Full-Day North and West Qatar History and Heritage Tour Including Al Khor, Al Zubarah Fort and Zekreet Fort
by Golden Adventures Qatar
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This full-day tour covers northern and western Qatar over six to eight hours, starting from Doha. The first stop is Al Khor, located 50 kilometers north of Doha. Visitors spend about 30 minutes exploring this historic harbor, once the center of Qatar’s pearling industry. The visit includes the corniche, mangrove colonies, and a local museum that displays the history of fishing, pearling, and dhow building. The tour then continues to Al Thakhira Beach for 30 minutes to view its important mangrove colony, which serves as a natural habitat for birds and fish and helps prevent coastal erosion. Next is a 40-minute visit to Purple Island (Al Khor Island), northeast of Qatar, known for its diverse flora and fauna. The group then travels to Al Zubarah Fort for a one-hour visit. This UNESCO World Heritage site is located on the northwest coast and stands near the ruins of an ancient trading and pearling port. The fort houses archaeological artifacts uncovered by an international team led by the Qatar Museums Authority, illustrating the area's historical importance. Afterward, the tour stops for 30 minutes at Al Jumail, an old pearling and fishing village that reflects traditional Qatari heritage. The next stop is Ash-Shahaniyah, where visitors spend 30 minutes watching camel racing training at the local track. The western part of the tour includes a 40-minute visit to the ruins of Zekreet Fort, a historic site that shows two phases of construction. The final stop is the EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST sculpture by Richard Serra in the Brouq nature reserve, where visitors spend about 35 minutes. This modern sculpture consists of four steel plates, each over 14 meters tall, stretching more than a kilometer and carefully aligned with the desert landscape. The tour includes bottled water, tea, coffee, in-vehicle air conditioning, and insurance. Lunch and snacks are not provided. The tour is available as either a group or private option, depending on the booking choice.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Al Khor
Al Khor, 50 kilometers north of Doha, means "sea on three sides" in Arabic. Older than Doha but smaller, it was once Qatar's pearling center before cultured pearls appeared. The harbor has traditional fishing dhows, a corniche leading to mangroves, and a museum about fishing, pearling, and dhow building. Visitors spend about 30 minutes here.
30 min
Al Thakhira Beach
This stop includes a 30-minute visit to the mangrove colony at Al Thakhira Beach. The mangroves provide habitat for birds, fish, and other wildlife and help prevent coastal erosion. It is both a natural environmental resource and a tourism site in Qatar.
30 min
Purple Island - Al Khor Island
Purple Island, also known as Bin Ghannam Island, lies northeast of Qatar near Al Khor city. About an hour’s drive from Doha, it is known for its natural environment and diverse plant and animal life. Visitors spend about 40 minutes exploring this area.
40 min
Al Zubara Fort
Located in northwestern Qatar, Al Zubarah Fort was built beside the ruins of an older fort. Historically a busy port for trade, fishing, and pearling, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fort houses artifacts discovered by an international archaeological team led by Qatar Museums Authority. Visitors have 1 hour to explore the renovated fort and displays.
60 min
Al Jumail
Al Jumail is an old pearling and fishing village where visitors can learn about Qatar’s history and heritage. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Ash-Shahaniyah
At Ash-Shahaniyah, the tour includes a 30-minute stop to view the camel racing track while camels are in training.
30 min
Zekreet Fort Ruins
The Zekreet Fort ruins, visited for about 40 minutes, represent one of Qatar’s rare historical landmarks. The fort shows evidence of two different construction phases.
40 min
EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST by Richard Serra
This sculpture in the Brouq nature reserve consists of four steel plates, each over 14 meters high, stretching over one kilometer. Created to align with the desert’s topography, it provides a modern yet enduring installation. The visit lasts about 35 minutes.
35 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day North and West Qatar History and Heritage Tour Including Al Khor, Al Zubarah Fort and Zekreet Fort
by Golden Adventures Qatar
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.$298Overview
This full-day tour covers northern and western Qatar over six to eight hours, starting from Doha. The first stop is Al Khor, located 50 kilometers north of Doha. Visitors spend about 30 minutes exploring this historic harbor, once the center of Qatar’s pearling industry. The visit includes the corniche, mangrove colonies, and a local museum that displays the history of fishing, pearling, and dhow building. The tour then continues to Al Thakhira Beach for 30 minutes to view its important mangrove colony, which serves as a natural habitat for birds and fish and helps prevent coastal erosion. Next is a 40-minute visit to Purple Island (Al Khor Island), northeast of Qatar, known for its diverse flora and fauna. The group then travels to Al Zubarah Fort for a one-hour visit. This UNESCO World Heritage site is located on the northwest coast and stands near the ruins of an ancient trading and pearling port. The fort houses archaeological artifacts uncovered by an international team led by the Qatar Museums Authority, illustrating the area's historical importance. Afterward, the tour stops for 30 minutes at Al Jumail, an old pearling and fishing village that reflects traditional Qatari heritage. The next stop is Ash-Shahaniyah, where visitors spend 30 minutes watching camel racing training at the local track. The western part of the tour includes a 40-minute visit to the ruins of Zekreet Fort, a historic site that shows two phases of construction. The final stop is the EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST sculpture by Richard Serra in the Brouq nature reserve, where visitors spend about 35 minutes. This modern sculpture consists of four steel plates, each over 14 meters tall, stretching more than a kilometer and carefully aligned with the desert landscape. The tour includes bottled water, tea, coffee, in-vehicle air conditioning, and insurance. Lunch and snacks are not provided. The tour is available as either a group or private option, depending on the booking choice.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Al Khor
Al Khor, 50 kilometers north of Doha, means "sea on three sides" in Arabic. Older than Doha but smaller, it was once Qatar's pearling center before cultured pearls appeared. The harbor has traditional fishing dhows, a corniche leading to mangroves, and a museum about fishing, pearling, and dhow building. Visitors spend about 30 minutes here.
30 min
Al Thakhira Beach
This stop includes a 30-minute visit to the mangrove colony at Al Thakhira Beach. The mangroves provide habitat for birds, fish, and other wildlife and help prevent coastal erosion. It is both a natural environmental resource and a tourism site in Qatar.
30 min
Purple Island - Al Khor Island
Purple Island, also known as Bin Ghannam Island, lies northeast of Qatar near Al Khor city. About an hour’s drive from Doha, it is known for its natural environment and diverse plant and animal life. Visitors spend about 40 minutes exploring this area.
40 min
Al Zubara Fort
Located in northwestern Qatar, Al Zubarah Fort was built beside the ruins of an older fort. Historically a busy port for trade, fishing, and pearling, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fort houses artifacts discovered by an international archaeological team led by Qatar Museums Authority. Visitors have 1 hour to explore the renovated fort and displays.
60 min
Al Jumail
Al Jumail is an old pearling and fishing village where visitors can learn about Qatar’s history and heritage. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Ash-Shahaniyah
At Ash-Shahaniyah, the tour includes a 30-minute stop to view the camel racing track while camels are in training.
30 min
Zekreet Fort Ruins
The Zekreet Fort ruins, visited for about 40 minutes, represent one of Qatar’s rare historical landmarks. The fort shows evidence of two different construction phases.
40 min
EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST by Richard Serra
This sculpture in the Brouq nature reserve consists of four steel plates, each over 14 meters high, stretching over one kilometer. Created to align with the desert’s topography, it provides a modern yet enduring installation. The visit lasts about 35 minutes.
35 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.