Doha: Northern Qatar Guided Tour with Al Zubarah Fort
ID: GYG1086598-1668847
Category:
Country: Qatar
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the northern region of Qatar on a guided tour from Doha. Visit Al Zubarah Fort, a traditional Qatari village, and Olafur Eliasson’s art installation in the desert.
Explore North of Qatar with a comfortable drive-by vehicle to discover the heritage of Qatar on a North tour. After a hotel pickup from Doha, go to Al Zubara Fort, an important archaeological site with a fortress that has been turned into a museum.
Continue to Al Khor, a town known for its harbor and lovely beaches. Head to your next stop, Al Khor Island, also known as Jazirat bin Ghanim and Purple Island, accommodating the only archaeological site in the country attributable to the second millennium BC.
Then, make a stop at al Dhakhira city, which used to be a fisherman and pearl hunter village to see the cargo and fishing dhow boats. Finally, bid farewell to your guide and head back to your hotel in Doha.
Highlights
- Step back in time at Al Zubarah Fort, Qatar’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit a traditional Qatari village and learn about desert life
- Enjoy breathtaking views across the Arabian Gulf from Al Shamal
- Discover Olafur Eliasson’s art installation in the heart of the desert
- Explore the roots of Qatar’s history and experience its traditional heritage
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection
Stay hydrated during the tour
INCLUDED
- Visit to Al Zubarah Fort
- Visit to a traditional Qatari village
- Visit to Al Shamal
- Visit to Olafur Eliasson’s art installation
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
