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Small Group Tours in the Middle East, All 15 Compared on Price

34 tours  ·  from $10

Good small group tours fill up well before you land and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Small Group Abu Dhabi City and Sightseeing Tour From Dubai - The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque deserves the long stop
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Small Group Abu Dhabi City and Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

1.Small Group Abu Dhabi City and Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,331 reviews · from $35Our pick

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an SUV with a driver-guide and a group capped at 15 people. The main stop is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with time for Heritage Village, the Date Market, Ferrari World, Emirates Palace, and a mall depending on the day’s schedule. Hotel, residence, and cruise-terminal pickup in Dubai is offered.

“The Grand Mosque is breathtaking:) Visiting the other places are very good as well . The heritage village is interesting . And also the Emirates palace is another amazing place :)”

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Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai small group with guide, Grand Mosque - The drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai small group with guide, Grand Mosque

2.Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai small group with guide, Grand Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,286 reviews · from $46

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, and Qasr Al Watan if your option includes it. You’ll also see Yas Island, Ferrari World, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, and the Corniche, mostly from outside.

“Well organized and we were able to avoid all the rush hours and big groups!! Able to take great pictures. We got a great tour guide, he provided interesting information on Dubai’s history too. Shopping tips too.”

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Muscat: Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Guided Group Tour - Wadi Bani Khalid: clear pools under the palms
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Muscat: Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Guided Group Tour

3.Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Guided Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 820 reviews · 8 - 32 hours · from $130

Travel from Muscat with an English-speaking guide such as Nasser, Abdullah, or Hamood to Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands. Swim in clear pools, ride across golden dunes by 4x4, enjoy lunch, and choose a sunset, quad-bike, or overnight option. Groups are limited to four, making the long drive more personal.

“Mohammed Al Habsi was so funny and kind! Was very knowledgeable and helpful. The perfect guide! The desert, cave and wadi bani were beautiful. Transportation was amazing. Would definitely recommend for solo travellers!”

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Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Shared Tour - Heritage Village adds the traditional side of the day
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Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Shared Tour

4.Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 568 reviews · from $56

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, a driver-guide, mosque entry, and bottled water. See the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, Marina Mall, Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Dates Market, and Ferrari World from outside. Guides such as Akbar and Tahir are praised for friendly service, but the schedule is brisk.

“Our shared Abu Dhabi city tour was a fantastic way to see the highlights in one day. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was breathtaking, and even in a group setting, our guide, Akbar, managed to give insightful commentary. We also enjoyeRead more”

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7-hour Small Group 4x4 Desert Safari Tour with Buffet Dinner in Dubai - The 3 pm pickup starts a long desert evening
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7-hour Small Group 4×4 Desert Safari Tour with Buffet Dinner in Dubai

5.7-hour Small Group 4×4 Desert Safari Tour with Buffet Dinner in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 526 reviews · from $30Best value

Leave Dubai at about 3 pm for Lahbab and the 300-foot Big Red dunes. A professional 4x4 driver handles the rough dune run, followed by sandboarding, a brief camel ride option, buffet dinner, drinks, belly dancing, and fire entertainment. The planned group size is limited to 15, though transfers can vary.

“The driver was really good and experience in the desert. It was really amazing memorable experience at the Dune ride. My family and friends were very happy with this tour. The car had a smoking smell which was not good for non smokers Read more”

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Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch - Baalbek and the scale of Roman power
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Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch

6.Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 511 reviews · from $65

Spend about nine hours in the Bekaa Valley with guides such as Albert or Hassan, visiting Baalbek’s Roman temples, Anjar’s Umayyad ruins, and Chateau Ksara. Hotel pickup, transport, a Lebanese lunch, and a group capped at 15 are included. Wine tasting and some site fees may cost extra.

“Albert, our guide was very professional, funny, and a great guide! I would definitely recommend him to anyone traveling to Lebanon!”

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Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch - The Teleferique ride adds the day’s best panorama
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Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch

7.Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · from $60

From Beirut, you’ll visit Jeita Grotto, ride the Teleferique to Our Lady of Lebanon, and explore Byblos with a guide such as Albert, Hassan, or Hassane. Expect an air-conditioned van, lunch, historical-site admissions, and a small group of up to 15. The cable-car ticket costs extra.

“Fantastic overview of Beirut’s wonders. Logistics superb. Great customer service. Hassan-our guide for the day, kept the crowd attentive, well informed and right on time.”

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Around Bahrain Shared Tour (For MSC Euribia Tourists) 7H - Meeting the bus at Khalifa Bin Salman Port
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Around Bahrain Shared Tour (For MSC Euribia Tourists) 7H

8.Around Bahrain Shared Tour (For MSC Euribia Tourists) 7H

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 277 reviews · 7 hours · from $78

Spend seven to eight hours touring Bahrain with a native guide such as Ahmed, Hussein, or Lujayn. Visit Al Fateh Mosque, the National Museum, Bahrain Fort, Manama Souq, the camel farm, Formula 1 circuit, Tree of Life, and more. Transport, entry fees, snacks, Wi-Fi, lunch, and on-time ship return are included.

“This was a spectacular tour. We got to see everything we were hoping for throughout the day. Bahrain was beautiful and the sites fantastic. We took this from a stop off the cruise ship and we felt everything was well timed and never worried about using this outside company. We Enjoyed authentic Bahraini hospitality, traditional snack, dates & Arabic coffee & free meal of hot Grilled chicken wrap & soft drink, so delicious,, We would 100% recommend.”

