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Choose from guided sightseeing tours, flexible hop-on hop-off tickets, private land-and-sea tours, and Old Dubai walking tours with Travel Saga Tourism. Whether you have a few hours or want a flexible sightseeing pass, you can compare different tour formats based on your schedule, budget and preferred way of exploring Dubai.
Our Dubai city tour options start from AED 155, with prices and durations varying by tour type and package. Compare the available tours below to check prices, duration, pickup, inclusions and sightseeing highlights before choosing the option that suits your trip.
The Half Day Dubai City Tour suits travellers who want a fixed sightseeing route with hotel pickup. It covers both Old Dubai and major modern landmarks in a four-hour format. The Land and Sea tour also provides a private, fully guided format with land sightseeing and yacht time.
Big Bus and Hop On Hop Off give you more control over your sightseeing schedule. Big Bus offers 24-hour, 48-hour and 5-day passes across two routes. Hop On Hop Off offers 24-hour, 48-hour and 72-hour passes, with additional packages that include cruises and attractions.
The Dubai Old Town Walking Tour focuses on Al Seef, Bastakiya, Old Souq, Dubai Creek, Gold Souq and Spice Souq. It is available on a private basis and includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
Private options are available through the Half Day City Tour, Land and Sea Tour and Old Town Walking Tour. The Land and Sea and Old Town products specifically state private capacity of up to six people.
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| Tour | Best For | Duration | Price From | Tour Type | Pickup | Key Highlight |
| Half Day Dubai City Tour | First-time visitors with limited time | 4 hours | AED 155 | Shared or private | Hotel pickup | Old Dubai, Abra ride and major landmarks |
| Big Bus Tour Dubai | Flexible sightseeing across multiple days | 8 Hours | AED 329 | Hop-on hop-off | Not specified | 25 stops, 2 routes and 24h/48h/5-day passes |
| Hop On Hop Off Dubai | Flexible sightseeing and families | 8 hours* | AED 315 | Hop-on hop-off | Not specified | 24/48/72-hour options and add-ons |
| Dubai Tour by Land and Sea | Private sightseeing with a yacht | 8 hours | AED 1,800 | Private | Hotel pickup | Old Dubai sightseeing plus a 2-hour yacht tour |
| Dubai Old Town Walking Tour | Old Dubai and heritage | 4 hours | AED 650 | Private | Hotel pickup | Al Seef, Bastakiya, souks and Abra ride |
Big Bus and Hop On Hop Off pages list a headline duration separately from their ticket validity. Big Bus tickets are valid for 24 hours, 48 hours or 5 days. Hop On Hop Off tickets are available for 24, 48 or 72 hours.
The Half Day Dubai City Tour is a practical choice if you want a guided overview in four hours. The itinerary includes Bastakiya, Dubai Creek, an Abra ride, Zabeel Palace, Dubai Frame, Jumeirah Mosque or Etihad Museum, Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah. Hotel pickup and drop-off are stated on the product page.
Choose Hop On Hop Off Dubai if you want to control how long you spend at each stop. The product offers 24, 48 and 72-hour bus options, with routes covering major areas and add-ons such as a dhow cruise, Dubai Frame, Dubai Aquarium and Aquaventure.
Big Bus Dubai offers a similar format but has its own ticket structure, with 24-hour, 48-hour and 5-day passes. Its page states two routes and 25 stops.
The Dubai Tour by Land and Sea is a private option for up to six people. The full-day version combines six hours of land sightseeing with a two-hour yacht tour. A four-hour private option is also available.
The Dubai Old Town Walking Tour focuses on Dubai’s heritage districts rather than the modern skyline. The four-hour private tour includes Al Seef, Bastakiya, Old Souq, Dubai Creek, an Abra ride, Gold Souq and Spice Souq, with hotel pickup and drop-off.
