Authentic Qatari Food & Culture Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Souq Waqif's vibrant market
- Taste traditional Qatari dishes
- Discover Msheireb Downtown's modern architecture
- Learn about Qatari culture and history
- Enjoy a guided walking tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Souq Waqif and Msheireb Downtown
- Sampling of traditional Qatari dishes
- Cultural insights into Qatari heritage
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
Pickup start from doha city limit
Visit Souq waqif which is the oldest marketplace in Doha. The Souq sells traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs, It is also home to restaurants and Shisha lounges. The original building dates back at least from the 20th Century in a traditional Qatari architectural style.
Msheireb Downtown Doha is a growing place with the current architecture, glowing white mosques, and a cluster of history museums housed in elegant, Arabic-fashion mansions. Qatari family life is portrayed in Radwani House, at the same time as Bin Jalmood House has exhibitions on worldwide slavery
Drop Off service
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the availability of the tour on your preferred date
- Confirm the meeting point and time
- Inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a camera to capture the vibrant scenes
- Stay hydrated; carry a bottle of water
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- - Meal and drinks during day time not provided during (ramadan month 1-29 March 2025)
Traveler reviews
Not a food tour!
This is NOT a food tour! The title of this tour is a bit misleading. This is a tour of the souq and Qatar culture, with a traditional meal at the end. We thought it was food tour, and we visited during Ramadan and were very jet lagged - the tour wouldn’t begin until 6pm, and we wouldn’t have dinner after 8pm, which wouldn’t do for us adjusting to the time zone. So we asked the tour operator if we could do a boat tour instead, which they were able to arrange for us. We did that late afternoon and that was fun, and our guide J was good. Just beware that this is not a food tour; it would be better if Viator changes the name of this tour so it would be more accurate.
Great tour led by excellent host
Javid was excellent. He's very knowledgeable about the area and explained many aspects of life in the region. Great communication prior to pick up and super friendly. Totally recommend to anyone interested in leaning about Doha.
Highly Recommend Food and Market Tour
Had a great experience touring Souq Waqif and eating yummy Qatari food. Javid was a great guide and took me to shops that were selling items I was looking for.
Great experience & Great guide.
First time in Doha and l love it! Amir was a great guide, very professional, knowledgeable about the Qatar history, and he is very friendly. It’s worth every penny. I really enjoyed the tour and delicious dinner at Souq Waqif.
Recommended if you have a few hours to spare
Emir was a wonderful tour guide. We took photos near the skyline and got to walk around the souq waqif - he took us around the falcon market and we also saw horses and camels. He walked us through various shops and took us to eat at a local restaurant. Recommend this for a short tour!