Top Sharjah Historical Tours

Sharjah prides itself on being the steady-as-she-goes emirate, but don’t let that dissuade you. It's confident, worldly, multi-dimensional, interesting, and definitely less noisy than its cousin down the road. Join me on a wander down the shaded laneways and in and out of old houses and new spaces. Together we'll explore what remains of the old part of town. There are houses and mosques, museums and galleries, palm trees and pearl merchants, all waiting for you. You'll enjoy • peeking inside traditional houses • contemporary design inspired by Sharjah's craft heritage • souqs for shopping • hidden little alleyways. And you'll hear fun stories about • what you can do with your leftover goat hooves • who has a PhD in piracy studies • coral farming • how to order the perfect lime and mint juice drink The exact route can be seen upon downloading the tour or previewed in the app, and it works offline. It's a self-guided audio tour that can be listened to anytime.

Experience this 2-night and 3-days overland adventure that gives you the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal, India's most famous architectural wonder. After pick-up from your starting location, you’ll fly to Delhi and drive to the bustling streets of Agra where you’ll see the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset. This guided tour gives you insight into Agra, a city famous for its Unesco World Heritage Sites. The private tour includes either 5 star and 4-star accommodation or you can also choose to book without accommodation (depending on the option selected when booking), a international one-way commercial scheduled flight to Delhi, airport transfer to the local airport at starting location, private car and driver, private local tour guide, breakfast at hotel, all entrance fees, and bottled water.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Why is Sharjah known as the arts capital of the United Arab Emirates? Why is Sharjah one of the most visited cities in the country? Why was it given the title "Cultural Capital of the Arab World"? You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Have you heard about the 'Sharjah Arts Museum'? The museum holds items dating back to the Abbasid and Umayyad eras, including a coin collection of silver dinars and dirhams, with exhibits of Mughal and Ottoman craft work.You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Sharjah. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Enjoy Sharjah’s most interesting marine stories and explore the Emirate's rich marine heritage which was collected and documented by Sharjah inhabitants; the sea played a significant role in their lives.