North Qatar Guided Expedition to Nature Charms

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Join us on an unforgettable North Qatar tour, where history, culture, and nature come together. Begin your journey at the iconic Zubara Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and delve into Qatar's past at the ancient Jumail Village. Then, unwind at Purple Island, where serene mangroves and diverse wildlife offer a peaceful retreat in nature. Perfect for history buffs and nature enthusiasts alike, this tour promises a rich and immersive experience through the hidden gems of northern Qatar.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Coffee and/or Tea

Lunch

Breakfast

Dinner

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Al Khor

Al khor is the 2nd big city of Qatar, in Al khor the travelers will visit the old harbour where they will see the old style boats which they used for fishing in the past and still they are using the wooden boats for fishing.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Purple Island - Al Khor Island

Purple Island, located in the northeast of Qatar near Al Khor, is a tranquil natural spot known for its stunning mangroves, vibrant birdlife, and shallow lagoons. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, it offers opportunities for kayaking, birdwatching, and peaceful walks amid scenic landscapes. The island is also historically significant, once a center for ancient dye production, giving it its unique name.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

North Qatar Guided Expedition to Nature Charms

Pickup included

Shared north tour

Pickup and drop-off included
Duration: 4 hours
Water
4x4
Pickup included

Reviews

4.43

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing tour
Mouazzam N,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing tour. Arum told us about history of Qatar and we visit different places.Mangroves and fort was fascinating sites and we enjoyed the tour
Tour operator tried to charge me triple
Steve S,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
I had booked this as a solo traveler, but made it part of a shared trip (i.e. other groups could be added to my tour). Nobody else added, so at the last minute the tour operator told me that it would be a private tour and tried to charge me 3x the price. My only other option was to go on a 4-hour shared tour of Doha, which is what I did. That was a decent tour, but not what I signed up for. Asking for 3x the price just because nobody else signed up wasn't fair--I shouldn't get charged more just because nobody else signed up for the tour, as that's not my fault. As a result, I never saw this part of Qatar. The substitute 4-hour tour of Doha was the same as what many others offer (and I had already booked another Viator tour of Doha), so I made the best of a bad situation. If you really want to go on this tour...this may not be your best option.
Great tour in Qatar's north
michaelhL3429JJ,
Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Arum picked us up on time in a comfortable vehicle at the hotel in Doha, and then we first went via Al Khor, where we briefly visited an old fishing port, to the mangrove forests in the northwest, where we had the opportunity to explore part of the nature reserve on a wooden jetty. Afterwards we drove further northeast to the fortress of Al Zubara. Here we had ample opportunity to explore the fortress and the interesting museum (was included in the price). Afterwards we stopped at a larger excavation site where an ancient settlement of Qatari pearl divers is gradually being uncovered. Then we went back to Doha. We would particularly like to praise our great guide Arum, who has a huge historical, social and general knowledge of Qatar and has provided us with information in a polite, unobtrusive and entertaining way - highly recommended! Overall a nice four-hour tour where you could learn a lot about the country. Not recommended for children, though, because maybe not spectacular enough.
Best tour of north qatar
Arum S,
Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Its was one of the best tour that i had in qatar. The guide arum was super nice and he explained everything to us in a very interesting way. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is looking for the history of qatar.
Kind guide and speaking excellent english
Anita S,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was really pleasant trip. Our guide Arum was explaining us many interesting things about Qatar and Doha with good english (unlike other tourist guides in Qatar). We were visiting places: Abondoned village Al Jumail had wonderfull shallow water beach and Al Zubarah Fort was very peacefull place.
Excellent Tour Guide in Qatar
Shanks555,
Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mouzam was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. We learnt so much about Qatar from .luzam. Who described everything we drove past and gave us very insightful history about Qatar. He even treated us to a lovely tea during the trip. As we traveled with a 2 year old, Mouzam was kind and considerate of our needs e.g. finding us a bathroom stop on the journey. I would highly recommend Mouzam as your tour guide when in Qatar. Thank you very much for a fantastic trip!
Convenient and Comfortable tour
Voyager80626,
Dec 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed our guided tour with Arum who was very knowledgeable about the history and heritage of Qatar . The tour was around 4 hours and very comfortable . Hotel pick up and drop off was also very convenient. Definitely recommend Arum for any guided tours in Qatar