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Qatar: Full day City and North Qatar tour | History and Heritage

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QAR 534 each

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QAR 362 each (ages 5-12)

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About This Tour

2 in 1 best option to enjoy Qatar Discover the charm of Doha in this guided tour where you visit the many attractions in this fast changing city, which is a fascinating blend of the traditional and modern. The ultimate in tours that takes you to the northern part of Qatar which plays a great role in the country’s rich culture and history. Our tour guide will take you on a time travel starting at Al Khor’s harbor, the countrys center for pearl diving & fishing in the old times. Passing through Al Thakira, you will visit the mangroves. The Zubara Fort – Qatar’s first UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE is well known as an archaeological landscape. Until this day, teams of archaeologists are having on going excavations to develop and maintain its legacy. We then continue tovVisit a traditional Qatari village with houses made of limestone & mud and in while at Al Shamal, you can see Bahrain on clear days.

Group Size

Max 6 people

Duration

6h 30m

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Start:Multiple pickup locations offered. Pickup details Doha City: Pick-up service from your residential address or preferred location in Doha city, 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Hotels: Pick-up is available from Any hotel lobby within or near the Doha city zone, 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Doha Airport or Hamad international airport: Pick-up exit D4, 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Pickup and drop-off services from Doha port cruise terminal are possible We will contact our customers to arrange the pick-up service. -If you are outside the pick-up areas, We will contact you to inform you of the nearest meeting point Hotel pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels. Airport pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports. Doha Airport, Doha Qatar Port pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports. Doha Port, 8H44+CHP, Doha, Qatar

Museum of Islamic Art

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) represents Islamic art from three continents over 1,400 years. The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) houses one of the most comprehensive collections of Islamic art in the world, with masterpieces from every corner of the globe representing the diversity found in Islamic heritage.( museum entrance 15$ each )

شارع المتحف, الرفاع, Doha, Qatar

Stop: 60 minutes - Admission excluded

Al Corniche

A 10km long, palm-fringed promenade and dual carriageway extends in a horseshoe shape around Doha Bay and the city's sea-front. It is lined with hotels, government buildings; lovely open, manicured parks with family facilities and public buildings such as museums and a library. People love to stroll along the corniche, taking in the twinkling sights of the city and the Arabian Gulf.

الكورنيش, اسلطة, Doha, Qatar

Stop: 20 minutes

The Pearl Island

A Riviera style man-made island developed in an exclusive enclave of Doha. It is the Middle East's most glamorous address, covering 400 hectares of reclaimed land and Qatar's first international urban development venture.

Inland Sea1, نقا الفقارة, العديد, Al Wakrah, Qatar

Stop: 30 minutes

Katara Cultural Village

Is the largest and the most multi-dimensional cultural project of Qatar. It is a place where people come together to experience the cultures of the world. With beautiful theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries and cutting-edge facilities, Katara aims to become a world leader for multi-cultural activities.

شارع كتارا, عنيزة, Doha, Qatar

Stop: 30 minutes

Souq Waqif

A stroll down the bustling alleys of Souq Waqif provides an authentic taste of traditional commerce, architecture and culture. The maze of small shops offer a dazzling array of Middle Eastern merchandise from spices and seasonal delicacies to perfumes, jewellery, clothing, handicrafts and a treasure trove of souvenir bargains. Traditional music, art and cultural shows add to the ambience of this special place. Relax and soak up the vitality and atmosphere at one of its eclectic mix of great restaurants and cafes.

Souq Waqif, الجسرة, Doha, Qatar

Stop: 60 minutes

Al Khor

Also spelled Al Khawr means "sea on threesides" in Arabic. Older than Doha but far smaller in size. Al Khor is located an easy 50 kilometres to the north of Doha. It used to be the center of the pearling industry in Qatar but lost its importance after the introduction of cultured pearls. It now boasts a scenic harbour where you can find traditional fishing dhows, a corniche leading to mangrove colonies and a museum showcasing the fishing, pearling and dhow building industries.

الخور, مدينة خليفة الشمالية, Doha, Qatar

Stop: 30 minutes

Al Thakhira Beach

The mangroves colony is not only a major tourism product for Qatar but an important natural environmental resource for Qatar. It provides a natural habitat and a sanctuary for birds, fish and other animals as well as prevent coastal erosion.

الذخيرة, Al Khor, Qatar

Stop: 30 minutes

Purple Island - Al Khor Island

A serene island set amidst nature beyond Al Khor is the Purple Island abundant of mangroves and lush greenery. This island brings you an opportunity to reconnect with nature away from the hustle-bustle of the city. From long walks and family picnics to kayaking options, the Purple Island has something for everyone in the family.

الخور, روضة اقديم, الغرافة, Al Rayyan, Qatar

Stop: 45 minutes

Al Zubara Fort

Situated on the North-Western part of Qatar, the Al Zubarah Fort was built besides the ruins of an ancient fort. Al-Zubarah was once a flourishing port and a centre of trade, fishing and pearling. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, this protected area has become one of the most important archaeological sites in Qatar. An international team of archaeologists and antiquities experts, led by the Qatar Museums Authority, have uncovered many of the artifacts which are displayed in the renovated fort. (Museum entrance fees 15$ each )

الزبارة, ابو ظلوف, Al Shamal, Qatar

Stop: 60 minutes - Admission excluded

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Qatar: Full day City and North Qatar tour | History and Heritage

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Itinerary

Museum of Islamic Art

Al Corniche

The Pearl Island

Katara Cultural Village

Souq Waqif

Al Khor

Al Thakhira Beach

Purple Island - Al Khor Island

Al Zubara Fort