| Tour | Starting Price | Duration | Price Basis | Shared/Private |
| Half Day Dubai City Tour | AED 155 | 4 hours | Shared per person or private up to 6 people | Shared & private |
| Big Bus Tour Dubai | AED 329 | 23 hours* | Ticket/pass | Shared |
| Hop On Hop Off Dubai | AED 315 | 8 hours* | Ticket/pass | Shared |
| Dubai Tour by Land and Sea | AED 1,800 | 8 hours | Private up to 6 people | Private |
| Dubai Old Town Walking Tour | AED 650 | 4 hours | Private up to 6 people | Private |
| Feature | Half Day | Big Bus | Hop On Hop Off | Land & Sea | Old Town |
| Hotel pickup | Included | Not specified | Not specified | Included | Included |
| Tour guide | Included | Not specified | Not specified | Included | Included |
| Shared option | Included | Included | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Private option | Included | Not specified | Not specified | Included | Included |
| Sightseeing | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Boat/Abra/Yacht | Included | Not specified | Not specified | Included | Included |
| Entry tickets | Not included | Not included | Not specified | Not included | Not specified |
| Tour | Main Areas / Attractions | Duration | Experience |
| Half Day Dubai City Tour | Bastakiya, Dubai Creek, Abra, Zabeel Palace, Dubai Frame, Jumeirah Mosque/Etihad Museum, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah | 4 hours | Guided city sightseeing |
| Big Bus Tour Dubai | Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Frame, Al Fahidi, Gold Souk, Spice Souk, Marina, JBR, Atlantis | 24h/48h/5-day ticket validity | Hop-on hop-off sightseeing |
| Hop On Hop Off Dubai | Downtown, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and major city stops | 24/48/72-hour ticket options | Flexible bus sightseeing |
| Dubai Tour by Land and Sea | Old Dubai, Gold Souq, Spice Souq, Bastakiya, Jumeirah, Marina, Ain Dubai, JBR, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab | 4 or 8 hours | Private land and yacht tour |
| Dubai Old Town Walking Tour | Al Seef, Bastakiya, Old Souq, Dubai Creek, Abra, Gold Souq, Spice Souq | 4 hours | Private heritage walking tour |
The four-hour tour combines Old Dubai with major modern landmarks. The published itinerary includes hotel pickup, Bastakiya, an Abra ride across Dubai Creek, Zabeel Palace, Dubai Frame, Jumeirah Mosque or Etihad Museum, Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah.
Big Bus uses two routes and offers 24-hour, 48-hour and five-day ticket validity. Published stops and highlights include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Frame, Al Fahidi, Gold Souk, Spice Souk, Dubai Marina, JBR and Atlantis The Palm.
The Hop On Hop Off option offers 24, 48 and 72-hour passes. The published product information covers Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, with additional options for cruises and attractions.
The private full-day option combines six hours of land sightseeing with two hours on a yacht. The itinerary covers Old Dubai, Gold Souq, Spice Souq, Bastakiya, Zabeel Palace, Jumeirah and Dubai Marina, followed by views of Ain Dubai, JBR, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab from the water.
This four-hour private tour focuses on Dubai’s heritage districts. It covers Al Seef, Bastakiya, Old Souq, Dubai Creek, an Abra ride, Gold Souq and Spice Souq, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Travel Saga is a Dubai-based tour operator, licensed by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), which means every city tour is delivered with genuine on-ground experience rather than through a third-party reseller. Our guided tours run on in-house vehicles and in-house guides, giving us direct control over vehicle condition, driver conduct, route timing, and guest safety — something outsourced operators cannot guarantee. This operational ownership is backed by more than 3,000 TripAdvisor reviews and TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice recognition in 2023, 2024,2025 and 2026, reflecting consistent service quality across a large volume of completed tours. Support for travellers extends beyond the tour itself: Travel Saga operates 32+ travel desks across Dubai and provides 24/7 customer assistance, so guests booking a Half Day City Tour, Old Town Walking Tour, Land and Sea Tour, or Big Bus Dubai route have a local point of contact before, during, and after their trip.
With thousand of satisfied travellers who have experienced seamless bookings, we are reputed for reliability.
Travel Saga is licensed by the Government of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).
For 3 consecutive years 2023, 2024, 2025. We have got the opportunity to receive as traveler’s choice award.
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As a Dubai-based operator running these routes with in-house vehicles and in-house guides, Travel Saga has completed thousands of city tours across the Half Day City Tour, Old Town Walking Tour, Land and Sea Tour, and Big Bus Dubai routes for travellers from across the world. This on-ground presence means every pickup, route, and stop shown above reflects how the tour is actually run, ensuring guests can expect the same vehicles, the same guide network, and the same level of coordination on their own booking. Over the years, this consistency has helped Travel Saga build a strong base of repeat and referred customers, supported by 32+ travel desks across Dubai and 24/7 customer assistance for anyone booking a Dubai city tour with the company.
