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Walking Tours in the Middle East Worth the Day: Our 15 Picks

31 tours  ·  from $19

Good walking 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.

Jerusalem: Guided Walking Tour of the Old City - The Jewish quarter and the Western Wall
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Jerusalem: Guided Walking Tour of the Old City

1.Guided Walking Tour of the Old City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 386 reviews · 4 hours · from $57Our pick

Start at Jaffa Gate and spend four hours walking Jerusalem’s Old City with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and viewpoints toward Temple Mount. Guides such as Tania, Shahar, Yoni, and Alex are praised for clear storytelling, careful pacing, and thoughtful explanations of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian traditions.

“Amazing tour guide Talia had lots of knowledge she gave the 3 major sites of Jerusalem the perfect amount of time to see the site and learn about its history. We felt very safe in the Muslim quarter and we had some amazing local falafel. Our guide answered questions very well. We stopped at one shop and bought a lovely chess set and Shabbat candles from very friendly vendors (but attempt to haggle down the price a bit to keep some money for the other shops). I really recommend this tour to other English speaking tourists.”

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Amman Walking Tour: Hidden Gems, Culture & Street Food - Meeting at Abdali Mall and starting in modern Amman
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Amman Walking Tour: Hidden Gems, Culture & Street Food

2.Amman Walking Tour: Hidden Gems, Culture & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $66Top rated

Meet Hussein or another Huss Travels guide at Gate 1 of Abdali Mall for a 3 to 4 hour introduction to Amman. Visit King Abdullah I Mosque, explore Jebel Al-Weibdeh’s art scene, browse downtown markets, taste Jordanian street food, and see the Roman Theatre. Arabic and English tours are available, with optional hotel pickup.

“Highly recommended if you are interested in local history, culture, and food. We visited mosque, art gallery, hidden local places, local food stores and the Downtown. Between two places we also have meaningful conversations about history, politics and culture.”

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Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai - Stop one: Palestinian falafel at Al Muraqqabat
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Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai

3.Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $165

Spend 3.5 hours eating through Deira’s Murraggabat district with a licensed guide such as Carmila or Farida. Visit Palestinian, Syrian, Iraqi, and Lebanese food spots for falafel, hummus, kebabs or smoked fish, za’atar bread, Arabic coffee, and baklava. Small groups, bottled water, and an audio receiver are included.

“Whenever I visit a new city a try to book a food tour. Of all the food tours I have done this has to be one of the best! My tour guide, Farida, brought the group to a wide variety of local restaurants in her own neighborhood. The tour was very organized, educational and of Read more”

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Muharraq Cultural Walking Tour - Starting at Al Sedra Cafe at 4 pm
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Muharraq Cultural Walking Tour

4.Muharraq Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $54

Start at Al Sedra Cafe at 4 pm for a 2 to 3-hour walk through Muharraq’s Pearling Path. Your guide, including guides named Khaled in recent accounts, explains old homes, pearl culture, music, press, and crafts while you sample Arabic coffee, tea, dates, sweets, and potato samboosa.

“Khaled was a passionate and knowledgeable guide who shared with us the history of Bahrain and the early days of Pearling, The houses that we saw which have been converted to museums were amazing. We especially enjoyed seeing Read more”

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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

5.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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Walking Tour: Discover Souq Waqif, An Almost Free Walking Tour - Falcon market, horses, and camels
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Walking Tour: Discover Souq Waqif, An Almost Free Walking Tour

6.Walking Tour: Discover Souq Waqif, An Almost Free Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $0

Meet near the Doha Bus ticket office for a roughly two-hour walk through Souq Waqif and Msheireb Downtown. Guides such as Hussain and Hassan explain Qatari culture, markets, architecture, and daily life, with stops at the spice and falcon markets, camel and horse pens, and public art sites. Bottled water is included.

“A cultural experience walking through the markets together with explanations on other historical matters. We also visited the stables and camel enclosures. Overall a very interesting walk that was not strenuous and the guide was excellent and passionate.”

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Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour - Deira Spice Souk: tea, sweets, and a playful lesson
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Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour

7.Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $141

Spend four hours with a small group of up to 12, walking from Deira’s spice souk to Al Fahidi. Guides such as Arva and Noorin lead you through food tastings, a spice game, Indian snacks, a creek crossing by abra, and a sit-down Emirati meal. Expect about 3.4 kilometers of walking and no hotel pickup.

“Best food tour! Arva is very knowledgeable and weaves the history and social fabric of the various communities of Dubai into this amazing and delicious food tour with stops in spots only locals would know. I highly recommend this.”

