Qatar Heritage Tour: Explore Zubara and Zekreet Forts

Explore Qatar’s rich history and stunning landscapes on a full-day tour from Doha. Visit UNESCO sites, traditional villages, and breathtaking natural wonders.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Doha - pass by doha to al khor
  • Purple Island - Al Khor Island - The mangroves colony is not only a major tourism product for Qatar but an important natural environmental resource for Qatar. It provides a natural habitat and a sanctuary for birds, fish and other animals as well as prevent coastal erosion.
  • Al Zubara Fort - Situated on…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information

The ultimate in tours that takes you to the northern part of Qatar which plays a great role in the country’s rich culture and historyThe Zubara Fort – Qatar’s first UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE is well known as an archaeological landscape. Until this day, teams of archaeologists are having on going excavations to develop and maintain its legacy. We then…

Location
Doha
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Boardingpass542460
Feb 27, 2026
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - We had an absolutely incredible experience during our North and West Qatar tour. From the very beginning, the pick-up was top class — perfectly organized, punctual, and extremely professional. It immediately set the tone for what turned out to be an exceptional day. Rehan was simply outstanding. Extremely kind, always smiling, professional, and genuinely attentive to every detail. He shared fascinating explanations about the history, culture, and unique character of every place we visited. He took us to breathtaking locations — some true hidden gems — and made the entire journey smooth, comfortable, and truly special. We felt completely safe and well taken care of from start to finish. This was far more than just a tour; it was a memorable and enriching experience. Thank you, Rehan, for an unforgettable day in Qatar. We highly recommend him without hesitation! 🇶🇦✨
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Girish_s
Feb 26, 2026
Fabulous Day Trip around Northern and Western Qatar - 5 ⭐ An Exceptional Private Tour of North & West Qatar We had the pleasure of a beautifully curated private day tour with Rehan across North and West Qatar. From the historic elegance of Al Zubarah Fort and the serene mangroves of Purple Island to the dramatic desert landscape surrounding East-West/West-East by Richard Serra and the striking Zekreet coastline, every stop was thoughtfully planned and seamlessly executed. Rehan was exceptionally attentive, warm, and impeccably courteous throughout. His knowledge, calm presence, and eye for photography truly elevated the experience — we came away enriched and with stunning photographs to remember the day by. We booked through Viator with Arabian Tourism, and would highly recommend requesting Rehan specifically through the company for anyone seeking a premium, personalised way to experience Qatar beyond Doha. GnR
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Darryl_r
Feb 25, 2026
Authentic Tour of Qatar - The tour guide/driver was very humble and knowledgeable. He drove safely at all times. The highlight of as viewing the camel race. Definitely recommend if you want to get a feel for authentic Qatar of the past years.
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Gressin
Feb 24, 2026
Very informative and varied immersion tour from East to West in Qatar - Superb experience with our guide Adnan who knew how to share with us interesting information on the origin of the name of the purple island (purple Island) as well as on the ruined fishing village listed as a UNESCO heritage and pearl fishing in Qatar at Fort Mubarah. The program is very comprehensive and offers a great diversity. Many thanks to Adnan for his kindness and resistance despite the heat in the middle of Ramadan. We will make further excursions through it. Great experience. Thank you Adnan for the great pictures you took of me and my husband.
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Scenic610041
Feb 18, 2026
Great day out - We had a really enjoyable day on this tour. Our guide, Rehan, was very good and he gave us a lot of interesting information about all the places we visited and Qatar as a country.
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Ying_c
Feb 16, 2026
Highly recomended. Excellent tour guide and package. - Excellent tour guide, Rizwan, is very friendly and helpful. The full day tour is well planned. Definitely recommended. It truly makes my day
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Javier_g
Feb 15, 2026
An excursion to see Qatar beyond Doha - I loved it, but it’s an excursion for curious people. The visits are not spectacular but they help to know the country beyond Doha. In summer it can be harsh from the heat.
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Alan
Feb 10, 2026
Great to get out of Doha - It was great to get out of Doha and see more of the Qatari countryside. We visited several outstanding cultural and historical sites of importance to the history of Qatar. Our driver and guide, Rehan, was excellent! He is very knowledgeable and gave us time to visit the importance sites. We would definitely ride with him again.
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M7870bvbenjaminh
Feb 8, 2026
Amazing tour with an amazing guide - Adnan was a very amazing tour guide, very informative of the history in Qatar and answered a lot of questions. Adnan also gave some excellent suggestions for more activities in qatar. Would recommend to anyone
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Kerrie_f
Feb 12, 2026
It was interesting seeing... - It was interesting seeing outside of the city. It was good to travel to the North and West of the country.
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).