History & Heritage Tour of Qatar's North and West: Discover Traditions and Culture in a Day

Qatar North and West Tour! This special tour offers a comprehensive understanding of Qatar’s past, customs, and traditions - all packed into a fantastic day.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Purple Island - Al Khor Island - Fall in love with the peaceful beauty of Purple Island. Nestled in Al Khor, this amazing destination is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. With its breathtakingly stunning colours, lush greens, and tranquil atmosphere, Purple Island will surely make you feel refreshed and relaxed. Discover the hidden gem that Qatar has to offer for your next getaway—visit Purple Island today!
  • Al Khor - Visit the stunningly beautiful al khor city and harbour for a unique experience. Witness the daily hustle and bustle of fishermen working on wooden boats and explore the vibrant fish market. With breathtakingly stunning views, you’ll be captivated by the beauty of this port city in Qatar. Get lost in its amazing history, culture, and charm and make memories that will last a lifetime.
  • Al Zubara Fort - Step back in time to the 20th century and explore the grandeur of al zubara fort. Immerse yourself in a history of Arabian culture, with its impressive one-meter-thick walls, residential palaces, mosques, courtyard houses, fishermen’s huts, streets, double defensive walls and so much more! Stop by this UNESCO World Heritage Site and experience the beauty of al zubara fort today.
  • Shadows Traveling on the Sea of the Day - by Olafur Eliasson - Take a journey into the captivating world of artist Olafur Eliasson with his newest public art installation, Shadows Travelling on the Sea of the Day! Explore the rugged desert landscape of Doha, Qatar and be rewarded with mesmerizing shadows from afar. Be sure to experience it on foot to get the full visual impact and get ready to be entranced by this one-of-a-kind artwork.
  • Al Jumail - Step back in time and explore the history of Al Jumail fishing village! Discover a traditional pearl and fishing village that has remained hidden in time. With its remains of traditional houses, shards of pottery, beads, and broken glass scattered around the ground, you can experience a unique journey through the past. Immerse yourself in the history and culture that lies within this abandoned village
  • Al Shahaniya Racetrack - Capture the beauty & excitement of the world’s oldest sport with a visit to Al Shahaniyah Camel Race Track. You’ll be amazed by the intricate training techniques used to prepare camels for their races.
  • Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum - Discover Qatar’s unique history, culture, and art with Sheikh Faisal Museums! With a huge range of ancient artifacts, exhibitions, and collections to explore, you’ll be sure to find something that will inspire you. From pre-Islamic exhibits to modern art forms, our museums are sure to give you an unforgettable experience. Get ready to immerse yourself in the past and uncover Qatar’s amazing history!
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Water & soft drinks
  • Pickup service by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees (Al zubara fort and sheikh faisal museums)
  • Certified tour guide
  • Drop off service
What's Not Included
  • Melas
Location
Purple Island - Al Khor Island
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kirsty_g
May 26, 2024
Poor organisation and communication from company - not worth money - The sights were very interesting, driver was polite and very informative. The museum was very interesting. The abandoned village not really worth it - just a bunch of ruins. This tour is not worth the price. We were seemingly forgotten about as no one came to collect us and then lied to by the tour company. There was no communication to say they were late and when we contacted them they couldn't find our booking. We were then told 10 mins - this was almost 30 mins after the pick up time. We were then contacted by the driver who informed us he was just given our tour and would be there in 30 mins or an hour late. I contacted the company again to confirm is it 10 mins or 30 and that I was not happy to be kept waiting, we had rushed our breakfast to be on time. I was dismissed by the company and told no problem we would have a good time. The driver upon arrival then advised there were issues with another driver's vehicle. I am not sure what the truth is but I should have been told the truth not a bunch of lies. We were not given any compensation for having to wait an hour for the tour. I am not sure if the driver then felt he needed to make up time but he was speeding alot. We felt that it may be usual driving practice in Qatar but we were not comfortable with the speed, there was much use of mobile phone while driving at speed and no one seems to stay in their lane while driving.
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