Private North of Qatar Tour
Description
The northern region of Qatar is characterized by a diverse geography that encompasses both coastal and inland areas. The northern coastal area of Qatar stretches along the Persian Gulf. It is known for its picturesque sandy beaches. Moving inland from the coast, the geography of the North of Qatar transitions into vast expanses of flat, sandy plains. The Al Zubarah Peninsula is a prominent geographical feature in the North of Qatar. It is home to the Al Zubarah Archaeological Site (UNESCO world heritage site). These plains are mostly notable for Al-jubail village and its mangrove ecosystems, particularly in areas like Al Thakira and Purple Island. We will provide you with an opportunity to experience the marine and inland treasures of Qatar.
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Al Khor is a coastal city in northern Qatar, located 50 kilometers north of the capital, Doha. Considered one of Qatar's largest cities, it is the capital city of the municipality of Al Khor. The name of the city means creek in Arabic; it was given this name because the original settlement was built on a creek.
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.
Al Zubara Fort was originally built by Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim al Thani in 1938 to serve as a Coast Guard station, although some utter that it was built to serve as a police station. It was later renovated into a museum to display diverse exhibits and artworks, most especially for contemporarily topical archaeological findings.
Al Jumail is an abandoned village inhabited by Alkubaisi tribe in north-east Qatar located in the municipality of Al Shamal. It was an important town in the northern peninsula prior to the 21st century. Nearby settlements include Ruwayda to the south-west and Yusufiyah and Abu Dhalouf to the north.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup from airport will begin at gate no 4 Port pickup will be from port terminal
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
Going see the culture of early Qatar at fort zubara was great the price was decent and we had really nice weather in December for it
Nothing very exciting to see on this tour. The Purple Island is disappointing, long walk in the sun, little to see. The fort is small, only built in 1938. The history of the region is interesting. The ruins at Al Jumail are just 500 year old ruins...
Besides the desert safari this is one of the rare chances to do a tour outside the Doha and Lusail city boundaries. Waleed was our tour guide for the afternoon, and he picked us from our hotel in Doha. The drive was smooth as the roads are very good. There was not much activity at the stopping points. This meant our stops were relatively short. The best stop of the day was actually the restaurant that Waleed recommended and where he dropped us; the Afghan Brothers restaurant along the Ahmed Bin Ali street.
It was a memorable one I’d never forget thank you so much I really had fun and gained experience it was really great thanks
Yousaf was a kind and informative tour guide! He worked around my schedule to see the highlights while making sure I got back in time for a second tour I had booked. It was great going outside of Doha to see more of what Qatar has to offer!
The North tour was another unique and unforgettable experience! Ismail and KJ were incredibly knowledgeable, sharing their insights and patiently answering all our questions. The mangrove forest is fantastic- walked along the wooden pathway and we saw water snails, crabs and fishes. Zubara fort was unique, and it was great to learn about the history and how people lived at that time. We would highly recommend visiting the ‘Shadows traveling on the sea of the day’ - got some great pictures there. The archaeological site at Al Jumail is also worth a visit and we watched the sunset there with some great views over the ocean! Everything ran smoothly, and it was truly a memorable day! Overall, a fantastic tour, wonderful opportunity to learn more about Qatar and great value for money!
This was our first tour with Walleed, and your company and were very impressed with it, enjoying the other aspects of Qatar, the fish market, and the old forts. Walleed was very informative and courteous and we look forward to our second tour to the west coast hopefully with him as our guide. Alan Learmonth .
Very boring tour. There’s nothing to see, and the 4hs drive is extremely monotonous in between places. had 4 x 2mins stops in places where I didn’t even know what they were, as my guide had little English. Don’t get me wrong, he was super kind and attentive, and drove super well. Car was perfect, and had water a juice for me. but very little information about the places, the city or the tour itself. For an almost 200€ tour, I was expecting way more. I wouldn’t recommend this tour to anyone in Doha.
We had a great tour of northern Qatar with Hamad. We were sent pickup instructions the day before via WhatsApp and were promptly picked up at the allotted time. The tour went to the fish market at Al Khor, purple island mangroves, Al Zubar fort, Shadows traveling on the Sea sculpture and Jumsil abandoned village. Highlights were definitely the fort and sculpture, which are both great photo ops. Good tour, exceeded my expectations and appreciated Hamad’s information on things like Doha on the drive.
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Our trip went safe and sound. The driver is also our tour guide. He was able to answer our questions about the places even if its not part of the tour. What we like most is the "shadows travelling by the sea" by olafur elliason.
