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Abu Dhabi Layover Express City Tour with a local guide

By Tour by Emirati
Free cancellation available
Price is P 10,081 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Utilize your transit time in Abu Dhabi international airport (AUH) and sightsee Abu Dhabi city. Our expert Emirati guides will showcase the culture, history, and heritage and lifestyle through a private and customized tour that fits your transit time bracket, to be picked-up and dropped off in the airport. Whether you are transiting in the day or the night, your customized tour can include the main attractions of the city, such as Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, louvre Abu Dhabi, The Heritage Village and special traditional food.

Activity location

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
    • Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
    • Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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What's included, what's not

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    Local guide
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    AirPort pickup and drop-off
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    Transport by private vehicle
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    Food and drinks
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    The coffee with gold at the emirates palace can be purchased in the site directly.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is long sleeves and long trousers for the mosque

Activity itinerary

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The most important attraction in Abu Dhabi is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The tour will contain a full guided visit inside and outside the mosque with the best photo stop points.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi

  • 30m
A visit to the Emirates Palace, one of the most luxurious palaces in the world tavelers will get a chance to visit the palace from inside and out, also a chance to try the famous golden cappuccino .

Heritage Village

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Step back in time and experience what life was like in the UAE before oil transformed the nation. At Heritage Village, discover traditional Bedouin tents, old fishing boats, handicrafts, and artisan workshops. Explore exhibits that showcase Emirati craftsmanship, pearl diving history, and desert survival skills. This visit offers a genuine glimpse into the humble beginnings and rich traditions of Abu Dhabi.  Read more about - Abu Dhabi Layover Express City Tour with a local guide - https://www.viator.com/tours/Abu-Dhabi/Abu-Dhabi-Layover-Express-City-Tour-with-a-local-guide/d4474-101774P8?mcid=56757

Qasr Al Hosn

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
The oldest standing structure in Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Hosn is the birthplace of the city. Once home to the ruling family, this historic fort tells the story of Abu Dhabi’s transformation from a small fishing village to a thriving global capital. Through guided storytelling, explore its exhibitions and learn about governance, heritage, and the resilience of the Emirati people.

The Founder's Memorial

  • 25m
A tribute to the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, The Founder’s Memorial is a peaceful cultural landmark that honors his vision and legacy. The highlight is “The Constellation,” a striking art installation that forms Sheikh Zayed’s portrait from hundreds of geometric shapes. As you explore, you’ll gain insight into his leadership, values of tolerance and unity, and the principles that shaped the UAE into what it is today.

Corniche Beach

  • 15m
View of abudhabi skyline.

Abu Dhabi Dates Market

  • 25m
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Al Maqta'a Museum

  • 35m
  • Admission ticket included
A guided visit to AlMaqtaa Museum

Location

Activity location

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    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
    • Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
    • Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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