Abu Dhabi afternoon tour: Qasr Al Watan and Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Two landmarks, one afternoon, without arranging the route yourself
An afternoon guided tour of Abu Dhabi visits Qasr Al Watan presidential palace and Sheikh Zayed Mosque, with hotel pickup, entrance to both sites, and a licensed English-speaking guide. The tour runs four to five hours. You can book as a private tour or join a shared group. Both include air-conditioned transport and bottled water.
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2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Afternoon tour of Abu Dhabi landmarks
- Get picked up from hotel
- Travel to Qasr Al Watan
- Enter and explore Qasr Al Watan Palace
- Pass by Abu Dhabi Corniche
- Visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque with guide
- Return to hotel and end tour
- Qasr Al Watan Entry included 1h 30m
- Abu Dhabi Corniche passing by
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque 1h 30m
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- entrance to Qasr Al Watan palace.
- entrance to Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
- a licensed tour guide in English.
- bottled water throughout the tour.
Times
- Every day 12:00 13:30
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide takes you first to Qasr Al Watan, the working presidential palace and cultural landmark where you'll spend about an hour and a half. At the palace, you receive a brochure showing which areas are open to visitors, then an internal palace coach transports you through the grounds so you can explore at your own pace and photograph the architecture without navigating on foot.
After Qasr Al Watan, the route passes the Abu Dhabi Corniche on the way to Sheikh Zayed Mosque, a 30-minute drive. Your guide will lead you through the mosque when it's not crowded. During busy times, checkpoint staff inside direct visitors to the open areas and photo spots. Either way, you see the interior and can photograph the sunset. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.
Is this one for you?Book the afternoon shared tour if you're comfortable with a set schedule and want to visit both Qasr Al Watan and Sheikh Zayed Mosque in one outing.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How much time do I spend inside Qasr Al Watan?
Qasr Al Watan takes about an hour and a half. You receive a map of the open areas and travel through the palace grounds by internal coach, so you move between sections without walking long distances.
Will my guide take me inside Sheikh Zayed Mosque?
Your guide enters when the mosque is not crowded and leads you through. If the mosque is busy, checkpoint staff inside direct you to all areas open to tourists, and you can still photograph and explore those spaces.
What's included in the price?
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees to both Qasr Al Watan and Sheikh Zayed Mosque, a licensed English-speaking guide, and bottled water.
Can I book this as a private tour or do I have to join a group?
You can choose between a private tour or the shared afternoon city tour at checkout. Both follow the same route and include the same sites and guide service.
How long is the whole tour?
The tour runs four to five hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, including time at both landmarks and the drive between them.
Abu Dhabi afternoon tour: Qasr Al Watan and Sheikh Zayed Mosque
4h–5h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 230 per person
≈ US$ 64 in your currency
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