Full-Day Bahrain Guided Tour Including Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, National Museum, Bahrain Fort, and More
by Visit Bahrain
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This full-day bus tour in Manama lasts about nine hours and covers key sites across Bahrain, combining city sightseeing with desert attractions. The tour begins at 9 AM with a visit to Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, where you will see the large fiberglass dome and detailed Arabic calligraphy. Note that Fridays only allow photo stops outside the mosque. Next, the tour continues to the Bahrain National Museum for about an hour to explore exhibits that reflect over 6,000 years of local history; the museum is closed on Tuesdays. Afterward, travel west to Qal'at al-Bahrain, a 16th-century Portuguese fort and UNESCO World Heritage site built on an ancient mound inhabited since 2300 BC. This stop lasts about an hour and is closed on Mondays. You will then visit Bab el-Bahrain Souk for a one-hour break where lunch is not included but can be purchased independently. The tour proceeds to the Bahrain International Circuit for about an hour, including time in the souvenir shop and a view of the race track. Next, drive to Sakhir to visit the Royal Camel Farm for 30 minutes, where royal camels are kept along with falcons during winter months. The tour continues with a 15-minute stop at the Oil Museum and the site of Bahrain’s first oil well to learn about the country's recent industrial history. You will then visit the Tree of Life for 30 minutes. This solitary mesquite tree has stood in the desert for over 400 years. Afterward, stop at the Dilmun Burial Mounds for 15 minutes to see the ancient royal mounds dating back nearly 4,000 years in the village of A'Ali. The tour concludes with a 20-minute visit to A’Ali Pottery to observe traditional pottery making. Included in the tour are carbonated beverages, bottled water, on-board WiFi, and air conditioning. Lunch and pickup or drop-off at the cruise terminal are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Al-Fateh Grand Mosque
The tour starts at 9 AM with a 35-minute visit to Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the world featuring a fiberglass dome and detailed Arabic calligraphy. On Fridays, only photo stops are allowed outside the mosque.
35 min
Bahrain National Museum
Proceed to the Bahrain National Museum to examine exhibits that represent more than 6000 years of Bahrain’s history and culture. The museum remains closed on Tuesdays.
60 min
Qal'at al-Bahrain
A 10-minute drive west of Manama brings you to Qal'at al-Bahrain, a fort built by the Portuguese in the 16th century on an ancient mound inhabited since 2300 BC. This UNESCO World Heritage site features excavations of residential, commercial, public, military, and religious buildings. The site is closed on Mondays.
60 min
Bab el-Bahrain Souk
After visiting the historic Bab el-Bahrain building, take a one-hour break for lunch on your own. This stop also offers an opportunity to appreciate the traditional architecture. On Fridays, only photo stops are allowed.
60 min
Bahrain International Circuit
Visit the Bahrain International Circuit for one hour to browse the souvenir shop and see an overview of the race track.
60 min
Royal Camel Farm
At the Royal Camel Farm in Sakhir, spend 30 minutes meeting the royal camels. Falcons are also present during winter months.
30 min
Oil Museum and first oil well
A 15-minute stop to see the first oil well in Bahrain and visit the Oil Museum that covers recent industrial history.
15 min
Tree Of Life
Visit the Tree of Life for 30 minutes to see a solitary mesquite tree that has stood in Bahrain’s desert for over 400 years.
30 min
Dilmun Burial Mounds
Visit the Dilmun Burial Mounds located in the historic village of A'Ali. Bahrain contains over 100,000 Dilmun-era burial mounds, but the 17 royal mounds here, built nearly 4000 years ago, highlight the site's importance in antiquity.
15 min
A’Ali Pottery
The tour ends with a 20-minute visit to A’Ali Pottery to watch traditional pottery craftsmanship.
20 min
Meeting point
Bus station opposite of water fountain
End point
Bus station opposite of water fountain
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Bahrain Guided Tour Including Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, National Museum, Bahrain Fort, and More
by Visit Bahrain
Choose from 1 available option
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.$330Overview
This full-day bus tour in Manama lasts about nine hours and covers key sites across Bahrain, combining city sightseeing with desert attractions. The tour begins at 9 AM with a visit to Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, where you will see the large fiberglass dome and detailed Arabic calligraphy. Note that Fridays only allow photo stops outside the mosque. Next, the tour continues to the Bahrain National Museum for about an hour to explore exhibits that reflect over 6,000 years of local history; the museum is closed on Tuesdays. Afterward, travel west to Qal'at al-Bahrain, a 16th-century Portuguese fort and UNESCO World Heritage site built on an ancient mound inhabited since 2300 BC. This stop lasts about an hour and is closed on Mondays. You will then visit Bab el-Bahrain Souk for a one-hour break where lunch is not included but can be purchased independently. The tour proceeds to the Bahrain International Circuit for about an hour, including time in the souvenir shop and a view of the race track. Next, drive to Sakhir to visit the Royal Camel Farm for 30 minutes, where royal camels are kept along with falcons during winter months. The tour continues with a 15-minute stop at the Oil Museum and the site of Bahrain’s first oil well to learn about the country's recent industrial history. You will then visit the Tree of Life for 30 minutes. This solitary mesquite tree has stood in the desert for over 400 years. Afterward, stop at the Dilmun Burial Mounds for 15 minutes to see the ancient royal mounds dating back nearly 4,000 years in the village of A'Ali. The tour concludes with a 20-minute visit to A’Ali Pottery to observe traditional pottery making. Included in the tour are carbonated beverages, bottled water, on-board WiFi, and air conditioning. Lunch and pickup or drop-off at the cruise terminal are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Al-Fateh Grand Mosque
The tour starts at 9 AM with a 35-minute visit to Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the world featuring a fiberglass dome and detailed Arabic calligraphy. On Fridays, only photo stops are allowed outside the mosque.
35 min
Bahrain National Museum
Proceed to the Bahrain National Museum to examine exhibits that represent more than 6000 years of Bahrain’s history and culture. The museum remains closed on Tuesdays.
60 min
Qal'at al-Bahrain
A 10-minute drive west of Manama brings you to Qal'at al-Bahrain, a fort built by the Portuguese in the 16th century on an ancient mound inhabited since 2300 BC. This UNESCO World Heritage site features excavations of residential, commercial, public, military, and religious buildings. The site is closed on Mondays.
60 min
Bab el-Bahrain Souk
After visiting the historic Bab el-Bahrain building, take a one-hour break for lunch on your own. This stop also offers an opportunity to appreciate the traditional architecture. On Fridays, only photo stops are allowed.
60 min
Bahrain International Circuit
Visit the Bahrain International Circuit for one hour to browse the souvenir shop and see an overview of the race track.
60 min
Royal Camel Farm
At the Royal Camel Farm in Sakhir, spend 30 minutes meeting the royal camels. Falcons are also present during winter months.
30 min
Oil Museum and first oil well
A 15-minute stop to see the first oil well in Bahrain and visit the Oil Museum that covers recent industrial history.
15 min
Tree Of Life
Visit the Tree of Life for 30 minutes to see a solitary mesquite tree that has stood in Bahrain’s desert for over 400 years.
30 min
Dilmun Burial Mounds
Visit the Dilmun Burial Mounds located in the historic village of A'Ali. Bahrain contains over 100,000 Dilmun-era burial mounds, but the 17 royal mounds here, built nearly 4000 years ago, highlight the site's importance in antiquity.
15 min
A’Ali Pottery
The tour ends with a 20-minute visit to A’Ali Pottery to watch traditional pottery craftsmanship.
20 min
Meeting point
Bus station opposite of water fountain
End point
Bus station opposite of water fountain
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.