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The 15 Walking Tours in the Middle East That Earn Their Price

29 tours  ·  from $19 a head

The 15 best walking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

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

Begin at Jaffa Gate and spend four hours walking Jerusalem’s Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Armenian Quarters. Guides such as Tania, Shahar, Yoni, and Alex explain the religious meaning and political layers behind the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Temple Mount. Expect hills, uneven stones, sacred sites, and plenty of questions.

“It was fun and full of information walking tour. Dror our guide was great and cared enough to get to know us. We walked and toured the Old City for more than what was advertised yet it was memorable one!”

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Amman Walking Tour: Hidden Gems, Culture & Street Food - King Abdullah I Mosque and Jordanian customs
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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 Arabic- and English-speaking guide at Gate 1 of Abdali Mall for a 3 to 4 hour introduction to Amman. Visit King Abdullah I Mosque, Jebel Al-Weibdeh, downtown markets, local food shops, and the Roman Theatre. Expect plenty of walking, stairs, coffee, Jordanian snacks, and practical city advice.

“Hussein is the best and most honest tour guide i have had. I was a solo traveller, and he treated me like his brother or friend. It was a great experience. We visited many sites and hidden restaurants and gems in Jordan, places that I would not find on google. It was all done in a reasonable time and I felt like i experienced all of Amman. Hussein is wonderful!”

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Muharraq Cultural Walking Tour - The Pearling Path and the sound of the Gulf
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Muharraq Cultural Walking Tour

3.Muharraq Cultural Walking Tour

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

Start at 4:00 pm with guide Khalid in Muharraq, then walk the Pearling Path through restored houses, music halls, museums, cafés, and craft spaces. Along the way, try potato samboosa, Bahraini sweets, dates, Arabic tea, and coffee. The tour lasts about two to three hours and returns to its starting point.

“An amazing experience. Khalid is an excellent guide who ensured to make this trip a very memorable one. It was truly enchanting to be walking the streets of Muharraq, the old capital of Bahrian.”

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Historic Old Dubai & Souk Small Group Walking Tour - Al Fahidi, the Coffee Museum, and the old city wall
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Historic Old Dubai & Souk Small Group Walking Tour

4.Historic Old Dubai & Souk Small Group Walking Tour

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

Walk Old Dubai with guides such as Pri, Ricky, Francesca, Dana, or Orlina, depending on the day. You’ll see Al Fahidi, the Coffee Museum, textile, gold, and spice souks, then cross Dubai Creek by abra. Arabic coffee or tea is included, while Dubai Museum remains closed for renovation.

“Francesca, my guide, made it worth it. It was a wonderful tour, with lots of information and an experience creation. Indeed had a great time.”

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Walking Tour: Discover Souq Waqif, An Almost Free Walking Tour - Starting at the Doha Bus ticket office
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Walking Tour: Discover Souq Waqif, An Almost Free Walking Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $0

Meet at the Doha Bus ticket office in Souq Waqif for a roughly two-hour walking tour with guides such as Hussain or Hassan. Expect spice stalls, falcons, camels, Arabian horses, Qatari architecture, local food suggestions, and a walk toward modern Msheireb Downtown.

“Really informative, engaging tour with a gracious and informative tour guide Hassan, who was more of a host than guide. We got to visit lots of local places, many local animals such as camels, Arabian horses and Arab hunting hawks. I really enjoyed the whole experience very much. An ideal introduction to Qatari culture and history.”

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Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour - The spice souk, SPINGO, and an icy Iranian treat
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Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour

6.Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour

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

Walk through Deira’s spice and textile souks with a guide such as Arva or Noorin, sample local snacks and drinks, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and finish with an Emirati meal in Al Fahidi. The small-group tour covers about 3.4 kilometers and includes four snack stops, bottled water, and audio equipment.

“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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Dubai: Private Old Town, Heritage & Souks Walking Tour - Starting at Al Fahidi’s courtyard houses
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Dubai: Private Old Town, Heritage & Souks Walking Tour

7.Private Old Town, Heritage & Souks Walking Tour

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

Explore Old Dubai with a private English or Hindi-speaking guide, visiting Al Fahidi courtyards, heritage houses, Dubai Creek, the textile, spice, and gold souks, and crossing the Creek by abra. Guides including Pri, Ricky, Francesca, and Dana tailor the pace for families and first-time visitors.

“We had a fantastic tour. Very good organzied and very well communicated. Our tour guide Pria is a joyful personality with so much interesting knowledge. It was real fun to learn about the history of Dubai and a lot of other things, like modern art in Dubai. She is well connected and knows so many great places. We felt extraordinary good organised and very well cared for. Amazing afternoon.”

