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A beige Land Rover parked in front of a historic fort with crenellated walls. 1
A large fort with a cannon in front. 2
A coastal mangrove forest with dense vegetation and shallow water. 3
A desert landscape with a large, unfinished building featuring a tall, cylindrical tower. 4
A historical building with arched windows and a tower. 5

Discover North Qatar: Culture, History & Heritage Tour

By Arabian Tourism
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €52 and current price is €34 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

the ultimate in tours that takes you to the northern part of Qatar which plays a great role in the country’s rich culture and history. Our tour guide will take you on a time travel starting at Al Khor’s harbour, the countrys centre for pearl diving & fishing in the old times. Passing through Al Thakira, you will visit the mangroves.
The Zubara Fort – Qatar’s first UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE is well known as an archaeological landscape. Until this day, teams of archaeologists are having on going excavations to develop and maintain its legacy. We then continue tovVisit a traditional Qatari village with houses made of limestone & mud and in while at Al Shamal, you can see Bahrain on clear days.

Activity location

  • Al Khor
    • Al Khor, Qatar

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Al Khor
    • Al Khor, Qatar

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Group North Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
€51.18
€34.29 x 1 Adult€34.29
Total
The previous price was €51.18 and current price is €34.29
33% off

Private North Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€130.13 x 1 Adult€130.13
Total
Price is €130.13

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Private Transport ( for Private Tour )
  • Inclusions
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • Exclusions
    All Fees and Taxes

Know before you book

    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Al Khor

  • 45m
Also spelled Al Khawr means "sea on threesides" in Arabic. Older than Doha but far smaller in size. Al Khor is located an easy 50 kilometres to the north of Doha. It used to be the centre of the pearling industry in Qatar but lost its importance after the introduction of cultured pearls. It now boasts a scenic harbour where you can find traditional fishing dhows, a corniche leading to mangrove colonies and a museum showcasing the fishing, pearling and dhow building industries.

Purple Island - Al Khor Island

  • 45m
A serene island set amidst nature beyond Al Khor is the Purple Island abundant of mangroves and lush greenery. This island brings you an opportunity to reconnect with nature away from the hustle-bustle of the city. From long walks and family picnics to kayaking options, the Purple Island has something for everyone in the family.

Al Zubara Fort

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Situated on the North-Western part of Qatar, the Al Zubarah Fort was built besides the ruins of an ancient fort. Al-Zubarah was once a flourishing port and a centre of trade, fishing and pearling. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, this protected area has become one of the most important archaeological sites in Qatar. An international team of archaeologists and antiquities experts, led by the Qatar Museums Authority, have uncovered many of the artefacts which are displayed in the renovated fort.

2394+R3

  • 40m
The twenty circular shelters, three single rings and two double rings that make up this site-specific artwork appear at first glance to be scattered about the desert landscape at random. They are, however, positioned according to the axes of a fivefold symmetrical pattern, with the ten shelters at the centre forming a pentagram. The principles behind such patterns were recently discovered by mathematicians in the West although they may have informed some of the sophisticated designs found in Islamic cultures since medieval times.

Location

Activity location

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    Al Khor
    • Al Khor, Qatar

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Al Khor
    • Al Khor, Qatar

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