Sharjah City Sightseeing Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Sharjah's rich cultural heritage
- Visit the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
- Discover the Blue Souk's traditional markets
- Admire the Al Noor Mosque's stunning architecture
- Experience the Al Majaz Waterfront's scenic beauty
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Next visit the Islamic Civilization Museum, celebrating Islamic contribution to the World Heritage.
Then drive to Sharjah’s ‘Old Town’ for a stroll through the restored traditional Souk Al Arsa market.
Visit Sharjah Heritage Museum for a glimpse of a traditional family home and typical Arabian Gulf architecture.
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.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible; consider this when booking.
- Infant seats are available upon request; please inform in advance.
- The tour duration includes pick-up and drop-off times; plan accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the city.
- Dress modestly to respect local customs and religious sites.
- Bring a camera to capture the city's stunning architecture and landscapes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Minimum 2 adults required.Pickup will be in a Suitable vehicle on sharing basis from different hotels.
- Children below 5 years old must be seated in a child seat while traveling in any kind of vehicle in UAE. If you have a child below 5 years joining the tour, please mention in the remarks.
- 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.
- Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
- If you want to book this tour on private basis,please search the activity, product code : 2168PDXB01 - Private Tour: Sharjah City Highlights from Dubai
- The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.
- The duration of the actual tour takes 4.5 - 5 hour but the driving time from Dubai hotel and return may take another 60 – 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day.
Traveler reviews
Nice to know about...
Nice to know about Sharjah which is different than Dubai city. Can visit the place in half day. Our tour guide Sumaira was very good explaining the culture and traditions of the city.
Excellent knowledgeable guide
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.
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
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).
Best tour I've ever had so far ! If...
<p>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</p>