Top Sharjah Historical Tours

Travel from Dubai to Sharjah with your guide to discover the cultural treasures there. See the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, with its more than 5000 artifacts spanning centuries of civilization. Next, stop at the lovely beach area that runs across the border between Sharjah and neighboring emirate Ajman. Stop and admire the King Faisal Mosque, see Emerati architecture at Nabooda House, then finish your tour at the market.

Discover Sharjah’s seafaring heritage and undersea world on a 2-hour Sharjah Maritime Museum and Sharjah Aquarium tour. Head inside Sharjah Aquarium to admire the exotic marine life of the Arabian Gulf. See colorful clownfish, seahorses, sharks and more; and learn about Sharjah’s coasts, reefs and marine conservation projects. Afterward, delve into the emirate’s ocean-going past at the fascinating Maritime Museum. Inspect historical wooden Arabian ‘dhow’ sailboats, uncover traditional fishing and pearl diving techniques, and view one of the world’s oldest pearls, thought to be 7,000 years old.

Experience the different strands of Sharjah’s arts and cultural heritage on this 5-hour city tour. With a knowledgeable guide, start by exploring the city’s historical heart on foot. Stroll through the Souk Al Arsa, once a hub for camel-trading Bedouins; learn about Emirati life at the Heritage Museum; and delve into Sharjah’s seafaring past and marine life at the Maritime Museum and Aquarium. Enjoy photo stops at must-sees like Grand King Faisal Mosque, and later, switch your sights to wildlife at Sharjah’s Wildlife Centre and other natural history hotspots.

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.

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.

On this fantastic full day tour to Abu Dhabi you will explore various magnificent palaces including the impressive architecture of Sheikh Zayed Mosque. The second half of the day tour will begin with a visit to the one and only Ferrari World branded theme park and home to amazing rides, attractions and car museum.