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Dead Sea, Nebo, Madaba & Baptism Site Private or Group Tour - Madaba and the map that changed the way people see the Holy Land
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Dead Sea, Nebo, Madaba & Baptism Site Private or Group Tour

9.Dead Sea, Nebo, Madaba & Baptism Site Private or Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 190 reviews · from $88

Travel from Amman with an English-speaking driver such as Ramzi, Mahmoud, Mustafa, or Safwat to Madaba, Mount Nebo, the Baptism Site, and the Dead Sea. Expect a flexible private-car day, site entrance options, Wi-Fi, water, and an optional five-star resort visit with lunch. A local guide is not included.

“A very fun and full day. My siblings and I went from Madaba to grab a great falafel breakfast and see the Orthodox Church. Then to Mt. Nebo to see a church Moses visited. Then to the Mosaic museum where we saw handmade mosaics and purchased our favorite souvenirs. Then to Jesus baptismal site at the Jordan River was a surreal experience. Ending the day with the Dead Sea to witness the salty water and the exfoliating mud while having the chance to relax by the pool. Was comfortable and easy. Our driver Saadeh, was timely and gave us great advice for each location!Read more”

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Dubai: Premium Half-Day Dubai Highlights Tour small group - Starting quietly at Al Farooq Mosque
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Dubai: Premium Half-Day Dubai Highlights Tour small group

10.Premium Half-Day Dubai Highlights Tour small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 163 reviews · 5.5 - 6 hours · from $44

This 5.5 to 6-hour small-group tour links Dubai’s big sights with local corners: Al Farooq Mosque, Burj Al Arab, Madinat Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Museum of the Future, Dubai Creek, an abra ride, and the spice and gold souks. Guides may include Ramadan, Islam, Francis, Abdul, Anas, or Hassan. Pickup, transport, water, tea, and a snack are included.

“Ramadan was the perfect guide, super helpful and informative. Very attentive to all the group needs and even helped with pictures. The tour is perfect if you want to cover Dubai’s main attractions in a day. Highly reccomend!”

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Historic Old Dubai & Souk Small Group Walking Tour - The Textile Souk and the practical side of shopping
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Historic Old Dubai & Souk Small Group Walking Tour

11.Historic Old Dubai & Souk Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $79

This two-hour small-group walk starts at the Arabian Tea House and follows Al Fahidi’s lanes, the Textile Souk, Dubai Creek, and the Gold and Spice Souks. Guides such as Pri, Dana, Francesca, Ricky, and Orlina explain local customs, language, and Dubai’s rapid growth. The highlight is a private abra crossing.

“Francesca was very warm and welcoming. She knows all the stories of the town through and through. She shared with us stories of the local people and culture as well as her own experiences living in Dubai. She was wonderful and we learned a lot from her. I would totally recommend her to any visitors!”

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From Amman: Full-Day Private or Group Tour to Petra - Entering Petra through the Siq
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From Amman: Full-Day Private or Group Tour to Petra

12.Full-Day Private or Group Tour to Petra

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 145 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $72

Travel from Amman to Petra in an air-conditioned private or shared vehicle with an English or Arabic-speaking driver. Expect about three hours each way and roughly five hours at Petra, including the Siq, Treasury, Roman Theater, Al-Deir, and Al-Khazneh. Entry tickets are optional, and a local guide can be hired at the visitor center.

“The mobile car was so convenient, and the driver's English ability was so good that I could travel so comfortably without any communication problems”

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From Jerusalem Small group tour Old&New City ENTRY FEES INCL - Mount of Olives supplies the view you need
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From Jerusalem Small group tour Old&New City ENTRY FEES INCL

13.From Jerusalem Small group tour Old & New City Entry Fees Incl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 135 reviews · 7h 30m · from $97

Spend about 7.5 hours touring Jerusalem with an English-speaking guide, visiting Ein Karem, Mount of Olives, Mount Zion, the Old City, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Hotel pickup and entrance fees are included. Expect a brisk pace, limited shopping time, and only a short visit inside some sites.

“Ofir is an extremely knowledgeable and personable guide. The tour covers mainly Jewish and Christian sites although we did walk through the Muslim quarter. As the tour needs a lot of time to cover all the stops you don’t have time to stop and shop.”

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Best Bahrain Tour - Select 1 of 9+ Private & Shared Tours - See Al-Fatih Grand Mosque respectfully
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Best Bahrain Tour – Select 1 of 9+ Private & Shared Tours

14.Best Bahrain Tour – Select 1 of 9+ Private & Shared Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $104

Build a Bahrain day around your interests with Bahrain Fun Tours W.L.L. Guide Ahmed Maraj and his team offer private SUVs or shared transport, hotel and port pickup, flexible sightseeing, and routes covering museums, mosques, souqs, forts, camel farms, shopping, and the Tree of Life.

“Great overview of Bahrain. Was tough with such a large group. Wish the tour was smaller. We weren’t able to see all the sights because the group moved slowly. Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. Would have also been nice to have a traditional meal instead of eating at the mall.”

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Full-Day Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Group Tour - Wadi Bani Khalid: pools, palms, and mountain villages
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Full-Day Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Group Tour

15.Full-Day Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $150

Travel from Muscat in a small group of up to 11 people to Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands. Expect 4WD dune driving, a Bedouin home visit, camel activities, sand sliding, desert views, and time to swim in the wadi. Guides including Ali Battashi, Ahmed Al Balushi, Mohammed, and Riyami are praised for care and local insight.

“It was a fantastic day with great activities and sights. Our driver, Kahlid was super friendly and clear with the plan of the day.”

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★ 5.0Small-Group Adventure Tour to Sidon Tyre & Maghdouche-Day TripFrom $6545 reviews
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