the tour: tastings of shawarma, kunafa, falafel, hummus and further dishes, with drinks included. Tastings may vary slightly but stay focused on authentic local flavours.
End at Al Ras MetroThe tour ends at Al Ras Metro Station on Al Khor Street. The guide assists you in getting a taxi or the Metro back. Private transport back to your hotel is not included unless you selected the transfer option when booking.

A Dubai Metro train arriving at an elevated station above a busy street

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape how this tour goes for you, from the private format to what the tastings actually involve.

Private group. This is a private activity, so only your group participates. One reviewer expected a small group and ended up alone instead, so be aware the private format means the guide is yours, for better or worse.
Eating pace. Treat this as a meal, not a sampler. Included items list shawarma, kunafa, falafel, hummus and more, and reviewers described the food as filling and tasty.
Walking shoes. The tour covers Old Dubai streets, Bastakiya and the creek on foot for the full 3 hours. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for walking outdoors in the city.
History along the way. Expect cultural commentary, not just food. Reviews mention guides explaining the history of the UAE and Emirati culture, and one traveller described learning a lot on the walk.
Start time options. The listing advertises multiple start times throughout the day. Choose one that suits your schedule and appetite, since the walk finishes with a filling spread.
Getting there. By default you meet the guide at the Arabian Tea House in Al Fahidi. The listing offers hotel pickup and drop-off as an option, so check which version you are booking on the live page.

Where this tour sits among 3 tours in Private Food Tours listed here (from-price per person (private tour, listing JSON-LD offer; group-rate basis unconfirmed), USD)

10 Tastings, Private Food Walk$170.79
Private, Transfers, Meal Included (this tour)$199
Private Tour, Hotel Pickup$219

Common issues. Some of the sample feedback raises complaints worth knowing about. One reviewer said the tour delivered only three food stops and drifted toward shopping and sightseeing, calling it more of a city tour than a food tour, while another said the later tastings leaned toward Indian and Pakistani street food rather than Emirati snacks and that promised items like kunafa never appeared. One reviewer was also surprised to find themselves alone rather than in a small group. On the listing side, private transportation is excluded unless you select the option, and cancellation inside 24 hours of the start time means no refund. The listing states the tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible.

Common Questions

What Food Is Included On This Tour?

The listing includes a meal of shawarma, kunafa, falafel, hummus and further dishes, plus tastings of food and drinks made from local products. The exact tastings can vary slightly from day to day, but the listing says the focus stays on authentic local flavours. Treat it as a full meal rather than light snacks.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Not by default. The listing excludes private transportation unless you select that option, and the standard arrangement is to meet the guide at the Arabian Tea House Restaurant and Cafe in Al Fahidi, opposite Musalla Post Office. If you want pickup and drop-off, check the options on the booking page before paying. At the end the guide helps you get a taxi or the Metro from Al Ras Metro Station.

Where Does The Tour Start And End?

It starts at the Arabian Tea House Restaurant and Cafe in Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai, where the guide waits at the sitting place next to the entrance, 15 minutes before the start time. It ends at Al Ras Metro Station on Al Khor Street. The route passes the Old Souk and walks through Bastakiya and along the creek.

Is The Tour Suitable For Wheelchair Users Or Families With Pushchairs?

Yes, according to the listing. The tour is wheelchair accessible, pushchair accessible, and transportation on it is wheelchair accessible, as are the surfaces. It also sits near public transportation, and the listing says most travellers can participate.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour's start time. Cancel inside that 24 hour window and the amount you paid is not refunded, and changes requested inside the window are not accepted. Cut-off times follow the experience's local time in Dubai.

Is This A Shared Group Tour Or Private?

It is private, so only your group participates with the guide. One reviewer expected a small group and found themselves on a solo walk instead, so if group size matters to you, go in knowing it will just be your party. Confirmation is instant at the time of booking, and multiple start times are available throughout the day.