Top Abu Dhabi Cultural Tours

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.

Prepare for a full day of sightseeing and adventure on this full day tour from Abu Shabi. Visit some of Dubai's most notable landmarks, including the Palm Island, Grand Mosque of Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al, the world's only 7-star hotel. You will also catch a glimpse of the indoor ski resort Emirates Mall.

Discover off-the-beaten-track desert locations on this action-packed safari tour, which includes dune bashing, sandboarding, and an unforgettable camel ride across sandy, sky-high dunes. Travel between locations in a sturdy, 4WD Land Cruiser, getting access to stunning off-road locations not reachable by other vehicles. Tours include door-to-door hotel pickup and bottled water.

Tick off the highlights of Abu Dhabi during this full-day, small-group guided tour. Join a local guide as you visit key locations like Heritage Village, the Dates Market, Emirates Palace, and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Tours include complimentary bottled water and front-door pickup and drop-off from the airport, cruise port, or your hotel accommodation.

Enjoy a mix of activities on one tour. Drive to the desert for dune bashing and sandboarding sessions, then take a short camel ride. Next, it’s time to unwind at a traditional Bedouin camp with henna painting, shisha smoking, refreshments, and more. A full buffet dinner is served while Nashaat show “group of ladies” dance and tanoura dancers entertain the crowd.

Explore top attractions in the UAE’s capital on this half-day Abu Dhabi sightseeing tour. Travel through Abu Dhabi by air-conditioned coach as a guide sheds light on the region’s rich culture and heritage. Marvel at the soaring domes and minarets of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Mingle with the locals in the bustling souks, where everything from gold jewelry to fresh dates has a price to barter on. Then, travel past the corniche’s pristine gardens and beaches to the Heritage Village, where the Abu Dhabi of old is brought to life.

Get an introduction to the capital of the UAE on this small-group tour of Abu Dhabi. Learn about the local culture and history from your knowledgeable guide as you visit sights such as the grand Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village, and the dates market. You also get a closer look at the craftsmanship of Emirati artisans at the gold souk, where you can purchase handmade jewelry.

See Abu Dhabi from the water on a scenic dinner cruise along the waterways of Abu Dhabi Creek. After hotel pickup, board an elegant dhow (traditional Arabic sailboat). This modern vessel has been updated with oversized windows to enjoy the view, and a full bar on board. Enjoy a lavish buffet dinner as you take enjoy the sights of the city in luxury and comfort.

Discover one of the gems of the UAE on this Dubai sightseeing day trip from Abu Dhabi. Travel by air-conditioned coach as your guide sheds light on the region’s rich history and culture. Admire top local attractions such as the Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al-Arab and the breathtaking Burj Khalifah. Cruise across Dubai Creek on a wooden ‘abra’ taxi and shop till you drop in the bustling gold and spice souks. Learn of the city’s rise and rise at the Dubai Museum, and enjoy free time for lunch at Dubai Mall.

Experience life in the deserts of the UAE on this evening safari tour from Abu Dhabi. Board your 4x4 vehicle and bash your way through the dunes as you make your way to a desert camp. Then, learn about the Bedouin lifestyle as you ride a camel, smoke shisha, and get a henna tattoo. End your adventure with a delicious barbecue dinner and a cultural show of belly and tanoura dancing.

Check out Abu Dhabi’s top sights in one morning on a 4-hour city sightseeing tour. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to see its domes, Islamic art, and prayer hall, and explore traditional desert life and crafts on a stroll around the Heritage Village. Plus, take panoramic drives to see the Emirates Palace, Corniche waterfront, and boundary-pushing cultural landmarks taking shape on Sadiyat Island. Your tour includes air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the Emirates, on this guided tour. Following stops at the impressive Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, stroll along the city’s waterfront known as City Corniche and see the Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers and Qasr Al Watan Palace.

Experience the picturesque oasis town of Al Ain on a day trip from Abu Dhabi. On route to the ‘Garden City,’ see the rocky Hajar Mountains and learn about Al Ain’s history from an expert guide. Visit the Al Ain National Museum to uncover the city’s Bedouin heritage, and explore the Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum and bustling camel market. Admire the views of the palm-filled city from Jebel Hafeet mountain, dip your toes into the mountain's hot springs, and before returning to Abu Dhabi, enjoy a tasty buffet lunch.

