The World’s 15 Best Historical Tours

1.Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,500 reviews · from $189Our pick

Ride a vintage Mercedes through Al Marmoom, then enjoy camels, falcons, Emirati food, Bedouin stories, sunset, and stargazing.

“We are so glad we chose this safari out of the many other choices! Everything was perfect. Fantastic views and peaceful atmosphere, amazing food, lovely drive through the conservation area spotting wildlife, and an incredible star/moon gazing experience at the end! It wRead more”

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2.Dubai Camel Desert Safari, Traditional Meal & Heritage Activities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 937 reviews · from $193

Review of Dubai’s camel safari with falconry, Bedouin dinner, heritage activities, hotel transfers, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Excellent experience from start to finish! I opted for the camel ride in the desert instead of the Defender open air vehicle. It was amazing and felt like an authentic way to travel through the desert. The falcon show was surprisingly exciting and it Read more”

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3.Heritage Safari in Vintage Land Rover with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 861 reviews · 7 hours · from $189

Review of Dubai’s vintage Land Rover desert safari, with wildlife, falconry, Emirati dinner, cultural shows, camel rides, and stargazing.

“We had a great day with Bashar who is very knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly. We didn’t feel rushed. It was an amazing cultural experience. We especially loved the food, meeting the camels and seeing the wildlife. The henna, shisha, stargazing and refreshments were also a lovely and interesting touch. Thank you again for an unforgettable day.”

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4.Heritage Safari, Camel Ride & Al Marmoom Oasis Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 431 reviews · 6 hours · from $189

Review of Dubai’s Al Marmoom heritage safari, with a vintage G-Class ride, camels, falcons, Bedouin dinner, shows, and stargazing.

“Great! We had a perfekt day in the desert with Majid Baloch 😘💪👌”

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5.57 Heritage Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · from $189

Review the 57 Heritage Desert Safari in Dubai, with wildlife, falcons, vintage Land Rovers, camels, dinner, pricing, and practical tips.

“Fantastic guide, Abid was super helpful and made it a great day. Camels, fire eaters, birds of prey, land rovers, fantastic food. What more can I say?”

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6.Desert Safari with Entertainment & BBQ Dinner-Heritage Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews

Review of Dubai’s private desert safari with dune bashing, camel rides, sunset views, live shows, and a BBQ dinner for up to six.

“Must do activity in Dubai, the tour guide provided excellent service, our family love it, highly recommended.”

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7.Dubai Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner at Arabian Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · from $104

Review of Dubai’s six-hour desert safari with dune bashing, camel rides, sunset photos, BBQ dinner, henna, and live Arabian entertainment.

“This Dessert Safari Adventure Was Truly Awesomee I had a Great time With the Dune Bashing, The Speed and the fun Jumps were so exciting, and we also had a Great Time During the Sand surfing, I got so far and it was So coool, then we Got to the Amazing place called Read more”

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8.Desert Safari + History to Modern City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · from $165

Explore Qatar by private 4WD, from dune bashing and the Inland Sea to Souq Waqif, Katara, and The Pearl in one full-day tour.

“Fantastic tour ! Don’t hesitate. Just book it. It’s awesome. Suhail and yahya were amazing guides. Incredibly knowledgeable, polite and very respectful.”

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9.3-Day Siwa Oasis Tour, Safari, Camp & Historical Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 3 days · from $361

A practical review of the 3-day Cairo to Siwa tour, with desert safari, salt lakes, ancient tombs, camp stays, meals, and travel tips.

“This was the best activity we had done in Egypt, just amazing !! Honestly, we got the best guide Fares and Driver Kiro to take us around Siwa Oasis. Fares made it so fun and interesting, we tried new activities and met amazing people on our trip. The Car ride was super comfortable and both Fares and Kiro kept checking to see if we were comfortable and needed anything. BEST PART of our Egypt Trip ! Ask for Fares and Kiro and definetly book with them there are no hidden charges and everything is safe and clear! Will do this again”

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10.Heritage Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 7 hours · from $189

Ride camels through Dubai’s desert, watch falconry at sunset, enjoy Emirati dinner, and discover Bedouin culture in a small camp setting.

“The safari was excellent. From the pick up to the drop off Raj our guide was brilliantly. We did the camel ride , what an amazing experience. The falcon demonstration and then after the falcon was placed on your arm for a photo opportunity was a lovely surprise. The meal was definitely 5 star. What I liked most was the connection to culture. There were not 100’s of people on this safari, it was a small group which made the experience just perfect”

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11.Morning Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class & Al Marmoom Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $134

Explore Al Marmoom in a vintage Mercedes, ride camels, meet falcons, and enjoy Bedouin breakfast on this four-hour Dubai safari.

“We got to witness Leptien’s Spiny-tailed lizard feeding as well as watch an entire heard of Arabian Gazelle race across the desert!”

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12.Heritage Desert Safari wtih Overnight and Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 20 hours · from $298

Spend the night in Dubai’s desert reserve with a vintage Land Rover safari, falcon show, Emirati dinner, stargazing, and gourmet breakfast.

“The trip and the the tour guide (Mehdi) were very well prepared and provided a nice event for us. Our tour guide Mehdi was helpful and tried everything to make the tour a memorable experience for us. The food in the camp was well cooked and delicious. The experience "desert" was great.”

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13.SoCoHo Jeep Safari – Historical Sites – Lunch – Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $120

Review of Antigua’s SoCoHo Jeep Safari, with Betty’s Hope, Devil’s Bridge, Caribbean lunch, Long Bay swim, guides, value, and tips.

“An absolutely incredible and throughly enjoyed experience. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and assisted us with every question, even the obscure ones! We managed to book and it was just myself and a friend, and felt extremely looked after. I cannot recommend this enough”

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14.Private jeep safari with historical highlights of Silves town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70Best value

Review of Silves private jeep safari from Albufeira, with castle views, Roman bridges, Arade scenery, history, pricing, and practical tips.

“Felix was the consummate guide, driver and host of Silves! He gave us valuable insight on his village, and recommended other places in the Algarve. We enjoyed the tour very much, including the walkabout on his property, complete with fruit trees and beautiful shrubs and flowers. Obrigado, Felix!”

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15.North Qatar Heritage & Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $190

Explore northern Qatar’s ports and historic sites, then go dune bashing, sandboarding, and camel riding at Khor Al Udaid.

“Sayed was such a great tour guide! He took so many good pictures and answered all our questions. We had an amazing time. The desert was beautiful and we went shopping at the souk. I highly recommend this tour you will not regret it.”

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