Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village & Dates Market

Highlights

See the sites by air-conditioned coach and learn about them via a guide
Visit the Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, and souks to uncover local life
Ideal for first-time visitors seeking a quick but full city overview

Summary

After pickup from your Abu Dhabi hotel, set off on your tour by comfortable, climate-controlled coach. As you travel, learn about the city’s past and its 20th-century oil boom—a time that triggered its transformation from a humble port to today's metropolis. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the world’s largest and Abu Dhabi’s modern showpiece. Explore the white-marble courtyards of the complex and learn how it can accommodate up to 40,000 worshippers. Next, stroll around the souk to browse the gold shops before diving into the Dates Market to see and sample some of the many varieties of dates on offer. Drive along the Corniche to admire the skyscrapers and beaches on each side, and visit Heritage Village, an outdoor museum celebrating Abu Dhabi’s Bedouin heritage. Watch craft demos and check out the museum, replica village, and falaj irrigation channels before finishing with a hotel drop-off.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Experience Abu Dhabi’s must-sees in a single morning and without the need to arrange your own transportation. Enjoy the Grand Mosque, delve into the Dates Market and Heritage Village to learn about the city’s past, and admire all the main landmarks on a panoramic drive in a half-day city tour. Entrance fees, air-conditioned coach travel, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included for ease and convenience.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned Vehicle
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Emirates Tours and Safaris

About operator:

It is our great pleasure to introduce ourselves to you. "Emirates Tours" is based in Abu Dhabi, the vibrant capital of the United Arab Emirates. We offer you wide variety of tours and excursions within the UAE that enable you to experience the best of the land, the people, the culture and the tradition. Through our specialist services, we have become Abu Dhabi's best Destination Management Company and one of the very best in the UAE. Within a dedicated team of multilingual staff, "Emirates Tours" ensures you enjoy a very relaxed and safe journey. Visit us, as we look forward to greeting you and having the privilege of showing you more of this wonderful city and its surroundings.