Check off Abu Dhabi’s sights in one easy outing with this half-day tour. Skip the inconveniences of cabs or buses, and travel from landmark to landmark by air-conditioned vehicle, with a guide providing the backstory on each sight. Tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, admire the Corniche and Ferrari World, delve into the Dates Market, and more, all without hassles or haggling. A choice of departures makes for extra convenience.

Explore the best of Dubai on this full-day tour from Abu Dhabi. Take in the sights and visit the Dubai Museum, the spice market, the gold souk, the Dubai Mall and drive past Burj al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Khalifa. Sail in a wooden ‘abra’ along the Dubai creek and take in the views of this beautiful metropolitan city before heading back to your accommodation in Abu Dhabi.

Discover the highlights of Abu Dhabi by going on a comprehensive private guided tour. Eliminate the worry about getting lost by having an Emirati guide to lead the way and round-trip transport included. Sights you’ll see include Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, Zayed Monument, Wahat Al Karama, and Qasr Al Hosn.

Head to the world-famous Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi for a one-of-a-kind coffee. The Golden Cappuccino at the hotel’s Le Cafe is a delicious cup of fragrant coffee topped with the hotel’s logo and sprinkled with real 24-carat gold leaf. The coffee is served on a silver tray and accompanied with a sweet date and dark chocolate and a slice of cake for a real a taste of luxury.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Abu Dhabi, this half-day city tour covers the main attractions in a handful of hours. Travel comfortably by shared vehicle, with door-to-door pickup and drop-off offered from anywhere within the city, including airports and cruise ports. Highlights include get-down stops at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, souks, the Emirates Palace Hotel, and the waterfront corniche.

Gain an in-depth understanding of Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on a private trip to this stunning place of worship. Rather than resorting to a last-minute or independent visit, pre-book this tour to help plan your schedule and secure a time slot convenient to you. Benefit from your own, informed guide who will provide insight and detail you might otherwise miss, and ask any questions you wish about the mosque’s architecture and design.

Serving as a link between the past and the present, Qasr Al Hosn is a significant monument housing centuries of history and tradition. A celebration of vernacular architecture, the building bears witness to Abu Dhabi’s rich and varied history, having been home to a ruling family, and a seat to the government, the consultative council, and the national archives. Displaying artefacts and archival materials dating back to 6000 BC, this now-turned museum captures the metamorphosis of Abu Dhabi from an 18th-century fishing settlement to a global and modern metropolis. The fort is divided into two main attractions, the Inner Fort and the Outer Palace. The inner fort is dedicated to the history of the Baniyas tribe, more popularly known as the al Nahyan family, narrating the tale of how they became the leaders and planners of the city.

The perfect introduction for first-time visitors, this private, half-day sightseeing tour explores Abu Dhabi’s top attractions, covering both traditional and modern sides to the Emirati capital. Get a peek at goat-hair Bedouin tents in an open-air heritage village, step inside stunning Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and learn how the one-time fishing port transformed into a vibrant, cutting-edge metropolis. Tours include hotel transfers.

Experience Dubai’s star attractions in one day on a tour from Abu Dhabi. The full-day trip starts with a drive to this glamorous neighboring emirate, famous for its futuristic skyscrapers, malls and entertainments. Enjoy photo stops at the Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah and Jumeirah Mosque. Before returning to Abu Dhabi, enjoy an included lunch, see the Dubai Fountains, and marvel at the soaring Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest building.

Discover the best that Abu Dhabi has to offer during this full-day city tour. Begin your day at the stunning Sheikh Zayed Mosque and then head to other landmarks including the Heritage Village, the presidential palace, the Corniche, Emirates Palace, and more. Learn about the history and culture of the Emirates from your knowledgeable guide as you explore the capital of the UAE.

An Abu Dhabi layover provides the perfect opportunity to discover Emirati culture and admire the UAE capital's rapid evolution. This private tour, good for groups of up to 15, takes in all the essential sights, from the futuristic Louvre Abu Dhabi and the luxurious presidential palace through to the Founder's Memorial, a moving abstract portrait of the Emirates' founding father, Sheikh Zayed. Any entrance fees are at your own expense.