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Dubai: Old City Walking Tour with Abra Ride - Meeting at Sharaf DG Metro Station
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Dubai: Old City Walking Tour with Abra Ride

8.Old City Walking Tour with Abra Ride

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

Spend three hours with a licensed guide such as Shahzad or Abdullah exploring Al Fahidi, Al Seef, the Coffee Museum area, Dubai Creek, and Deira’s spice and gold souks. You’ll walk through historic lanes, sample a small local dish, drink tea or coffee, and cross the creek by shared abra.

“Great tour in Old Dubai. Our guide ~Shahzad Sheikh was very kind and answered all oir questions! Definitely recomend it!”

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All Inclusive Walking Tour Old City Jerusalem - The Cardo and Broad Wall
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All Inclusive Walking Tour Old City Jerusalem

9.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, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Your small group, capped at 15, also sees the Cardo, Hurva Synagogue rooftop, Golden Menorah, and Deir Al Sultan, with lunch 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 beside the Grand Husseini Mosque
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Private Walking Tour in Amman With Local

10.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 markets around the Grand Husseini Mosque, see Duke’s Diwan, taste kunafa at Habibah Sweets, and pass the Citadel, Roman Theater, and Nymphaeum. The focus is local life and food, not entry to the major archaeological sites.

“It was an enjoyable experience. My guide was well-informed about the city and history of Jordan. I did have a misunderstanding based on the description of the tour, I thought we would actually enter the Duke's Diwan. I also thoughRead more”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · from $26

Walk through Al Fahidi with a local guide, see old homes, the mosque, wall remains, Dubai Museum, textile, gold, and spice souks, then cross Dubai Creek by abra. Arabic coffee, street food, water, and camel milk chocolate are included. Muhammad Bilal and Abdulla are among the guides.

“My guide was fantastic. Great insights into history, culture. Also gave great advice for shopping in the Souks.”

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Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman - Falafel, local drinks, and the first tastes
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Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman

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

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

Join Amman Food Tours for a three-hour walk from Rainbow Street into old downtown. Guide Jumana leads groups of up to six through restaurants, shops, and the fruit market, with 10 tastings including falafel, mansaf, kunafa, fruit, and local drinks. You return to the starting point full and better oriented.

“Such a great tour! Jumana had so much info about food and some great tidbits along the way about life in Amman. We loved going with her and would 100% recommend this tour to anyone! We stopped at so many places and got to experience the market at night along with many local places.”

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Private Street Food and Walking Tour Amman Downtown - Walking down to the Roman Theatre
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Private Street Food and Walking Tour Amman Downtown

13.Private Street Food and Walking Tour Amman Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $132

Spend about five hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver exploring Amman’s Citadel, Roman Theatre, Al Balad markets, Rainbow Street, and favorite food stops. You’ll try falafel, hummus, ful, kunafa, shawarma, mint tea, cane juice, and cardamom coffee, with entrance fees and transport included.

“Great day out with Firas as our guide. As it was the first day of Ramadan tour of Amman took place in morning and the food part in the evening. Excellent local guide for the Citadel and Roman amphitheater. Evening part with Firas was great - good food at locally popular restaurants and excellent selection of street food and drinks. Highly recommended.”

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Tel Aviv: Jaffa Half-Day Walking Tour - Following Jaffa’s winding alleys
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Tel Aviv: Jaffa Half-Day Walking Tour

14.Jaffa Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Walk through Old Jaffa with an English-speaking local guide, visiting the old port, St. Peter’s Church, artisan shops, galleries, and flea market. The route lasts about two hours, begins outside The Setai Tel Aviv, and ends at Park HaTachana. Guides have included Daniel and Ivan, though the assigned guide can vary.

“Ein herzliches Dankeschön an Daniel unseren Guide! Er hat uns eine tolle Tour geboten. Die Tour dauerte ca. 2 Stunden und man hat viel gesehen und erfahren können”

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Tel Aviv: Florentin Saturday Walking Tour - Neve Tzedek’s restored homes and quiet lanes
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Tel Aviv: Florentin Saturday Walking Tour

15.Florentin Saturday Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 65 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide, starting at Tel Aviv’s Old Train Station and walking through HaMesila Park, Neve Tzedek, and Florentin. You’ll see graffiti, restored homes, murals, cafés, and creative studios, with guides such as Noam bringing the neighborhoods to life. The tour ends at Ben Attar Garden.

“Interesting, mix of modern and historic information. Good pace. Very friendly guide.”

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