🏨 Sharjah City Sightseeing Tour - The Pearl of the Gulf Activity

Sharjah City Sightseeing Tour - The Pearl of the Gulf

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67 reviews (4.06)

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: Dubai, Dubai

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover the city that's dubbed the 'Pearl of the Gulf' on this tour from Dubai to Sharjah, the third-largest city in the United Arab Emirates. Noteworthy sights and attractions are just waiting to be explored in this nearby city, including Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn Sharjah) and impressive Faisal Mosque. Visit the Sharjah Heritage Museum for a look at Arab history, religion and culture, and pick up some Middle Eastern souvenirs at Souq Al Arsah and Souq Al Markazi, the largest markets in the emirate.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Islamic Civilization Museum Entrance.

Photo stop at King Faisal Mosque & Al Noor Mosque

Professional tour Guide in selected language

Sharjah Heritage Museum Entrance

Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan (depending on group size)

Visit Souk Al Arsa & Souk Al Markazi

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 0 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
If you want to book this tour on private basis,please search the activity, product code : 2168PDXB01 - Private Tour: Sharjah City Highlights from Dubai
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Specialized infant seats are available
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
The guide will speak both languages during the city tour.
Tour schedule & Language - English /German only : Sunday & Tuesday AM,

Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
If you want to book this tour on private basis,please search the activity, product code : 2168PDXB01 - Private Tour: Sharjah City Highlights from Dubai
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Specialized infant seats are available
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
The guide will speak both languages during the city tour.
Tour schedule & Language - English /German only : Sunday & Tuesday AM,

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Sharjah

Your 4.5-hour tour starts with a pickup from your central Dubai hotel and a drive to Sharjah, one of Dubai’s neighboring emirates. Situated on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, Sharjah is the UAE’s third-biggest city and centers around a restored Old Town that boasts lovely heritage areas, souks and museums.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Al Noor Mosque

On route, hear about Sharjah’s history from your guide and stop first at the picturesque Buhairah Corniche with a photo-stop at the magnificent Al Noor Mosque before proceeding to the largest mosque in Sharjah, King Faisal Mosque for some pictures.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King Faisal Mosque

Next, continue to the King Faisal Mosque, the largest of the emirate’s 300 mosques. Admire the splendid building and learn how it was built to accommodate 15,000 worshippers.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

Next visit the Islamic Civilization Museum, celebrating Islamic contribution to the World Heritage.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Souk Al Arsah

Then drive to Sharjah’s ‘Old Town’ for a stroll through the restored traditional Souk Al Arsa market.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sharjah Heritage Museum

Visit Sharjah Heritage Museum for a glimpse of a traditional family home and typical Arabian Gulf architecture.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Souk Al-Markazi

The last stop before returning is at Souk Al Markazi– a treasure trove of carpets, jewellery and handicrafts.

Your tour then concludes with a drop-off at your Dubai hotel.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Reviews

Best tour I've ever had so far ! If...

Vanessa B, 16-11-2017

Best tour I've ever had so far ! If you like to learn about the culture and history of the emiratis, I highly recommend this tour

Great tour. Glad we went. Would...

Tanya_B, 20-10-2017

Great tour. Glad we went. Would definitely take this tour again.

Excellent knowledgeable guide

Nicola_S, 17-10-2019

I enjoyed the tour. The guide was very knowledable and ensured we had our questions answered. It was just the right amount of time to see the highlights.

Get to know Sharjah upclose.

Zippysh, 12-12-2018

Sharjah Central Souq was a place to relish. going around the Blue Souq gives your a feel of local shopping. I enjoyed the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization the most, dont miss the top floor star painted ceiling.
The guides are fluent in English and in just 3-4 hrs you get to understand Sharjah upclose.

Sharjah City Sightseeing Tour - The Pearl of the Gulf / Poor

mihail439, 13-08-2018

Overall - average rating. I wouldn't go if knew in advance what's the tour going to be like. Please see below a couple of comments:

- tour is very much like driving from one spot to another
- out of the entire list, you will actually see two places: the old Souq (i.e. market) and very briefly the Museum of Islamic culture, other stops are literally stops - you get out of the van and snap photos with a two line explanation
- the Museum of Islamic culture is a heavy historical place - which is somehow left without much attention to it
- last hour you are given free time at the mall (i.e. Central Souq) which is completely out of my expectations, I wouldn't get the guided tour to be brought to the shopping mall to wander aroud
- all mosques which are in the program are photo stop only with 2-4 minutes explanatory note and plenty of free time, but (!) you are not allowed inside the mosque

As a recommendation for tour management: from my point of view - the tour needs a significant re-design or price re-considered. A price of nearly $35 for this tour, compared to the $42 tour to Abu Dhabi (a day long) - this is just day and night. Abu Dhabi was amazing, the guide was very much engaging and easy going, lots of information and places covered. Maybe this is a matter of the guide as well - but it's for the company to consider (not sure the feedback is read).

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