Doha City Tour and Traditional Wooden Dhow Cruise Ride (Private or Group Tour)
by Q Adventure and Transit Tours
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Doha is Qatar’s capital known for its blend of traditional and modern landmarks along the Persian Gulf. This four-hour tour by private vehicle covers key city sites and includes a ride on a traditional wooden dhow boat. The tour begins with a visit to the Doha Corniche, a seven-kilometer waterfront promenade along Doha Bay, known for hosting national celebrations. Next, the tour stops at Souq Waqif, a historic market with traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and eateries housed in buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The route then passes through Al Dafna, a rapidly developing seaside district with many skyscrapers and business towers. The tour also includes a stop highlighting Qatar National Vision 2030, focusing on the country’s goals for a sustainable economy and society. Visitors then explore Katara Cultural Village, a center for arts and culture featuring theatre, music, and exhibitions. The Pearl Island follows, a large man-made island with Mediterranean-inspired precincts offering residences, shops, and entertainment. The final part of the tour is a 30-minute cruise on a traditional wooden dhow, providing views of the Doha skyline from the water. Included are private transportation with air conditioning, bottled water, pickup and drop-off, and an English-speaking guide. Meals are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Corniche
The Doha Corniche is a waterfront promenade stretching seven kilometers along Doha Bay. It is a central location for national celebrations like Qatar National Day and National Sports Day and a popular spot for visitors and locals.
20 min
Souq Waqif
Souq Waqif is a traditional market in Doha selling garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. It also hosts restaurants and shisha lounges. The market’s buildings date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries and reflect traditional Qatari architecture.
90 min
Al Dafna
Al Dafna is a coastal district in Doha on the Persian Gulf. Since the late 1990s, it has developed rapidly with dozens of skyscrapers and is becoming the city’s central business district, with many more towers planned.
10 min
Qatar National Vision 2030
This stop presents Qatar’s long-term strategy launched in 2008 to build a sustainable economy, environment, and society. The vision focuses on integrating people, technology, and infrastructure for the country’s future growth.
20 min
Katara Cultural Village
Katara Cultural Village is a cultural center in Doha promoting theatre, literature, music, visual arts, and exhibitions. It was created to establish Qatar as a cultural hub and bring together diverse cultures through shared artistic events.
45 min
The Pearl Island
The Pearl Island is a man-made island located 350 meters offshore from Doha’s West Bay District, covering 4 million square meters of reclaimed land. It is divided into ten architecturally distinct precincts inspired by Mediterranean cities. The island includes a mix of residences, retail, food and beverage, and entertainment outlets, and is home to Doha’s fastest growing community.
20 min
Traditional Wooden Dhow Cruise
This 30-minute cruise takes place on a traditional wooden dhow, an Arab sailing vessel with lateen sails. The boat ride offers panoramic views of the Doha city skyline from the water.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Doha City Tour and Traditional Wooden Dhow Cruise Ride (Private or Group Tour)
by Q Adventure and Transit Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$120Overview
Doha is Qatar’s capital known for its blend of traditional and modern landmarks along the Persian Gulf. This four-hour tour by private vehicle covers key city sites and includes a ride on a traditional wooden dhow boat. The tour begins with a visit to the Doha Corniche, a seven-kilometer waterfront promenade along Doha Bay, known for hosting national celebrations. Next, the tour stops at Souq Waqif, a historic market with traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and eateries housed in buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The route then passes through Al Dafna, a rapidly developing seaside district with many skyscrapers and business towers. The tour also includes a stop highlighting Qatar National Vision 2030, focusing on the country’s goals for a sustainable economy and society. Visitors then explore Katara Cultural Village, a center for arts and culture featuring theatre, music, and exhibitions. The Pearl Island follows, a large man-made island with Mediterranean-inspired precincts offering residences, shops, and entertainment. The final part of the tour is a 30-minute cruise on a traditional wooden dhow, providing views of the Doha skyline from the water. Included are private transportation with air conditioning, bottled water, pickup and drop-off, and an English-speaking guide. Meals are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Corniche
The Doha Corniche is a waterfront promenade stretching seven kilometers along Doha Bay. It is a central location for national celebrations like Qatar National Day and National Sports Day and a popular spot for visitors and locals.
20 min
Souq Waqif
Souq Waqif is a traditional market in Doha selling garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. It also hosts restaurants and shisha lounges. The market’s buildings date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries and reflect traditional Qatari architecture.
90 min
Al Dafna
Al Dafna is a coastal district in Doha on the Persian Gulf. Since the late 1990s, it has developed rapidly with dozens of skyscrapers and is becoming the city’s central business district, with many more towers planned.
10 min
Qatar National Vision 2030
This stop presents Qatar’s long-term strategy launched in 2008 to build a sustainable economy, environment, and society. The vision focuses on integrating people, technology, and infrastructure for the country’s future growth.
20 min
Katara Cultural Village
Katara Cultural Village is a cultural center in Doha promoting theatre, literature, music, visual arts, and exhibitions. It was created to establish Qatar as a cultural hub and bring together diverse cultures through shared artistic events.
45 min
The Pearl Island
The Pearl Island is a man-made island located 350 meters offshore from Doha’s West Bay District, covering 4 million square meters of reclaimed land. It is divided into ten architecturally distinct precincts inspired by Mediterranean cities. The island includes a mix of residences, retail, food and beverage, and entertainment outlets, and is home to Doha’s fastest growing community.
20 min
Traditional Wooden Dhow Cruise
This 30-minute cruise takes place on a traditional wooden dhow, an Arab sailing vessel with lateen sails. The boat ride offers panoramic views of the Doha city skyline from the water.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.