4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour: Explore Qatar's Culture, History and New Developments
4.9
34 Ratings
Doha
Discover the culture, history, and new developments of Qatar on this 4-hour private tour of Doha. Visit attractions like Souq Waqif, Doha corniche, Katara cultural village, The Pearl island, and Lusail city.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Katara Cultural Village - State of Qatar has long been a melting pot of cultures. With a staggering array of cultural venues, including museums, galleries and public art, Qatar offers a potent mix of tradition and modernism. Spelled in the ancient manner, Katara is a self-styled cultural village nestled between the gleaming financial district of West Bay, and the half-moon towers of The Pearl residential neighbourhood. Bordered by a vast beach on one side, and the twin Katara Hills on the other, Katara is Doha’s go-to destination for art, culture and cuisine. In no particular order, these are the top things to do here.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Climate-controlled vehicle for your comfort
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage
  • Certified English-speaking guide to enhance your experience
What's Not Included
  • Meals
Additional Information

This 4-hour guided tour is an impeccable choice for those with limited time to spend in Qatar. It offers a detailed explanation and exploration of the country’s Culture, History, and recent Developments. Notable attractions include: Souq Waqif, a conventional market with a rich heritage featuring a Falcon market, Spices, Food, Textiles, Souvenirs and many more invigorating items to stimulate your senses during the market walk.
It also includes a photo-stop at Doha corniche to capture the city’s Skyline and witness the country’s fast-paced development.
The Katara cultural village passage offers more insights into Qatar’s culture, history, and global presence through Public Art displays, an Amphitheater, a Beautiful Mosque and several restaurants serving diverse cuisine.
The tour will proceed to The Pearl Island, a human-made island with luxury showrooms, apartments, and villas, an ideal location for photographs.
The newly developed Lusail city, recognized as one of the high-tech cities in the region, boasts luxury skyscrapers and an underground tram service.

Location
Katara Cultural Village
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Krystal_s
May 13, 2024
Amazing Mubi (Mubasshir) lit up Doha - Having travelled to the UAE I expected Doha to be be pretty similar but wow was I wrong. Doha is has a rich history and what I liked is that it has never forgotten its roots. The newer buildings and islands link back to its history - the Pearl being linked to the divers for who this was their income way back when or how camels and falcons are revered due to their links to the "old world" or how the national museum was specifically shaped like a desert rose. There was so much to learn and take in. I arrived at my hotel after 7pm (had been up since 4am UK time) and was promptly picked up by Mubi at 9pm. His story telling brought things to life and it was interesting to learn that Doha was more than its pretty face. As well as undertaking the tour, you get to learn more about your host and how Mubi ended up in Doha is also an interesting story. I was already re-evaluating some life choices but when I saw myself in some of his pre Doha life, it definitely struck a chord and did motivate me to have more faith in myself and take a leap. (No I'm not going to up and leave the UK and become a guide in Doha! It was more about having belief in yourself and finding a new job that you at the minimum arent miserable in! There is more to life than working in a job you do not really enjoy just because you're semi-comfortable.) On a tour level, he was a great guide but on a personal level it was nice to see someone genuinely happy and content in their job and that radiated throughout the tour with his enthusiasm. Mubi was a great guide and put up with me repeating a couple of questions because I genuinely could not believe the answer (example: "so the hospital is just for falcons" - yes... "just to be clear all of this fancy tech and these innovative ways of work (better than the NHS I might add) are just for falcons" - yes). I would highly recommend this company and tour. I was so excited about sharing everything I learned that my mum is now looking for flights as she wants to come and see Doha and do the tour too! Thanks :)
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Excursion36683007732
Apr 19, 2024
Exhilarating Adventure in Doha Desert! - We booked a last-minute desert safari and had the privilege of Mr Sahid Khan as our guide. We had one of the most amazing exhilarating adventure ever! Sajid was just the guy. Very professional, kind and safety-minded driver. So cool, informative and courteous. I highly recommend!!
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Sylvanojames_j
Apr 1, 2024
Good Insight - Sam was a very good guide. His explanations were clear and concise and his knowledge of the city was excellent. I had been to Doha before yet he showed me places I had not seen before. I highly recommend him and the tour.
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Corry_p
Feb 1, 2024
Doha Half Day Tour - My husband was here 15 years ago. Wow, so much has changed. There was only one Sheraton Hotel on Diplomat, now there are a bunch. The tour lead us to many city areas and the old souk. Saw how they cared for arabian horse and falcons for sale. There is even a falcon hospital near by. Our guide Hari Pakhare was very helpful and considerate. Thank you
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Brett_p
Jan 8, 2024
Very enjoyable day trip - Very explanatory of the city along with being helpful with anything we asked , very punctual and polite.
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Angela_b
Jan 4, 2024
Doha Success - Sam went above and beyond for our tour of Doha. He took us to all the great places and added a few special requests. Thanks!
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Fearless59710293318
Jan 3, 2024
Great post-cruise tour in a short time! - This was an amazing experience for my short time in Doha! Miss Farha was my personal guide today and she absolutely amazing! In less than 4 hours I saw more of Doha than most of the tours and cities from my cruise. I only wish I had more time but this was squeezed in between my cruise and my flight. Farha took me to see old and new Doha. We stopped at the Souk, beach, and cultural village for many memories! Will definitely book again when I return!
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Jwmasmil
Jan 1, 2024
Amazing Doha - Doha is a Very Impressive city. I was surprised! Our guide was beyond excellent. Extremely knowledgeable and very patient answering all of our questions. I think the falcon hospital was the biggest surprise and amazed at how busy it was and the variety of medical procedures available. The building architecture in Doha out does Abu Dhabi and maybe Dubai, all of which are amazing too. A really worthwhile experience.
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Carol_b
Dec 30, 2023
Excellent tour of a beautiful city - My tour guide, Sam, was excellent. My pick-up at the airport was easy and worry free. Sam's directions were clear and he was right on time picking me up. Sam set a good pace, not too fast and not too slow. We saw everything on the itinerary but I didn't feel pushed or rushed at any time. I felt comfortable asking questions. He even had a great suggestion for what to do while I waited at the airport. For me, one of the highlight was going to the souk, especially our tour of the falcon market. Doha is a beautiful city with lots to offer visitors. I'm delighted that I got an overview.
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Angela_g
Dec 23, 2023
Definitely would recommend - We had a wonderful tour guide. Went to the old souk, saw modern and old city. Residential areas were beautiful. A lot of opportunities for great pictures.
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