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Half Day Manama Essence: A Unique City Experience
4.7
39 Ratings
Manama
Experience the essence of Manama in just half a day! Immerse yourself in the cultural scene, indulge in traditional cuisine, and explore the city’s state-of-the-art venues.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Al-Fatih Mosque (Great Mosque) - Our first stop will be at the at the impressive Al-Fateh Mosque, one of the biggest mosques in the world. Here, we’ll gain a deeper insight into the Arabic culture and admire the beautiful Kulic calligraphy and fiberglass dome that stand testimony of its greatness.If you join this tour on a Friday, we’ll make a quick photo stop to snap a fantastic memory due to prayer day.
(Photo stop on Fridays)
- Bahrain National Museum - We’ll continue our historical quest with a visit to the Bahrain National Museum and immerse ourselves in the rich history and culture of Bahrain which accounts for more than 6000 years.
(closed on Tuesdays)
- Qal’at al-Bahrain - Taste history at the Bahrain Fort and get in touch with ancient civilizations
(closed on Mondays)
- Bab el-Bahrain Souk - We’ll end the tour at the Bab al Bahrain, where we’ll try to reconstruct with our imagination what Bahrain looked some hundreds of years ago when this gate stood close to the water’s edge.
(Photo stop on Fridays)
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop off from selected Central Manama Hotels
- All necessary amenities for a comfortable tour
- Bottled water and beverages included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges covered
- Luxury air-conditioned minibus transportation
- Fast-track access, avoiding long lines
- Complimentary refreshments onboard
- Engaging local guide sharing unique stories
- Free WiFi available during the tour
What's Not Included
- Roaming around Manama will give you a lot of ideas. Maybe you’ll want to buy a priceless piece of jewellery, maybe you will fall in love with traditional potteries, maybe you will want a taste of the wonderful cuisine. With so many maybes,
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from non-Manama hotels
- We are not doing Pickup & Drop from Cruise Terminal.
Additional Information
Why Manama? \n\nManama is an oasis for the thirsty traveler who lingers to discover the beauties of this world. Infused with tradition and driven by progress, Manama merges cultural heritage with state-of-the-art venues, offering a unique and exciting experience. You could spend days in a row immersing yourself in the cultural scene, enjoying traditional cuisine, soaking the sun on pristine beaches or venturing in activities that will spike your adrenaline levels. But if you only have half a day (4 hours) at your disposal, make sure you turn to us in order to capture the very essence of what makes Manama a unique city into a spectacular country.
- We’re glad you’re so excited about the upcoming tour and want to know as much as possible. Don’t worry.
- You will receive the full itinerary once you book and receive the confirmation.
- Please take into account the fact that the timing and itineraries are subject to change.
- We try our best to provide all the commodities and make our tour wheelchair accessible, but please note that not all of the sights visible offer the same accessibility.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Grand Mosque not available on Fridays
- Not recommended for infants 0-2 years old
- Dress code is casual
- Museum not available on Tuesday
- We are not doing Pickup & Drop from Cruise Terminal.
Location
Bab AlBahrain
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(39 Ratings)
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Fizza_m
Jul 22, 2024
Recommended - Our guide, Kaur was an excellent guide who was not only knowledgeable but also professional and friendly.
I enjoyed every minute of the tour which served as a brilliant start of my trip. Kaur also suggested some more places to visit. Those recommendations were really helpful to make my visit memorable.
Thank you.
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Markus_k
Jul 2, 2024
Great tour to catch a glimpse of Manama - Ravunder was a funny, knowlagable and enthusiastic guide that led me to some worthy places in Manama. Sadly the Fort was closed but the rest was definitely worth a visit. Next time I'll join the desert tour as well. The free drinks very an important addition and highly appreciated.
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Robert_m
Jun 1, 2024
Brilliant tour - The whole tour was terrific. We didn’t get to the fort but to be honest it would have been too hot. The Grand Mosque was amazing. We had a guide in there and we must have debated for ages. The museum was great and our guide showed us round and explained it all perfectly. The visit to the gate was wonderful and we enjoyed a relaxing drink.
A few things that made it special. We were the only two on the tour and when the guide discovered it was my birthday she bought me something. Thank you the chocolates were delicious.
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Razvan_a
Apr 8, 2024
Amazing tour! - The guide presented a lot of interesting facts and history about Bahrain, and it was a pleasure to listen to her, definitely a good tour if you wanna learn things about this country.
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Christopher_w
Feb 5, 2024
Excellent and Educational - The most memorable part of the trip was visiting the Al-Fateh Grand Mosque. It was a very moving cultural experience.
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Dreamer08065622723
Jan 14, 2024
Lovely Experience - Had a really lovely experience on this tour with Ravenda as our guide who was very friendly and kept us entertained in between all the beautiful sites.
I signed up for a half day tour, but it was very easy for me to extend and join in on the full day tour.
A day well spent
Thank you Ravenda
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695beulahg
Jan 4, 2024
Very great touring experience - On time collection, safe driver, and knowledgeable tour guide. Tour guide was very helpful and always offered to take pictures
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Sridharana
Dec 19, 2023
Fantastic Manama - It was an amazing trip to Bahrain. Nice hotel for a stay Panorama hotel and Spa.
Went to a nearby mall where you have a Lulu hyper market and a food court where an Indian joint serves amazing north and South Indian food.
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Danilo_j
Apr 5, 2024
A day tour worth the price - Every place is memorable and exciting to see. Although the weather is quite hot but it didn’t bother at all as you get fascinated with vireos of the places visited
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Josantonio_t
Feb 27, 2024
This tour is okay, but not more. - There is not too much to see in Manama. In a smaller group of about 12 people we visited almost all curiosities scheduled. Unfortunately the Al-Fateh Mosque was closed. And unfortunately we didn't visit a platform of one of the impressive skyscrapers. The informations the guide gave us were very poor. After the tour you needed a guide book in order to know more about the country, people, economy, cultire and so on.
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