North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony
Overview
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There is so much to see of Qatar beyond the city. You'll head out of Doha to see Qatar's history in its Northern areas, starting with a visit to the Al- Khor Harbor, a former rich center for the local pearl and fishing industries. It continues to be a busy port full of fishermen hard at work. Next stop is at Al Thakira is your next stop, and this beautiful expanse of natural greenery, full of mangroves and glorious waterways. It's a lovely paradise in the middle of the desert.You then head to the Zubarah Fort, which is a historic military fort that hold numerous artifacts as well as a site of significance in Qatari culture.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
The pickup service is expected to arrive within 45 minutes of your designated booking time. Our guide will reach out to you to provide information regarding the pickup. The tour will begin at the time of your pickup.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Doha
Pick-up from your selected hotel/ location/Airport
Al Khor
Al Khor is a coastal city in northern Qatar, located 50 kilometers north of the capital, Doha. Considered one of Qatar's largest cities. Al Khor is home to many employees of the oil industry due to its proximity to Qatar's northern oil and natural gas fields and to Ras Laffan Industrial City. It is one of the proposed venues for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
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Reviews
426 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
North of Qatar tour
Jet54447362054,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience on this tour, and our guide Saad was outstanding. He was friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable, making the entire tour both informative and enjoyable. Saad shared great stories and insights that really brought the places we visited to life, and he made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged throughout. The tour was well-organized and moved at a perfect pace, never feeling rushed. Saad’s positive energy and attention to detail made a big difference, and it was clear he genuinely cares about providing a great experience. I highly recommend this tour. It was a memorable and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
Qatar the Fort and beyond
F4144BEdianem,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day! We learned so much about the history and culture of the area from our guide as he drove us to the sites. We visited the pearl diving village reconstruction on the way back. We finished the day at the Qatar history museum and walked to the market. If you only have a day to visit, this should be on your list!
Exceptional North Qatar Tour—Abood Made It Unforgettable
stefanl306,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience on the North Qatar Tour! The itinerary was well-organized, allowing us to explore Al Khor Harbour, Al Zubara Fort, and the beautiful mangroves at Al Thakhira beach. What truly made the trip special was our driver, Abood. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable and informed at every stop. The private, air-conditioned transport and thoughtful touches like bottled water and traditional Tea made everything even better. Highly recommended—especially if you get Abood as your driver!
Great experience !
Noor M,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience exploring the history of Qatar with our guide, Rehan. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and super helpful throughout the trip. He explained the history and culture clearly and made the tour both interesting and enjoyable. We really appreciated his guidance and would highly recommend him.
The tour gives you a good...
Nicholas K,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour gives you a good scope of Northern Qatar. You will see villages that were once responsible for Qatar’s main source of income throughout history, pearling and fishing. My guide Rehan was very friendly and informative and was happy to answer any questions I had. If you’re also looking for insight on how life is like in Qatar now, Rehan was also happy to answer which was very insightful. Overall I was very happy with the tour. Thank you.
Good roundtrip in Qatar
Arto R,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a good overview about Qatar in that area. We saw the fish market and mangrove area well. Fortress is also hood to see.
Perfect half day trip
NettaB5,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a perfect half day trip with my 8-year old.. and Saloo, our driver and tour guide, was very accommodating with his service.
Great Guide, Not so Great Sites
LadieBecky,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Salooo was a wonderful guide. He told us all about the sites, answered questions, and took photos for us. He ensured we had time to walk around and enjoy each stop. Nevertheless, the sites themselves weren’t the most impressive. I would skip this one next time because the sites were just meh.
Great Experience
amaseefa,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Akhtar was an amazing guide. He helped ensure that we had a great experience. We also spent a good amount of time in each stop. Highly recommend
A good way of getting out of the city
Ian R,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This tour is an efficient and interesting way to explore what Qatar is like outside the sparkling modernity of Doha, to discover what life was like before the cataclysmic discovery of oil and gas. Recommended.
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