Travel Saga is your trusted partner to experience this journey. You can easily Dubai City Tour packages and other exciting tours of Dubai directly on our website or get in touch with our sales team to secure your reservation.
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Whether you are visiting Dubai for the first time or want to explore specific parts of the city, Travel Saga offers several city tour options to match different schedules and budgets. Choose a half-day guided tour for a quick introduction to Dubai’s major landmarks, a hop-on hop-off tour for flexible sightseeing, an Old Dubai walking tour for a closer look at the city’s heritage, or a private land-and-sea tour if you prefer a more exclusive experience. Each option has different inclusions, durations and pricing, so you can compare them before booking.
Once you have selected your preferred Dubai city tour, check the latest price, available date, pickup details, tour duration and inclusions on the product page. Select the package that suits your group and complete your booking with Travel Saga Tourism. If you are unsure which tour to choose, our team can help you compare the available options and select one based on your sightseeing plans, group size and available time.
Dubai city tour prices vary by tour type, duration, inclusions and whether you choose a shared or private option. Travel Saga offers options across different budgets, from guided half-day sightseeing to private land-and-sea tours. Check the individual tour page for the latest price and available packages.
The Half Day Dubai City Tour is a suitable choice for first-time visitors who want to see several major Dubai landmarks within four hours. It combines Old Dubai attractions with modern highlights such as Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah.
Most guided Dubai city tours take around 4 to 8 hours, depending on the itinerary. Travel Saga also offers hop-on hop-off tickets with 24, 48 and 72-hour validity, allowing you to spread your sightseeing across multiple days.
Some Travel Saga tours include hotel pickup and drop-off. The Half Day Dubai City Tour, Dubai Tour by Land and Sea and Dubai Old Town Walking Tour include hotel transfers. Pickup arrangements vary for hop-on hop-off tours, so check the selected product before booking.
Inclusions depend on the tour and package you select. They may include sightseeing, hotel transfers, a tour guide, an Abra ride, yacht sightseeing or hop-on hop-off bus access. Attraction tickets and optional experiences are not included in every package.
Both offer flexible sightseeing from designated bus stops. Big Bus Dubai provides 24-hour, 48-hour and five-day ticket options, while Travel Saga’s Hop On Hop Off Dubai offers 24, 48 and 72-hour options. Routes, stops and additional inclusions vary between the products.
Yes. Travel Saga offers private options for travellers who prefer a dedicated sightseeing experience. The Dubai Tour by Land and Sea and Dubai Old Town Walking Tour are private tours, while the Half Day Dubai City Tour also offers a private option.
The Dubai Old Town Walking Tour is the most focused option for exploring the city’s historic areas. It covers Al Seef, Bastakiya, Old Souq, Dubai Creek, Gold Souq and Spice Souq, along with an Abra ride.
Yes. Families can choose from guided sightseeing tours, private tours and hop-on hop-off options. Child pricing and age requirements differ between products, so check the specific tour details before booking.
Yes. Private Dubai city tours are available for small groups. The Land and Sea and Old Town tours offer private experiences, with group capacity and pricing specified on their respective product pages.
Yes. Couples can choose a shared sightseeing tour for a more budget-friendly option or select a private tour for a more personalised itinerary. The private Land and Sea tour is also an option if you want to combine city sightseeing with a yacht experience.
Yes. You can select your preferred tour, check the available package and date, enter your traveller details and complete the booking online through Travel Saga. You can also contact the booking team if you need help choosing a tour.
Tour availability depends on the individual product and selected date. Check the live availability on the relevant Travel Saga tour page before booking your preferred date.
A shared tour can suit travellers looking for a more economical sightseeing option. A private Dubai city tour is better suited to families, couples or small groups who want a dedicated vehicle, hotel pickup and greater control over their itinerary.
The Half Day Dubai City Tour is a practical choice when you have limited time in Dubai. Its four-hour itinerary covers a mix of Old Dubai and modern landmarks without requiring a full day.
The Dubai Tour by Land and Sea combines city sightseeing with yacht time. The private full-day option includes land sightseeing followed by a yacht tour, making it suitable for travellers who want both Dubai’s major landmarks and a water-based experience.
Choose the tour that matches your schedule and budget, review its price, inclusions, pickup details and available options, then select your preferred date and complete the booking. You can also contact Travel Saga’s booking team for assistance with selecting the right Dubai city tour. Find answers to all your travel questions in our extensive Travel Saga FAQ section.
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