Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Walking Tour with Audioguide
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Audio Guide serves as a convenient mobile companion for exploring the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. This modern masterpiece of Islamic architecture is renowned for its breathtaking design and serene ambiance. Embark on a self-guided tour through the mosque's public spaces at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a group. The audio guide ensures clear commentary through your headphones, as live guides are not permitted to speak loudly within the mosque premises. The audio commentary provides insightful information on UAE history, Islam, and art history, making your tour more enlightening and rewarding. You will learn: What Sheikh Zayed is famous for; Who built the Grand Mosque; Why the Grand Mosque is mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records; Why Muslims visit the mosque; What the Quran says about Jesus Christ. Thirteen captivating stories penned by a professional historian will enhance your understanding of Muslims, their traditions, and visual arts.
Inclusions
What's included
- Audio Guide App for iPhone and Android
- 1 year access to the tour in your preferred language.
- Illustrations of recognizable landmarks
- Offline map showing routes for effortless GPS navigation.
- 14 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian.
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Entrance fee/tickets
Itinerary
Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an architectural masterpiece in Abu Dhabi. This stunning mosque, completed in 2007, is renowned for its majestic white domes, intricate floral designs, and opulent chandeliers. With its capacity to accommodate over 40,000 worshippers, it stands as one of the world's largest mosques. Explore its serene courtyards, ornate prayer halls, and exquisite reflection pools. A visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque offers a profound spiritual experience and an awe-inspiring glimpse into Islamic art and culture.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- - The tour begins at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. - This is a self-guided tour; there will be no guide at the meeting point. - Launch the TouringBee app, initiate the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque tour, and follow the designated route.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- TouringBee
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The audio guide available anytime, date and time during checkout are approximate
- This is a self-guided tour, no guide will be at the meeting point
- You will have to download audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase and follow the route on the mobile app map (with no human guide)
- The audio guide is provided via mobile app for iOS and Android
- Bring your own headphones, they are not included
- The entry to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is free, book your visit online in advance.
How it compares in Abu Dhabi
- Its from-price is 91% below the median of the 1000 experiences we list in Abu Dhabi.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 405 of 1000.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, the island capital of the United Arab Emirates, pairs a dazzling grand mosque and landmark museums with mangroves, beaches and desert.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with its white marble domes, floral inlay and vast courtyard, is one of the most beautiful buildings in the region and glows softly after dark. Nearby, Qasr Al Watan opens the grand halls of the presidential palace to visitors, and Qasr Al Hosn, the city's oldest stone building, tells the story of the emirate's beginnings.
Top-ranked sights in Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Qasr Al Watan.
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