
Pearl Merchants and Palm Trees: A Self-Guided Tour of Sharjah
Le descrizioni sono mostrate in inglese.
- 0,8–1 ora
- Guida in inglese
- Conferma immediata
- Tour privato
In evidenza
Sharjah prides itself on being the steady-as-she-goes emirate, but don’t let that dissuade you. It's confident, worldly, multi-dimensional, interesting, and definitely less noisy than its cousin down the road. Join me on a wander down the shaded laneways and in and out of old houses and new spaces. Together we'll explore what remains of the old part of town. There are houses and mosques, museums and galleries, palm trees and pearl merchants, all waiting for you. You'll enjoy • peeking inside traditional houses • contemporary design inspired by Sharjah's craft heritage • souqs for shopping • hidden little alleyways. And you'll hear fun stories about • what you can do with your leftover goat hooves • who has a PhD in piracy studies • coral farming • how to order the perfect lime and mint juice drink The exact route can be seen upon downloading the tour or previewed in the app, and it works offline. It's a self-guided audio tour that can be listened to anytime.
Incluso
Cosa è incluso
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Cosa non è incluso
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Itinerario
There are houses and mosques, museums and galleries, palm trees and pearl merchants, all waiting for you in the old Sharjah town. Join me on a tour and I will tell you all about it.
In among the heritage buildings, you will discover exciting contemporary art from the MENASA region in unusual places. Some of these are hidden away, so you will need to keep a look-out for them.
A good opportunity to enter traditional houses, and enjoy some refreshments in a courtyard under a shady terrace.
Inside the museum, you will find both everyday and precious objects that illustrate community practices and traditions that are ages old. Many of these have been passed down through the generations from times long ago, and still, resonate in contemporary Sharjah.
Discover why calligraphy is one of the most prized art forms in the Arab world. Even if you don’t read Arabic, the swirls and curls will still grab you.
The former home of an internationally successful pearl trader who brought wealth and grand ideas to Sharjah. We share some stories of his international life at the dawn of the 20th century.
Learn all about the vibrant history of Sharjah and this old neighbourhood in the Majlis Al Naboodah. The old photos are great windows into a time not all that long ago.
As you walk around the stalls today it is not hard to imagine a time in the past when it was filled with pearl traders and buyers, cargo and camels, all jostling for space, attention and a good deal.
A gorgeous new development which seamlessly merges all the modern luxuries of a five-star resort with that of a conservation project. Stay the night or just pop in for some refreshments. I recommend a lime and mint juice for quenching your thirst.
A modern outdoor souq built on the foundations of an older one that served Sharjah for generations. Come and explore the predecessor of the modern-day mall with me.
Cancellazione
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Da sapere prima di partire
- Punto d’incontro
- The start of our tour is on Corniche Street (coordinates: 25.357515, 55.380436). Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.
- Prelievo
- Tutti si ritrovano al punto di partenza; non c’è prelievo.
- Tipo di biglietto
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Gestito da
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Sharjah
- Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 151 experiences we list in Sharjah.
- It is shorter than most of them.
About Sharjah
Sharjah è il cuore culturale degli Emirati, una città di quartieri storici restaurati, musei, suq e lagune accanto alla più frenetica Dubai.
Nella città vecchia, restaurata con il nome di Heart of Sharjah, case di pietra corallina, torri del vento e l'antico forte di Al Hisn fiancheggiano vicoli ombreggiati. Nelle vicinanze, il Museo della Civiltà Islamica custodisce manoscritti, ceramiche e antichi strumenti scientifici, mentre case a corte restaurate nell'area delle arti ospitano mostre contemporanee.
Top-ranked sights in Sharjah: Sharjah Aquarium, Al Noor Island.
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