Full Day Qatar's North And West tour || History & Heritage
Description
Embark on the ultimate cultural journey as we take you through northern and western Qatar, regions rich in history and breathtaking landscapes. Begin at Al Khor’s harbor, once the country’s hub for pearl diving and fishing, before passing through Al Thakira to see its lush mangroves. Discover the iconic Al Zubarah Fort, Qatar’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore a traditional Qatari village built from limestone and mud. At Al Shamal, enjoy panoramic views where Bahrain is visible on clear days. Continue to the west coast and visit the 18th-century Zekreet Fort, surrounded by striking desert scenery. Capture the famous umbrella-shaped rock, a natural wonder and photographer’s favorite. Finally, explore the Zekreet Peninsula, home to unique limestone formations and a protected wildlife reserve. This tour offers an extraordinary blend of heritage, nature, and adventure — the perfect way to discover the timeless beauty of Qatar.
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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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Pickup Locations & Times
Doha City: Pick-up service from your residential address or preferred location in Doha city, 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Hotels: Pick-up is available from Any hotel lobby within or near the Doha city zone, 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Doha Airport or Hamad international airport: Pick-up exit 4 Near passenger pickup and drop off area., 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Doha Cruise Port: We will contact our customers to arrange the pick-up service. -If you are outside the pick-up areas, We will contact you to inform you of the nearest meeting point
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Kindly choose your preferred option: group or private
Reviews(282)
We went on this eight-hour tour with our tour guide Sajid and he was the perfect tour guide. He was very polite, accommodating and service oriented. We could not have imagined a better tour guide. He told us many things about the sights and even took many photos of us. Unfortunately, Qatar does not have so many highlights to offer, but with it it was special anyway. If you don’t have much time in Qatar, however, you should focus on Doha and skip the sights outside the capital. In total, the group consisted of four people, i.e. two couples. We were traveling with an SUV and were picked up by Sajid from our hotel.
Nice day trip that offers you many impressions of Qatar. Our guide Abdullah told us a lot and showed us... you sit in the car a lot, get to see a lot and get off at the individual sights again and again.... We were driven safely, picked up on time and returned
Very nice day we could discover the north and west of the country in one day Too bad for mangroves the weather is too dry and little water Hassan was a good guide and very nice Stop at a gas station for lunch or plan something to eat Drivers drive a bit fast for us European we are not used to but it is an experience!
A lovely day exploring the country outside Doha. Our guide Abdul Rehman was a good driver , friendly, helpful & knowledgeable about the places we visited. He made sure we had plenty of time to explore each stop and had time to take photographs. A very informative day out.
Our guide Hassan was kind but had minimal knowledge of Qatar. When we stopped he visited with his friend Abdul and didn’t talk with us. In the car he talked on the phone with Abdul. He told us incorrect information or admitted he didn’t know the answers. I talked with a woman who went on this tour with another company and she said her guide was so knowledgeable. I felt cheated.
We had an amazing tour with Suleiman as our driver exploring West Qatar. We saw the camel track, the mushroom rock formations, the west and east towers and then finally watched the sunset at Zerkreet beach. It was a lovely experience and huge thank you to Suleiman for his kind hospitality and being a wonderful guide and driver. Thank you for taking the lovely pictures for us too. A few of them are below. Huge thank you once again for a memorable experience.
Good cross-section of Qatari-historical sites outside of Doha. Guide Adnan passionately shared his love for the country and fostered dialogue between his guests with humor and patience, enabling each guest to make the experience uniquely their own.
Everything as described. Try to Switch Front seats in car everytime so everybody hast the benefits. Saw many camels
Wonderful trip with a wonderful guide! Ahmad showed us around and was extra mindful of all of our needs. He's also a wonderful photographer 📸 Definitely recommend!!
The trip was excellent. The activities were very interesting, and we had enough time for everything. Our guide and driver, Ahmad Aurangzeb, gave us a lot of useful information and was available for anything we needed. He truly deserves high praise.”