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Private Old Dubai Walking Tour: Forts, Souks, and Boats - Al Fahidi Fort and the closed Dubai Museum
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Private Old Dubai Walking Tour: Forts, Souks, and Boats

8.Private Old Dubai Walking Tour: Forts, Souks, and Boats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $99

Walk through Al Fahidi’s wind-tower homes, see Al Fahidi Fort and the closed Dubai Museum from outside, browse Hindi Lane and the Textile Souk, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to reach Deira’s Gold and Spice Souks. Guides such as Pri, Ricky, Ricardo, Patricia, and Sameh bring local history and practical shopping advice to this two-hour tour.

“Our conversations with Pri. She was knowledgeable about the old Dubai and UAE. We gained valuable knowledge and we have a new appreciation for the people and the UAE.”

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Dubai: Private Old Town, Heritage & Souks Walking Tour - From the Textile Market to Dubai Creek
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Dubai: Private Old Town, Heritage & Souks Walking Tour

9.Private Old Town, Heritage & Souks Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 2 hours · from $98

Start at Arabian Tea House and walk through Al Fahidi’s courtyards, art spaces, and narrow lanes with a private English or Hindi-speaking guide. Cross Dubai Creek by abra, taste spices, and finish at the Gold Souk. Pri, Ricky, Francesca, and Dana are among the guides praised for warm, clear storytelling.

“So happy with this interesting tour and Pri is a very experienced guide. So thumbs up we can strongly recommend. Thank you so much.”

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Dubai: Old City Walking Tour with Abra Ride - Al Seef: a polished introduction to the creek
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Dubai: Old City Walking Tour with Abra Ride

10.Old City Walking Tour with Abra Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 hours · from $19Best value

Spend three hours walking through Al Fahidi, Al Seef, old textile lanes, and Dubai’s traditional markets. You’ll taste a small local dish, drink tea or coffee, and cross Dubai Creek by shared abra. Guides such as Abdullah, Shahzad, Mazher, and Ikram are known for clear stories about Dubai’s past and culture.

“We had a great time with our guide, Abdullah. He was polite and friendly and made our tour a wonderful experience. He explained everything in detail.”

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Walking Tour of Akko (Half-day) - Inside the Underground Knights’ Halls
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Walking Tour of Akko (Half-day)

11.Walking Tour of Akko (Half-day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews

Spend four private hours walking Akko with Andrew, a local guide and archaeologist. See Ottoman gates, markets, mosques, neighborhoods, the underground Knights’ Halls, and the vaulted Templars Tunnel. The tour is offered in English, Hebrew, or Arabic, with time for questions and discussion of Akko’s food, heritage, and daily life.

“Andrew (tour guide) was unbelievable. His deep knowledge of Akko history and local population made this excursion truly memorable”

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All Inclusive Walking Tour Old City Jerusalem - The Western Wall and the limits of a busy morning
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All Inclusive Walking Tour Old City Jerusalem

12.All Inclusive Walking Tour Old City Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $120

Walk Jerusalem’s Old City with a guide such as Efrat or Leontine, visiting the Western Wall, Temple Mount, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and lesser-known corners. The group is limited to 15 people, with lunch at a local restaurant and tea or coffee included.

“This tour was AMAZING! Efrat was a fabulous guide. The small group nature was really fun, and the history and information Efrat provided was awesome. The several hour tour was also paced very well.”

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Private Walking Tour in Amman With Local - Starting at the Grand Husseini Mosque
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Private Walking Tour in Amman With Local

13.Private Walking Tour in Amman With Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $49

Walk Amman’s old downtown with a private local guide such as Orwah or Ibrahim. Visit the Grand Husseini Mosque area, souqs, Duke’s Diwan, Basman Street, and Habibah Sweets for kunafa. The tour focuses on daily life, food, customs, and market culture, while the Citadel and Roman Theater are viewed from outside rather than entered.

“Orwa was a fantastic guide. He took me through all the local markets and was able to get me tasters of local foods and tell me where to visit on my trip. Very informative and a great 2 hours.”

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Dubai: Old Town Walking Tour with Abra Cruise & Street Food - The Old Mosque and wall near Al Fahidi
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Dubai: Old Town Walking Tour with Abra Cruise & Street Food

14.Old Town Walking Tour with Abra Cruise & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · from $26

Walk through Al Fahidi with guides such as Muhammad Bilal and Abdulla, learning about old houses, wind towers, mosques, markets, and Emirati life. Taste street food, Arabic coffee, water, and camel milk chocolate, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the Gold Souk and Spice Souk. Choose a small group or private tour.

“Muhammed Bilal was excellent, the tour was educational, entertaining and the food delicious, would definitely recommend and would do it again. Zubair”

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Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman - From Rainbow Street to old downtown
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Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman

15.Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $130

Join Jumana or another local guide for a small-group food walk starting on Rainbow Street and continuing through old downtown Amman. You’ll make about 10 tastings, including falafel, fruit, mansaf, kunafa, and local drinks. The group is capped at six, and the tour ends where it begins.

“Jumana was a wonderful and passionate guide who shared the Jordanian culture through food. So much food, all delicious. A fantastic experience!”

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