Abu Dhabi: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

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Explore Abu Dhabi at your own pace from an open-top sightseeing bus. Hop on and off at stops by the Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi Mall, and more, and enjoy a guided tour of Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque.

Highlights

  • Discover Abu Dhabi with a 24-, 48- or 72-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket
  • Visit the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with a guided tour
  • Explore the Louvre’s stunning artwork collection (with 48- or 72-hr options)
  • Enjoy a tour of Qasr Al-Watan, the Presidential Palace with a 72-hr ticket
  • See top sights including Emirates Palace Hotel, Saadiyat Island & Al Hosn Fort

Description

Explore Abu Dhabi at your own pace with a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour pass aboard the city’s top open-top, climate-controlled sightseeing buses. Enjoy panoramic views and informative digital commentary in 8 languages, providing insights into the UAE's rapid growth and rich cultural heritage. Choose from two scenic routes offering spectacular views of grand palaces, world-class museums, historic sites, public beaches, and traditional souks, beginning at Abu Dhabi Mall and the iconic Louvre Museum. Your ticket includes a return shuttle to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an architectural marvel that accommodates up to 40,000 worshippers. Join a guided tour in English upon arrival. Upgrade to a 48- or 72-hour pass for entry to the Louvre Museum, home to 700 permanent artworks and 300 loaned pieces, with exhibits highlighting cross-cultural connections. Extend your experience with the 72-hour pass to include a tour of Qasr Al-Watan, Abu Dhabi's Presidential Palace, renowned for its intricate design and stunning decoration.

Includes

24-, 48-, or 72-hour Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Ticket Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Tour (available on all ticket options) Entry to the Louvre Museum (available on 48-hour or 72-hour ticket options) Entry to Qasr Al-Watan, the Presidential Palace (with 72-hour ticket only) Access to the Red and Green routes Headphones provided for audio commentary in 6 languages

Important Information

  • If arriving by cruise ship, transfers from the cruise terminal to the city centre are not included. Infants aged 2 and under travel free and do not need a ticket. You can start your tour from any Big Bus stop in Abu Dhabi by activating your mobile voucher or QR for a ticket. All buses are air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible. For real-time bus tracking, stop locations and service updates, download the Big Bus Tours app before you travel. Tickets must be activated with a Big Bus team member before visiting included attractions. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque shuttle from Abu Dhabi Mall at 11:30am & 2:30pm, return at 1:30pm & 4:30pm. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque guided tours in English run hourly, modest dress required. Presidential Palace open 9am–7pm, tours every 30 mins, no shorts for men, modest dress for women. Louvre open 10am–6:30pm, closed Mondays, collect ticket from driver at Stop #2.

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