North Qatar Guided Expedition to Nature Charms
Overview
Available languages
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 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.
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.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private North Guided Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
Shared north tour
Pickup and drop-off included
Duration: 4 hours
Water
4x4
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experiance
ivanob785,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience, very positive and interesting driver. Places on a trip are good as well as drive in a car. I recommend it to everyone
Wonderful trip
N5561VCpetrap,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a beautiful experience. The locations are beautiful and very photogenic, not crowded at all, we were almost alone at all the locations. The driver was absolutely amazing and answered all the questions we had. Would absolutely recommend!
Fun experience
Q6089XWirism,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it, the tour guide was really interesting and it was comfortable ride. Amazing experience. I would recommend it for every one.
Experience worth repeating
643lana ,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it, good tour guide, it was really fun and its worth going. I would recommend it for everyone who is visiting Qatar and loves nature and loves learning about the culture
Trip to North Qatar
O830HImias,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing, the tour guide is really interesting he gave us many recomendations and learned some croatian sayings, we explained our history and he explained Qatar’s history, really educational, would reccomend!
Great trip and tour guides
Happiness60022926094,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guides are really nice, kind and know a lot about Qatar. Trip was very nice, we saw the Mangrove forest, Purple island, abandoned villages and the fortress. I would go again on this trip.
Amazing tour
Mouazzam N,,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It 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
1.00I 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
5.00Our 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
5.00Its 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.
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