Full Day Qatar's North And West tour || History & Heritage
Overview
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Embark on the ultimate cultural journey as we take you through northern and western Qatar, regions rich in history and breathtaking landscapes. Begin at Al Khor’s harbor, once the country’s hub for pearl diving and fishing, before passing through Al Thakira to see its lush mangroves. Discover the iconic Al Zubarah Fort, Qatar’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore a traditional Qatari village built from limestone and mud. At Al Shamal, enjoy panoramic views where Bahrain is visible on clear days. Continue to the west coast and visit the 18th-century Zekreet Fort, surrounded by striking desert scenery. Capture the famous umbrella-shaped rock, a natural wonder and photographer’s favorite. Finally, explore the Zekreet Peninsula, home to unique limestone formations and a protected wildlife reserve. This tour offers an extraordinary blend of heritage, nature, and adventure — the perfect way to discover the timeless beauty of Qatar.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kindly choose your preferred option: group or private
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Al Khor
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 center 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.
Al Thakhira Beach
The mangroves colony is not only a major tourism product for Qatar but an important natural environmental resource for Qatar. It provides a natural habitat and a sanctuary for birds, fish and other animals as well as prevent coastal erosion.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Insurance
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Snacks
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Small Group Tour
Pickup included
Private Tour
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Reviews
276 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Would do it again
Antje L,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything as described. Try to Switch Front seats in car everytime so everybody hast the benefits. Saw many camels
Must try tour in Qatar!
mynamenae n,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful trip with a wonderful guide! Ahmad showed us around and was extra mindful of all of our needs. He's also a wonderful photographer 📸 Definitely recommend!!
Excellent trip
martinan1901,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was excellent. The activities were very interesting, and we had enough time for everything. Our guide and driver, Ahmad Aurangzeb, gave us a lot of useful information and was available for anything we needed. He truly deserves high praise.”
Something different about Qatar
Joanne L,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Abdul was very responsible, texted the day before about pick up details and he was punctual. Giving us explanation on the places we passed by and went. Glad I went on this tour and we saw the camels racing!
Very great day trip.
anmoly796,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Ahmed was very nice and told us about the history of the places we been. The car that they used was also good. He also took us to a very nice cafe.
Mangroves, scripts and camels
Onecityatatime123,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I normally hate writing negative reviews and the only reason this didn’t score lower is because the guide was generally nice. But some things were atypical, I am not sure if this was a new route for this guide but I have never had any guide before ever just read off his phone a script about the place. It just seem generally unprepared. The scenery was nice and give it was for a half day tour you still have your evening free. The mangroves were my favorite, everything else was also nice but not super out of this world.
Outstanding Tour Experience in Doha
Martin H,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took this tour in Doha, Qatar on December 21, 2025, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. Our guide, Ahamd Aurangzeb, made the entire day both informative and very enjoyable for the whole group. We visited the Al Thakira mangroves, explored Al Jumail, a former fishing village about 200 years old that has been abandoned for around 40 years, and saw fascinating sites including desert ruins, camels, and the East–West/West–East artwork by Richard Serra. At every stop, Ahamd explained the background, history, and significance of each place very clearly and in an engaging way. He always made sure we knew exactly where we were and what made each location special. What really stood out was how helpful, attentive, and calm he was throughout the entire day. His explanations were thoughtful and well-structured, and he created a relaxed, pleasant atmosphere that made the tour enjoyable for everyone. I can highly recommend this tour, especially with Ahamd as a guide. He truly made the experience memorable.
Visit to north & west Qatar
Ken C,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although not the best day for travelling with the first rain in 18 months, the tour presented a good overview of the areas visited Our tour guide, Ahmad Aurangzeb provided good commentary on the history of each site A great full day of touring the north and west of Qatar
Great excursion to see Qatar
A T,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience to see Qatar. Our guide Adnan was a very good driver who told a lot about the sights. The whole excursion was relaxed and the wishes of the customer were listened to.
Qatar North trip
Peter N,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We were picked up neatly on time to our hotel by Ahmad. The guide was very friendly. The full tour lasted more than 6 hours where we could visit several stops in beautiful places
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