From Doha: Full Day Qatar North and West History And Heritage
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Explore Qatar’s rich culture and history on journey to its North and west Tour.Ready to explore the rich culture and history of Qatar? Join us on Qatar North and West Tour for a journey into the heart of this vibrant nation. From North to West, you will experience the colourful life, art and culture Qatar has to offer. Visit Purple Island, Al Khor City, Al Zubara Fort and Richard Serra’s sculpture art, all in one tour! Make the most of your time with us, as our experienced guides give you an insight into Qatar’s fascinating past. Discover the amazing sites Qatar has to offer in one convenient tour.
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Also spelled Al Khawr means "sea on threesides" in Arabic. Older than Doha but far smaller in size. Al Khor is located an easy 50 kilometres to the north of Doha. It used to be the center of the pearling industry in Qatar but lost its importance after the introduction of cultured pearls. It now boasts a scenic harbour where you can find traditional fishing dhows, a corniche leading to mangrove colonies and a museum showcasing the fishing, pearling and dhow building industries.
The mangroves colony is not only a major tourism product for Qatar but an important natural environmental resource for Qatar. It provides a natural habitat and a sanctuary for birds, fish and other animals as well as prevent coastal erosion.
Located in the northeast of Qatar, Bin Ghannam Island, popularly known as Purple Island, is a must-visit spot. An hour’s drive from Doha, near Al Khor city, the island is famous for its natural beauty, exotic flora and fauna, and is ideal for a day trip for the whole family.
Situated on the North-Western part of Qatar, the Al Zubarah Fort was built besides the ruins of an ancient fort. Al-Zubarah was once a flourishing port and a centre of trade, fishing and pearling. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, this protected area has become one of the most important archaeological sites in Qatar. An international team of archaeologists and antiquities experts, led by the Qatar Museums Authority, have uncovered many of the artifacts which are displayed in the renovated fort.
The old pearling and fishing village is the place to see for those interested in heritage and learning more about the history of Qatar
view the camel racing track while they are under training
One of the most amazing historical landmarks in Qatar, the Zekreet Fort is one of the very few historical places in Qatar that underwent two different phases of construction. Here's how it all unfolded
This breathtaking sculpture in the Brouq nature reserve spans over a kilometre and comprises four steel plates, each over fourteen metres in height. To guarantee perfect alignment, Serra examined the topography of the land and beautifully enhanced the vast, desolate space in the heart of the desert. The result is spectacular and although modern, timeless.
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Airport: proceed to gate number 4 located near the passenger’s pickup and drop-off area to meet your guide.. The guide will contact you via WhatsApp to arrange the pickup service. Hotels; you can be picked up from any hotel located within Doha City. Please provide the full name and address of your hotel. Port: please contact the activity provider after making your booking so the necessary arrangements can be made. If your outside the pickup area, the activity provider will contact you and provide information about the nearest meeting point.
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- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(24)
Wonderful experience as this is the first time I been in Qatar. Tour guide, Mr. Saad was friendly and able to provide insightful of information of every destination. Thank you for the wonderful tour.
Thanks for the awesome review, ! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon. Cheers!
Sajid was our guide. He is warm and friendly and will initiate to share information on various sights and attractions. It wasnt just the places we went but the company we had.
I have a very good experience with Sajid. He is very professional in his work as a guide.
★★★★★ We spent 8.5 hours touring all over Qatar with Saad and had a great time. He’s fun, super knowledgeable, and shared lots of interesting insights along the way. Really attentive and made sure we were comfortable the whole day. Highly recommend Saad!
Very interesting and fun experience, with great sights in the nature. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the history of Qatar.
Sajit was fantastic! He was considerate and answered all questions. Smooth day tour at a good pace. Great overview of the country!
Sajid was awesome. He answered all of my questions and was a great host. It’s amazing how this one tour shows you all of the highlights of this incredible country. If you have the time, please do this tour!
I had a wonderful time spending the day with my tour guide Sajid! It was a great way to get to see Qatar. Sajid was so friendly and gave lots of information for each site we visited, as well as while driving around between locations. As a solo traveler, it can be tough to go sightseeing and get pictures that aren’t a bunch of selfies. Sajid very kindly took lovely photos of me without my having to ask! It meant a lot!
Everything was great! Interesting location and very lots of information about history and traditions of Qatar. Our guide Abdula speaks English very well. Vibe of tour was also nice.
I went to a one day tour towards North and West of Qatar with three other fellows. Our tour guide was Abdul Rehman and he did an amazing job to educate us about the prominent landmarks and culture of Doha. During the trip we were also entertained with delicious tea. Abdul made sure to give us sufficient time at every spot so that we can take pictures/videos as memories to our home countries. I would highly recommend this tour if you are someone interested to learn about the heritage of Qatar and what this country has to offer besides the limelight of Doha city!
