4.5(1.9k)
Big Bus: Abu Dhabi Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Louvre Museum Tickets & Presidential Palace Tour
Abu Dhabi
From$76.49
No ticket required
Free things to do in Abu Dhabi
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Abu Dhabi. These experiences are completely free to attend, though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
See all Abu Dhabi
Zero cost, still worth booking.
About this list
Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Abu Dhabi, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in Abu Dhabi
4.5(914)From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Full-Day City Tour with Qasr Al Watan & Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Abu Dhabi
From$53.36
4.3(1.1k)Qasr Al Hosn Skip-the-Line Tickets
Abu Dhabi
From$8.34
4.3(700)Al Ain Zoo Tickets
Abu Dhabi
From$7.88
4.6(436)National Aquarium Abu Dhabi All Access Pass Tickets
Abu Dhabi
From$44.75
4.7(261)Headout Exclusive: The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi Tickets
Abu Dhabi
From$15.29
4.5(312)National Aquarium Abu Dhabi Entry Ticket + Beyond The Glass Experience
Abu Dhabi
From$34.46
4.8(188)Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi Tickets
Abu Dhabi
From$19.46
4.7(125)Yas Island Abu Dhabi: 2 Park Ticket
Abu Dhabi
From$132.02
4.0(172)Ferrari World: Entry Ticket + Shuttle Service
Abu Dhabi
From$95.89
4.6(34)Tickets to National Aquarium Abu Dhabi with Bu Tinah Dhow Experience
Abu Dhabi
From$39.19
4.9(26)Guided Venue Tour of Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi
From$44.19
4.6(29)Saadiyat Beach Club: Day Pass
Abu Dhabi
From$44.47
4.1(29)Saadiyat Mamsha Beach: Day Pass
Abu Dhabi
From$34.74
4.8(17)Saadiyat Cultural District Museum Pass: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum & Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
From$33.35
4.3Yellow Boats: Sightseeing Speedboat Tour of Yas Island
Abu Dhabi
From$41.41
4.6Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with 4x4 Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, & BBQ Dinner
Abu Dhabi
From$41.69
4.8From Dubai: BAPS Hindu Temple & Sheikh Zayed Mosque Full-Day Guided Tour
Abu Dhabi
From$58.37
Snow Abu Dhabi: Entry Ticket
Abu Dhabi
From$59.75
4.2Louvre Abu Dhabi Guided Kayak Tour
Abu Dhabi
From$35.02
4.5Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Passenger Experience at Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi
From$163.98
4.0Formula Yas 3000: Drive at Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi
From$511.39
Caterham Seven 360: Drive or Ride at Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi
From$97.28
Tickets to Mangrove Kayaking in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
From$87.55
More for Abu Dhabi
Other Abu Dhabi lists
- New in Abu Dhabi
- Romantic Abu Dhabi
- Family-friendly Abu Dhabi
- Luxury experiences in Abu Dhabi
- Quick things to do in Abu Dhabi
- All-day in Abu Dhabi
- Gift experiences in Abu Dhabi
- Deals in Abu Dhabi
- Last-minute in Abu Dhabi
- Accessible in Abu Dhabi
- Best reviewed in Abu Dhabi
- Morning in Abu Dhabi
- Afternoon in Abu Dhabi
- Evening in Abu Dhabi
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes, there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.