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Doha Highlights: Souq, Corniche & Dhow Cruise
4.9
130 Ratings
Doha
Discover the historical and traditional side of Doha on a guided tour. Explore the city’s landmarks, capture stunning photographs, and enjoy a memorable Dhow Cruise experience.
Discover the historical and traditional side of Doha on a guided tour. Explore the city’s landmarks, capture stunning photographs, and enjoy a memorable Dhow Cruise experience.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Souq Waqif - A traditional marketplace in Qatar, where visitors can explore the Falcon market, Camel stable, Horse stable, spice market, and many other attractions with a history spanning nearly a century.
- Museum of Islamic Art - Located in Doha, Qatar, this prestigious museum was designed by architect I. M. Pei. It features a vast collection…
- Souq Waqif - A traditional marketplace in Qatar, where visitors can explore the Falcon market, Camel stable, Horse stable, spice market, and many other attractions with a history spanning nearly a century.
- Museum of Islamic Art - Located in Doha, Qatar, this prestigious museum was designed by architect I. M. Pei. It features a vast collection of Islamic art and artifacts covering over 1,400 years. Its breathtaking architecture and rich exhibits make it an essential destination for those interested in Islamic culture and history.
- Dhow Boat Rental - Enjoy the beauty of Doha City by sailing on a traditional dhow boat across the Persian Gulf.
- The Corniche - The Doha Corniche is a 7 km waterfront promenade in a semi-circular shape, connecting the old town with the new town. Upon entering the Corniche road, visitors can witness the modern skyline of Qatar, developed over the past two decades.
- Katara Cultural Village - The Cultural Village Foundation is an extraordinary project fostering human interaction through art and cultural exchange. This initiative, made possible by the visionary leadership of HH Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of the State of Qatar, emphasizes the importance of diversity in human development. Katara Cultural Village is the largest and most diverse cultural project in Qatar, offering beautiful theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries, and state-of-the-art facilities. It aims to be a global leader in multicultural activities.
- The Pearl Island - Situated in Doha, Qatar, The Pearl Island is an artificial island covering nearly four square kilometers. It is the first land in Qatar available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals.
- Lusail - Lusail is a newly developed city, envisioned as a futuristic city aligned with Qatar Vision 2030.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned transport
- Tea and coffee refreshments
- English-speaking guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned transport
- Tea and coffee refreshments
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lunch
Additional Information
Experience the highlights of Doha with this half-day tour and traditional Dhow Cruise. Discover the lively Souq Waqif, enjoy a drive along the picturesque Corniche, and admire attractions such as the Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and the opulent Pearl Qatar. Afterwards, unwind on a traditional wooden dhow, cruising past the West Bay…
Experience the highlights of Doha with this half-day tour and traditional Dhow Cruise. Discover the lively Souq Waqif, enjoy a drive along the picturesque Corniche, and admire attractions such as the Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and the opulent Pearl Qatar. Afterwards, unwind on a traditional wooden dhow, cruising past the West Bay skyline and taking in the city from the water. This tour uniquely blends land and sea adventures, offers flexible pacing to match your preferences, provides exclusive photo opportunities, and features expert guides who share insights into Doha’s culture, history, and modern allure - making it an ideal introduction to Qatar’s vibrant capital.
Location
Souq Waqif
Bounded by Al-Souq St & Grand Hamad Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(130 Ratings)
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Jennifer_k
Nov 13, 2025
Saroj - We booked a night city tour and it was great. The dhau ride is stunning with the illuminated skyline. Our guide Saroj was super nice, informative and you could listen to him super
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Staydan212
Nov 10, 2025
Fabulous tour of Doha - We really enjoyed our Doha city tour. Our tour commenced at 2.00pm which was a good time as we were still touring as the sun set and were able to enjoy the city after dark. Would we do this tour again? Yes we would and our guid was fantastic. He was knowledgeable about all things Doha and very engaging his name is Saroj Neumann, a fantastic guide
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Kim_b
Nov 9, 2025
Our Doha city tour with... - Our Doha city tour with Ali was absolutely fantastic! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, informative, and enjoyable. Ali was not only incredibly knowledgeable about Qatari history, culture, and modern development, but he also shared fascinating local stories and insights that made the city come alive.
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Richard_h
Nov 8, 2025
Extraordinary tour and guide - Asif was an extraordinary tour guide who told us multiple times that his job was to make sure we had a great experience! And we did because of our guide. Asif was very flexible about the locations we toured. Our tour was scheduled for half a day Friday, we did not realize that most things were closed because it would was a day of prayers. He explained it to us and suggested that we break the tour unto two mornings so we were able to see more of Doha. He also suggested places to go that were not on the tour. He took us to the Msheireb or the three rooms which gave us the history of Qatar and the history of slavery. The dhow boat cruise was short, but gave us a beautiful panaromic view of the city. There is so much more that we saw and learned about Doha. He is a guide not to be missed.
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Penni454
Nov 1, 2025
A fantastic trip around Doha - This trip was more than we expected & our guide Nitesh went above and beyond to ensure we were happy. We didn’t realise that we were the only people on this trip, so we had a personal guide, car and boat for our whole trip!
We were taken to see popular tourist spots at Katara and the Pearl before heading to Souq Waqif night market. We were glad our guide stayed with us here because we would have easily got lost.
Next we headed to the Corniche where we boarded our boat for a short cruise. This was wonderful and we got some fabulous photographs. Our guide took photos for us throughout the whole trip, helping to capture this lovely memory.
This trip is highly recommended & Nitesh was a fabulous guide from start to finish.
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Daftdoughnut
Oct 31, 2025
Brilliant City Overview! - I opted to do a personal tour. My guide 'Mr Nitesh' was excellent. He was extremely courteous & very knowledgeable.
The tour was well paced. It was easy walking around the markets & villages while the drive between places was also good. The boat ride was definitely worth doing, short & sweet, but you get to see the famous city overall.
I did this as a layover & was picked up & dropped off at the airport. I really felt I got a good overview of Doha. I would definitely recommend this.
Side note, there's plenty of opportunities for bathroom breaks & to purchase drinks. I did get the complimentary water. I also got a souvenir at the markets. I paid using my visa card & had no cash.
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Ines_f
Oct 30, 2025
Great tour with great guide - I have enjoyed the tour a lot, very well organized and with the best highlights of Doha. The city is very nice and I had a great guide, Mobi. He explained everything in great detail and made this day unforgettable.
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R1028lpchristinem
Sep 26, 2025
Doha is full of WOW! - We were so impressed with Doha. The history, the architecture, the cleanliness, friendliness, high level of culture. Our guide was fantastic in his knowledge, respectfulness and attention to our needs. He showed us so many places and alternated outdoor experiences with air conditioned indoor experiences. We would love to come back for a few days and explore more and experience some night time activities.
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Glen_f
Sep 22, 2025
Awesome trip - Very hot and plenty of water supplied. Private tour makes it more personal! Highly recommend this tour.
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Brandy_m
Dec 1, 2025
Mediocre - First, our tour guide Asif was great. This review has no bearing on his commentary. However, I can’t recommend this tour. Lusail and Pearl Island consisted of driving around with two very short photo stops. The 30 minutes for Corniche was non existent. The 30 minute boat ride we felt was a waste of our time (it would have been much better at night with the city lights present). And lastly, the 90 minutes at the souq? Try 35 minutes of simply walking through with zero time for anyone to actually stop and look at anything or support the locals by actually purchasing something. Given how cheap Ubers are in Qatar I’d highly suggest simply visiting the areas of interest on your own.
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