Abu Dhabi Half-Day Bus Tour from Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan Palace & Etihad Towers
by Private Dubai Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$162Overview
This half-day bus tour in Abu Dhabi starts with a hotel pickup and takes travelers to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, known as the largest mosque in the country and the third largest worldwide. Visitors spend about an hour and a half admiring the white marble mosque, which took over 12 years to build and holds the world’s largest handmade carpet and chandelier. Afterward, the tour continues to the Abu Dhabi Corniche for a walk along the waterfront and views of its clean waters. Next is a photo stop outside the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, a place known for its lavish architecture. Then, the tour visits the Etihad Towers, a group of five towers featured in a Fast and Furious film, where guests can visit the observation deck for panoramic views of the city. The visit here lasts about 30 minutes. The final stop is Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace, where guests walk through the palace halls that showcase Arabian artistry and heritage. The visit lasts around an hour and a half. A shuttle bus transports visitors from the main gate to the palace entrance. The tour ends with a return to the hotel or selected location. The trip includes entry tickets to the mosque and Qasr Al Watan, access to the Etihad Tower observation deck, cold mineral water, and an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide. Women are provided with a local black abaya and scarf for the mosque visit. Entry inside Emirates Palace is not included, and tipping or extra expenses are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The tour begins with pickup from the hotel or selected location in Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle. The first stop is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a white marble structure known as the 'White Pearl of the Gulf.' It is the largest mosque in the UAE and the third largest worldwide. Construction took over 12 years. The mosque holds the world’s largest handmade carpet and the largest chandelier.
90 min
The Corniche
The tour continues to the Abu Dhabi Corniche, where guests can walk along the waterfront and view the clean water and surroundings.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Guests stop to take photos outside the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, noted for its lavish architecture and grandeur.
Etihad Towers
Next, the tour visits the five Etihad Towers, featured in the seventh Fast and Furious movie. Visitors can access the observation deck for panoramic views of Abu Dhabi. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Qasr Al Watan
The final stop is the Presidential Palace, Qasr Al Watan, where visitors walk through halls that reflect Arabian artistry and heritage. A shuttle bus runs from the main gate to the entrance. The visit lasts about an hour and a half. After the visit, guests are returned to their hotel or selected location.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Abu Dhabi Half-Day Bus Tour from Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan Palace & Etihad Towers
by Private Dubai Tours
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$162Overview
This half-day bus tour in Abu Dhabi starts with a hotel pickup and takes travelers to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, known as the largest mosque in the country and the third largest worldwide. Visitors spend about an hour and a half admiring the white marble mosque, which took over 12 years to build and holds the world’s largest handmade carpet and chandelier. Afterward, the tour continues to the Abu Dhabi Corniche for a walk along the waterfront and views of its clean waters. Next is a photo stop outside the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, a place known for its lavish architecture. Then, the tour visits the Etihad Towers, a group of five towers featured in a Fast and Furious film, where guests can visit the observation deck for panoramic views of the city. The visit here lasts about 30 minutes. The final stop is Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace, where guests walk through the palace halls that showcase Arabian artistry and heritage. The visit lasts around an hour and a half. A shuttle bus transports visitors from the main gate to the palace entrance. The tour ends with a return to the hotel or selected location. The trip includes entry tickets to the mosque and Qasr Al Watan, access to the Etihad Tower observation deck, cold mineral water, and an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide. Women are provided with a local black abaya and scarf for the mosque visit. Entry inside Emirates Palace is not included, and tipping or extra expenses are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The tour begins with pickup from the hotel or selected location in Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle. The first stop is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a white marble structure known as the 'White Pearl of the Gulf.' It is the largest mosque in the UAE and the third largest worldwide. Construction took over 12 years. The mosque holds the world’s largest handmade carpet and the largest chandelier.
90 min
The Corniche
The tour continues to the Abu Dhabi Corniche, where guests can walk along the waterfront and view the clean water and surroundings.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Guests stop to take photos outside the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, noted for its lavish architecture and grandeur.
Etihad Towers
Next, the tour visits the five Etihad Towers, featured in the seventh Fast and Furious movie. Visitors can access the observation deck for panoramic views of Abu Dhabi. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Qasr Al Watan
The final stop is the Presidential Palace, Qasr Al Watan, where visitors walk through halls that reflect Arabian artistry and heritage. A shuttle bus runs from the main gate to the entrance. The visit lasts about an hour and a half. After the visit, guests are returned to their hotel or selected location.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.