Doha Education City Tour: Learn while you Travel
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Driven by the Emir’s mother Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Education City is an initiative of Qatar Foundation for Science, Technology, Education and Community Development. Located in Al Rayyan Municipality, it is the home of some of the world’s major Universities, Qatar National Library, a centre for Islamic Studies, Mathaf Museum (the home to the world’s largest collection of Modern Art), Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, Al Shaqab Horse Racing Academy and Oxygen Park.
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During just one short walk—or tram ride—around campus, you could be visiting an Ivy League university, cross the street to browse one of the region’s largest libraries, and then attend an open-mic at the neighboring university behind it. That’s just how life is when you’re part of the close-knit community at Education City. It’s a place with branch campuses of some of the world’s leading educational institutes, a homegrown research university, start-up incubators, technology parks, heritage sites, cultural institutions, and so much more.
Qatar National Library acts as a steward of Qatar’s national heritage by collecting, preserving and making available the country’s recorded history. In its role as a research library with a preeminent heritage library, the Library fosters and promotes greater global insight into the history and culture of the Gulf region.
Mathaf Collection, co-owned by Qatar Museums and Qatar Foundation, is now holding over 9,000 works, making it the world’s largest specialised collection of its kind. An initial group of works was gathered by H.E. Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammed bin Ali Al Thani.
The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra performs and promotes western and Arabic music in order to inspire the children and adults of Qatar and the Arab world to create and enjoy music
Al Shaqab stands as an enduring tribute to the Arabian horse and the tradition of equestrian excellence that has co-evolved with this breed in Qatar.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(22)
Very good. Made us want to came to Doha for more days
We recently took a private half-day architectural tour of Doha with guide Mr. Ahmad. We wanted to learn about the culture and history of Qatar and this far exceeded our expectations. Mr. Ahmad greeted us promptly at the lobby of our hotel with a warm smile and immediately tailored the itinerary to our interests and what we have seen so far. What set Mr. Ahmad apart was his passion and storytelling ability; he spoke clearly, with excellent English, and paced the tour perfectly so as not to feel rushed. He was flexible, patient with our many questions, and went above and beyond by recommending places for lunch afterward. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Doha, and Mr Ahmad made this visit feel accessible and exciting. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a personalized, enriching tour—worth every penny! If you’re in Doha, book with him; you won’t be disappointed.
I had an absolutely wonderful and informative tour with Ahmed to Doha's Education City. He took his time to explain the buildings that are part of Education City. He allowed plenty of time for me to take photos. Ahmed also took me to see the newly opened Crystal walk. A 5-star tour. Highly recommend this tour. You got to visit their library, it is one of a kind.
We had a wonderful experience on the city tour with Ahmed and learned a lot about Qatar and the city Doha. He was very informative. He became our friend!
From desert to city with Asmat I continue my great experience with Asmat into the city great knowledgeable guy and great companion to take you on a tour
Ahmad our guide was professional. Very good communication and knowledge. Car and driving very pleasant. He was very helpful and patient.
Ahmad was an amazing guide. Very informative and speaks clear English. Friendly gentleman. He went over board to assist when the ATM was not working. Overall great amazing tour.
It was amazing tour with Mr. Ahmed ! We learned a lot about Qatar history and we had interested informations . Thank you so much !
Our tour guide Asmat was polite and knowledgeable. The tour overall was nice and well planned. We visited all the main attractions in the city, and the guide helped us taking nice pictures.
I had an incredible time on Asmats city tour. he was super friendly and made the whole experience feel effortless and fun. He knew all the best spots not just the famous landmarks but also hidden gems I never would’ve found on my own. He helped us take amazing pictures. great eye for photography and helped capture some truly awesome shots. If you’re looking for a tour that’s more than just facts and history—one that feels personal, exciting, and well-paced—Asmat is your guy. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience
