Abu Dhabi tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Towers

Palace exterior walk with guide narration, explore architecture and history at your own pace

This six-hour sightseeing tour of Abu Dhabi covers five major landmarks (Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Corniche, Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers and Qasr Al Watan Palace) with hotel pickup, a professional guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French, and mosque attire provided for women. The tour includes entry tickets to all sites, cold mineral water and an air-conditioned vehicle. Qasr Al Watan may close during presidential events and will be replaced with Qasr Al Hosn or Heritage Village if needed. Guided tours inside the palace are not permitted, though your guide briefs you on its history beforehand.

Options for this experience

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From AED 341 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Sharing Tour English 09:30 and 10:30 Duration: 5 hours. Discover a half-day Abu Dhabi city tour led by a professional tour guide. Pickup is included.

Sharing Tour - Spanish 09:30 and 10:30 Duration: 5 hours. Take part in a half-day Abu Dhabi city tour with a professional Spanish-speaking guide. Pickup is included.

Sharing Tour - Italian 09:30 and 10:30 Duration: 5 hours. Join a half-day city tour led by a professional guide who speaks Italian. Pickup is included.

Shared Tour French 09:45 and 10:30 Shared tour in French. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Abu Dhabi city sightseeing tour

• Pick up from hotel in Abu Dhabi
• Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Drive along Abu Dhabi Corniche
• Photo stop at Emirates Palace
• Visit Etihad Towers
• Tour Qasr Al Watan Palace

Stops and time spent at each 5 stops

1. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Entry included 1h 30m
2. Abu Dhabi Corniche passing by
3. Emirates Palace passing by
4. Etihad Towers Entry included 30m
5. Qasr Al Watan Entry included 1h 30m

What’s included

• Entry tickets to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, and Etihad Towers.
• access to palace gardens and public spaces.
• professional licensed guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• hotel pickup and drop-off to your selected location in Abu Dhabi.
• abaya with scarf for women visiting the mosque.
• cold mineral water.
• air-conditioned modern vehicle.

Times

• Every day except Friday 09:30 09:45
• Friday 10:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 15

Live guide English, Spanish, French and Italian Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 14 pickup points.

Book up to 3h before

Ages Adult (12 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The tour picks you up from your hotel or a selected location in Abu Dhabi and heads straight to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, where the Islamic architecture anchors the morning. Women receive a provided abaya and scarf to meet the dress code. Men must cover shoulders and knees. From there you ride along the Abu Dhabi Corniche, the waterfront strip that frames the city, and stop for photos at Emirates Palace, the official residence of Abu Dhabi's ruling government, and Etihad Towers, the imposing structure recognizable from the film Furious 7.

The final stop is Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace compound. Your guide explains the palace's architectural features and historical treasures before you enter, but guided tours inside are not permitted. You explore the palace, gardens and public spaces on your own terms. A shuttle bus runs from the main gate to the entrance. The palace occasionally closes without notice during state events and will be replaced with Qasr Al Hosn or Heritage Village on that day.

The full route takes six hours, though traffic can push the drop-off 30 to 45 minutes later. You'll have cold mineral water throughout and ride in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch is not included and is at your own expense. Children from age four are welcome. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, Spanish and Italian, at 09:30 and 10:30. In French, at 09:45 and 10:30.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What is the dress code for the mosque and palace?

Women must wear long loose clothing covering arms and legs, plus a head covering at all times inside the mosque. The company provides an abaya and scarf. Men must cover shoulders and knees. The company does not provide clothing for men. Tattoos must be covered during the mosque visit.

Do I get to go inside Qasr Al Watan Palace?

Yes, you have access to the palace, gardens and other public spaces within the compound. Your guide narrates important information about the palace before you enter, but guided tours inside are not allowed. You walk through at your own pace.

What happens if Qasr Al Watan is closed when I visit?

The palace occasionally closes during presidential events without advance notice. When this happens, the tour is replaced with a visit to either Qasr Al Hosn or Heritage Village, whichever is available that day.

Is lunch included in the tour?

No, lunch is not included and is at your own expense. The tour does include cold mineral water throughout the day.

What if traffic delays the drop-off time?

The six-hour tour duration is fixed, but drop-off may be 30 to 45 minutes later than scheduled depending on city traffic. Your driver will return you to your hotel or selected location once the tour concludes.