Full Day Qatar's North And West tour || History & Heritage
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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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Private Tour
Pickup included
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Reviews
281 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice day trip
saskili,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice day trip that offers you many impressions of Qatar. Our guide Abdullah told us a lot and showed us... you sit in the car a lot, get to see a lot and get off at the individual sights again and again.... We were driven safely, picked up on time and returned
Discovery day Qatar
gaxuxanel,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice day we could discover the north and west of the country in one day Too bad for mangroves the weather is too dry and little water Hassan was a good guide and very nice Stop at a gas station for lunch or plan something to eat Drivers drive a bit fast for us European we are not used to but it is an experience!
Qatar North & West
Slainth,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely day exploring the country outside Doha. Our guide Abdul Rehman was a good driver , friendly, helpful & knowledgeable about the places we visited. He made sure we had plenty of time to explore each stop and had time to take photographs. A very informative day out.
Disappointing tour
Lynn H,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Our guide Hassan was kind but had minimal knowledge of Qatar. When we stopped he visited with his friend Abdul and didn’t talk with us. In the car he talked on the phone with Abdul. He told us incorrect information or admitted he didn’t know the answers. I talked with a woman who went on this tour with another company and she said her guide was so knowledgeable. I felt cheated.
West and north Qatar tour
mumtazp2022,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour with Suleiman as our driver exploring West Qatar. We saw the camel track, the mushroom rock formations, the west and east towers and then finally watched the sunset at Zerkreet beach. It was a lovely experience and huge thank you to Suleiman for his kind hospitality and being a wonderful guide and driver. Thank you for taking the lovely pictures for us too. A few of them are below. Huge thank you once again for a memorable experience.
Good cross-section of...
THOMASP,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good cross-section of Qatari-historical sites outside of Doha. Guide Adnan passionately shared his love for the country and fostered dialogue between his guests with humor and patience, enabling each guest to make the experience uniquely their own.
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!
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