North Qatar Half-Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore UNESCO-listed Al Zubarah Fort
- Discover the unique Purple Island
- Experience serene mangrove forests
- Learn about Qatar's rich history
- Enjoy a comfortable, guided tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Visit to Al Zubarah Fort
- Exploration of Purple Island
- Mangrove forest tour
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pick-up from your selected hotel/ location/Airport
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.
The Purple Island, also known as Al Khor Island, is a beautiful place in Al Khor, about an hour's drive from Doha. It is a small island, connected to the mainland by a narrow path that is broken at different points to allow water to flow towards the mangrove forest.
Al Thakhira is a town on the coast of the Al Khor municipality in Qatar, about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) northeast of the city of Al Khor City and 60 kilometres (37 mi) from the capital Doha. It is closely affiliated with Al Khor City, with both having been founded by the Al Muhannadi tribe. Like other coastal settlements in the area, its inhabitants historically relied solely on pearling and fishing for sustenance
Al zubara also known as Fort Zubara(h) is a historic Qatari military fortress built under the oversight of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in 1938.
Drop off at your selected hotel/ location/Airport
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour is conducted in English; ensure understanding of the language.
- Confirm pickup location and time with the tour operator in advance.
- Be prepared for outdoor conditions; check the weather forecast before booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for various terrains.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Dress code: cover your knees and shoulders, regardless of whether you are male or female/ Don’t wear anything see-through.
Traveler reviews
Kind and respectful tour guide - thank you Junaidd!
Excellent trip. Our driver and tour guide Junaidd was courteous and respectful. I was travelling with my elderly Mother and niece and he was very helpful and knowledgeable about the sites we visited. Enjoyed this experience immensely and would highly recommend! Thank you Junaidd!
Excellent Tour for Qatari sights outside Doha!
Great trip to see Qatar! Javid took us to three sites ( a fishing area/market for processing fresh fish, a mangrove swamp and purple island and then the Al Zubarah fortress replica) . This provides a fairly thorough coverage of the key attractions of Qatar that are not in Doha. He also provided us with chilled water bottles during the trip and took great pictures of us at different locations!
Amazing experience
Great tour! A good combination of history, nature a local fish market. Our tour guide, Junaid was very nice, knowledgeable and shared with us a lot of information and his love for Qatar. We are very happy we did this tour.
Get out of the city and go north Qatar!
Junaid was a great host, thank you for everything! Very knowledgeable about all things in Qatar as well as the key landmarks on this trip.
Nort qatar tour
Very good experience to see qatar from the other side and see the heriatge of qatar. Our tutor was very good, he told us everything what we want to know and see. Very peaceful experience