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Free Self-Guided Walking Tours
Want to hit the streets and explore at Abu Dhabi your own pace? Our self-guided audio tours from VoiceMap are like having your own personal tour guide – right in your pocket!
Simply download the free app, browse the selection of Abu Dhabi tours and you’re good to go. Put in your headphones, tap on Start and let VoiceMap guide you. With GPS autoplay, you can listen to stories about what you’re actually seeing right at that moment.
No WiFi or data? No worries! It also works offline. After you download a tour, the audio will be available offline along with an offline map.
The audio tours cover not only Abu Dhabi, but also Al Ain and Al Dhafra, with a wealth of content to tap into. Topics are covered in-depth and you’ll discover interesting insider info and hidden gems that can’t be found anywhere else. So, what are you waiting for? Get exploring!
Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Reserve Tour
Immerse yourself in Abu Dhabi’s incredible Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Reserve, a desert landscape containing 1,700 fossil dunes dating back thousands of years. Exploring the park on foot, the same way the area has been explored by people for thousands of years, you’ll learn about this ancient land and its unique fossil formations, and discover how eco-tourism is helping to preserve the area’s rich history.
Abu Dhabi Urban Treasures Food Tour
Bite into the juicy history of Abu Dhabi’s Al Zahiyah neighborhood, known locally as the Tourist Club Area. It’s one of the city’s oldest and most distinctive corners, featuring iconic buildings from the 70s and 80s and quiet backstreets that come alive at night. On this walking tour, you’ll see four off-the-beaten-track eateries that showcase the city’s status as a foodie haven. Discover rich (and delicious) delicacies and learn of the traditions that shaped Abu Dhabi’s food scene.
Abu Dhabi Skyline Tour
From breathtaking cityscapes to desert dunes that appear to have emerged from the sea, this tour provides the perfect introduction to the stories behind Abu Dhabi’s iconic skyline.
Retrace Abu Dhabi's impressive evolution from an ancient pearl-diving village to what is now the modern, bustling capital of the UAE, characterised by glamorous palaces, residential villas and skyscrapers.
Al Ain Nature & History Tour
Nestled between the Rub al Khali, the world’s largest continuous sand desert, and the magnificent Jebel Hafit mountain, Al Ain is one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited settlements with archaeological sites dating back about 4,000 years.
You’ll trace Al Ain’s history from its origins as a remote outpost to the thriving Garden City of today. And by the end of the tour, you’ll see how the fourth biggest city in the UAE has managed to maintain its small-town charm.
The Historical Heart of Abu Dhabi
Discover the beating historical heart of Abu Dhabi with this walking tour of the Al Hosn site, starting with Qasr Al Hosn, the city’s oldest stone building. You’ll also get to explore the city’s cultural and artistic hub, the Cultural Foundation, as well as the House of Artisans.
End the tour with a traditional Arabic coffee. You’ll even hear tips on how to participate in the local rituals of coffee-making.
Modern Heritage Tour of Downtown Abu Dhabi
Dive into the heart of downtown Abu Dhabi where the city’s streets and buildings have so many tales to tell. On this walking tour, you’ll discover a side of the city that few visitors see and many locals overlook.
By the end of the tour, you’ll have seen many fine examples of modern heritage buildings, each with a story that demonstrates how Abu Dhabi transformed from a quiet coastal settlement into a bustling metropolis in less than a half-century, virtually unrecognisable to those who visited it just a few decades ago.
