Full-Day Tour of Qatar North and West with Pickup from Doha
by Arabian Tourism
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This full-day bus tour lasts about 6 to 7 hours and covers northern and western Qatar, starting with pickup from Doha. The tour first passes through Doha to Al Khor, where guests can see the coastal area before visiting Purple Island, known for its mangrove colony that supports local wildlife and helps prevent coastal erosion. The next stop is Al Zubara Fort, located in the northwest of Qatar. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was once a thriving port for trade, fishing, and pearling. Visitors can explore the archaeological site and see artifacts uncovered by international experts displayed in the renovated fort. The tour continues to Al Jumail, a traditional Qatari village with limestone and mud houses, where guests can learn about the area's history and culture. From there, the group heads west to the Zekreet Peninsula, visiting Zekreet Fort ruins and observing the umbrella-shaped rock, a notable natural formation popular for photography. The limestone landscape here includes a wildlife reserve. Additional stops include the Al Shahaniya Racetrack, known for its camel racing, and a visit to Al Khor town, which features a scenic harbor with traditional dhows, a corniche, mangrove areas, and a museum focused on fishing, pearling, and dhow building. The tour concludes with a stop at the East-West/West-East steel sculpture by Richard Serra in the Brouq Nature Reserve, a large-scale modern art installation set in the desert. The return to Doha includes a visit to Zekreet Beach before drop-off. Included in the tour are bottled water, an English-speaking licensed guide, air conditioning during transport, and tea and coffee. The tour is limited to six travelers.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Doha
The tour begins with a drive passing through Doha towards Al Khor, lasting about 35 minutes.
35 min
Purple Island - Al Khor Island
A 30-minute visit to the mangrove colony that serves as a natural habitat for birds and fish and helps prevent coastal erosion.
30 min
Al Zubara Fort
A 60-minute stop at the northwestern fort built near ancient ruins. Al Zubarah was a historic port for trade, fishing, and pearling. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, ongoing archaeological work has uncovered artifacts shown in the renovated fort.
60 min
Al Jumail
A 45-minute visit to this traditional village in northern Qatar, featuring limestone and mud houses. The guide explains its role in Qatari history and culture, including the pearl diving and fishing heritage of Al Khor harbor and nearby mangroves.
45 min
Al Zubara Fort
A 50-minute stop continuing from north to west Qatar, revisiting the historic fortified area.
50 min
Zekreet Fort Ruins
A 35-minute visit to the 18th-century fort ruins on the west coast, surrounded by dunes and limestone formations. The umbrella-shaped rock here is a common subject for photography. The area includes a wildlife reserve.
35 min
Al Shahaniya Racetrack
A 25-minute stop at the location known for camel racing events along the west coast.
25 min
Al Khor
A 45-minute visit to the coastal town located 50 kilometres north of Doha. Al Khor is older but smaller than Doha and was once the center of Qatar's pearling industry before cultured pearls reduced its importance. The town has a harbor with traditional fishing dhows, a corniche leading to mangrove colonies, and a museum displaying the fishing, pearling, and dhow building industries.
45 min
EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST by Richard Serra
A 60-minute stop at the Brouq Nature Reserve to view the steel sculpture spanning over a kilometer. It consists of four steel plates each over fourteen meters tall, designed to align with the desert’s topography.
60 min
Zekreet Beach
A 35-minute final stop at the beach area before returning to Doha for drop-off.
35 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Tour of Qatar North and West with Pickup from Doha
by Arabian Tourism
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.$260Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 6 to 7 hours and covers northern and western Qatar, starting with pickup from Doha. The tour first passes through Doha to Al Khor, where guests can see the coastal area before visiting Purple Island, known for its mangrove colony that supports local wildlife and helps prevent coastal erosion. The next stop is Al Zubara Fort, located in the northwest of Qatar. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was once a thriving port for trade, fishing, and pearling. Visitors can explore the archaeological site and see artifacts uncovered by international experts displayed in the renovated fort. The tour continues to Al Jumail, a traditional Qatari village with limestone and mud houses, where guests can learn about the area's history and culture. From there, the group heads west to the Zekreet Peninsula, visiting Zekreet Fort ruins and observing the umbrella-shaped rock, a notable natural formation popular for photography. The limestone landscape here includes a wildlife reserve. Additional stops include the Al Shahaniya Racetrack, known for its camel racing, and a visit to Al Khor town, which features a scenic harbor with traditional dhows, a corniche, mangrove areas, and a museum focused on fishing, pearling, and dhow building. The tour concludes with a stop at the East-West/West-East steel sculpture by Richard Serra in the Brouq Nature Reserve, a large-scale modern art installation set in the desert. The return to Doha includes a visit to Zekreet Beach before drop-off. Included in the tour are bottled water, an English-speaking licensed guide, air conditioning during transport, and tea and coffee. The tour is limited to six travelers.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Doha
The tour begins with a drive passing through Doha towards Al Khor, lasting about 35 minutes.
35 min
Purple Island - Al Khor Island
A 30-minute visit to the mangrove colony that serves as a natural habitat for birds and fish and helps prevent coastal erosion.
30 min
Al Zubara Fort
A 60-minute stop at the northwestern fort built near ancient ruins. Al Zubarah was a historic port for trade, fishing, and pearling. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, ongoing archaeological work has uncovered artifacts shown in the renovated fort.
60 min
Al Jumail
A 45-minute visit to this traditional village in northern Qatar, featuring limestone and mud houses. The guide explains its role in Qatari history and culture, including the pearl diving and fishing heritage of Al Khor harbor and nearby mangroves.
45 min
Al Zubara Fort
A 50-minute stop continuing from north to west Qatar, revisiting the historic fortified area.
50 min
Zekreet Fort Ruins
A 35-minute visit to the 18th-century fort ruins on the west coast, surrounded by dunes and limestone formations. The umbrella-shaped rock here is a common subject for photography. The area includes a wildlife reserve.
35 min
Al Shahaniya Racetrack
A 25-minute stop at the location known for camel racing events along the west coast.
25 min
Al Khor
A 45-minute visit to the coastal town located 50 kilometres north of Doha. Al Khor is older but smaller than Doha and was once the center of Qatar's pearling industry before cultured pearls reduced its importance. The town has a harbor with traditional fishing dhows, a corniche leading to mangrove colonies, and a museum displaying the fishing, pearling, and dhow building industries.
45 min
EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST by Richard Serra
A 60-minute stop at the Brouq Nature Reserve to view the steel sculpture spanning over a kilometer. It consists of four steel plates each over fourteen meters tall, designed to align with the desert’s topography.
60 min
Zekreet Beach
A 35-minute final stop at the beach area before returning to Doha for drop-off.
35 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.