Discovering Qatar and its Wonders
Description
With a duration of approximately 4 and 8 hours, we begin the tour on the very famous artificial island The Pearl where we will spend approximately 1 hour visiting the most notable places on the island. Continuing the tour in Katara Cultural Village, where we will visit the blue mosque, the dorara mosque, La Fayette galleries, the amphitheater among others, we continue our journey towards Westbay, this is the financial district of Qatar, here we will have the opportunity to appreciate its imposing skyscrapers among other. Followed by a tour of the Cornish and its 7 kilometer seafront where you can appreciate the panoramic view; the Amiri Diwan (Emir's palace) some government buildings, sculptures, the Pearl monument and the outskirts of the Museum of Islamic Art (MÍA) and to finish the tour to the historic Souq Waqif where we will have the opportunity to explore the market and learn about its history and importance of this from Bedouin times to date.
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Itinerary
Katara is the cultural center of Qatar, here we enter the blue mosque, La Fayette galleries, the amphitheater, the golden mosque, various local and international restaurants, sculptures, Katara hills, etc.
The Pearl-Qatar is an artificial island on the shore of Doha's famous West Bay district, with Mediterranean-style marinas filled with yachts, residential buildings, chalets and hotels, as well as offering a luxury shopping experience in its boutiques and haute couture designer showrooms. The island is also home to modern dining venues, from cooling ice cream parlors to five-star dining experiences.
West Bay is the financial district of Qatar, here we will see mostly modern buildings and some of the tallest skyscrapers in Doha.
The Souq Waqif represents the ancient part of Qatar, built at the end of the 19th century and was a very important point for the Pearl trade among other activities. Here we will explore the market in all its splendor, we will visit the camels and horses of the Emir's guard, the falcon center, among others, here we will test the skill of a good businessman in the local craft markets or quietly enjoy the delicious food local in one of the many restaurants found here.
The Corniche used to be an empty stretch where the only visible building was the Sheraton. Now it is a 7-kilometer promenade where we can appreciate the panoramic view of the city, the Amiri Diwan, the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), the Pearl Museum, among others.
Highlights
What's included
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
