Guided Tours

From Dubai: BAPS Hindu Temple & Sheikh Zayed Mosque Guided Tour

Go on this tour of Abu Dhabi’s spiritual landmarks - Sheikh Zayed Mosque and BAPS Hindu Mandir with access to round-trip hotel transfers and a guide.

Highlights

Embark on a spiritual journey with this guided tour where you get to visit two iconic places of worship - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and BAPS Hindu Mandir.
With round-trip hotel transfers and a guide by your side, learn interesting facts about both sites. Shop for some lovely trinkets at Heritage Village.
Admire the glass chandeliers inspired by the date palm tree and yellow golden leaf-glass mosaic of the Mihrab at Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
Marvel at the seven spires, the sparkling streams of water, and the 402 white marble pillars featuring flora and fauna designs at BAPS Hindu Temple.
Fun fact: The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is home to the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet, according to the Guinness World Record in 2007.

Inclusions

Guided tour of BAPS Hindu Temple & Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Small group of up to 5 people
Expert English & Hindi-speaking guide
Round-trip hotel transfers
Water bottle

Exclusions

Lunch (at an additional cost)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Spiritual journey for the day

Whether you are looking for spiritual reflection or just want to visit Abu Dhabi's iconic landmarks, this tour is for you. With a small group of fellow travelers for company, enjoy a comfortable journey back and forth from the doorsteps of your hotel in Dubai. Your first stop is at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque where you get to admire the onion-shaped crowns of the 82 domes, the bluish-gray reflective pools, and the six-petaled flower-shaped clocks, among other things.

Food, shopping, and more sightseeing

Continue onto Heritage Village where you can shop for traditional crafts, artifacts, jewelry, fabrics, handlooms, and historical exhibits before stopping for a quick lunch. Then, you head on to the BAPS Hindu Mandir, UAE’s first Hindu temple. Nothing short of an architectural marble, get to see the whirlpool-like Divine Eye structure and the white marble sculpture depicting peacocks, camels, the phases of the moon and stars, and stories from Hindu mythology. End this beautiful journey with a smooth drop off at your hotel.

Itinerary

8am - 9am: Pick up from the hotel
10:30am -12:15am: Sheikh Zayed Mosque
12:30pm - 2pm: Heritage Village
2:45pm - 3:45pm: Lunch
4pm - 5:30pm: BAPS Hindu Temple
5:45pm - 7pm: Drop off at the hotel

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring a camera, sunscreen, and sunglasses for this experience.

What’s not allowed

Keep in mind food, tobacco, paan, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, coolers, picnic baskets, skateboards, bicycles, scooters, musical instruments, sharp objects, explosives, fireworks, flares, umbrellas, laser lights, gas and pressurized containers, flags with handles exceeding 1m and profanity or offensive images, beverages, chargers, battery packs, bottles, cans, thermal containers, pens, luggage, bags, smoking, and drones are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Photography is allowed, but not inside the Hindu Mandir and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Strict dress code: Women must wear long, loose clothing that covers their arms, legs, knees and head, while men should also wear clothing that covers their shoulders, legs, and knees.
Guests should keep their tattoos covered during the Mosque visit.

Accessibility

Your safety comes first. So, visitors with walking issues are restricted from participating in this experience.

Additional information

Children must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian at all times.
Wear comfortable shoes as this experience requires a lot of walking.
Please note that round-trip hotel transfers are available from the following areas in the Dubai city limit: Deira, Bur Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Palm Dubai.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
This is applicable to hotels in Deira, Bur Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Palm Dubai.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.