Half-Day North Qatar Heritage Tour: Explore Historical Attractions, Al Zubara Fort and UNESCO Sites

Discover the rich heritage of North Qatar on a half-day tour. Visit historical attractions like Al Zubara Fort and UNESCO sites, and learn about the region’s pearl diving and fishing history.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Al Zubara Fort - Al Zubara Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site, originally constructed by Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in 1938. It was initially intended to serve as a Coast Guard station, though some suggest it was built as a police station. The fort has since been transformed into a museum, showcasing a variety of exhibits and artworks,…
What's Included
  • Bottled Water
  • On-board WiFi
  • English Speaking Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Meal
Additional Information

Discover a lesser-known side of Qatar with our North Qatar Tour, offering a journey through the nation’s rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and coastal allure. This tour stands out by combining cultural heritage, historical sites, and unique experiences not typically included in standard city tours.
Highlights include:

  • Zubarah Fort: Visit this…
Location
Al Zubara Fort
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bhumishahs
Dec 28, 2025
Good - Nice with trip all good with weighed guide Iqt ARi Id Dar bhai and good service from then And the Good services service good service service service
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Stay06021652800
Feb 24, 2025
Half-Day Tour of Northern Qatar - Abdul Sattar was a very tried and dear guide. The tour was a great mix of culture, history and nature.
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Escape61450292339
Dec 23, 2023
Great north Qatar tour - It was a wonderful tour. We learned a lot about the country’s history, culture and customs. Mr Sajid Khan is a great tour guide and took us on a few but interesting detours.
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Roam24035260839
Mar 5, 2023
Thanks to Puskar Thapaliya. - This tour was very good. The guides were very careful in their handling of the situation, and they incorporated it into their plans for where they wanted to go. I was able to see a house from 30 years ago. We could see the hospital where they were born. The guides were also very knowledgeable, and they showed me a lot of things that had changed since 30 years ago and showed me around. Now we know what the new Qatar looks like. Thank you Puskar Thapaliya.
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Jojo1029
Dec 11, 2022
If you have half a day, join us! - He took part in a half-day tour on a non-match day when he visited Qatar for the World Cup. Our guide, Amar, was very kind and had a great knowledge of history and culture and enjoyed talking with us. Finally, we took a break from the sun setting behind the mangrove forest just in time!
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Steven_l
Nov 26, 2022
Superb ! - Sadiq was my travel guide, and he was absolutely fantastic and extremely knowledgeable about the North of Qatar, it is a great trip, that packs in so many highlights in the North of the Country
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G2279adcarlosc
Nov 25, 2022
Excellent Service - Excellent service from Macarena, always with Service and very friendly with everything, well informed of the places we visited,
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Stephen
Sep 14, 2022
A great way to see the North of Qatar - We were picked up on time as arranged in a lovely cool air conditioned vehicle making the trip very comfortable. We particularly liked that Saleh was from Qatar wearing traditional clothes giving a real authenticity to the tour. We feel we have now visited all the best sites and given good knowledge of each area. It was great to see the new developments such as the football stadiums and the old city and fishing port and market plus purple island which is literally a swamp in a dessert!! ending up at the El Zubarah Fort. The tour was very relaxed and we were given plenty of time to explore the sites. If you are visiting during the World Cup this would be a great trip to do in between the matches.
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Beekeeponthemove
Jun 18, 2022
3rd excursion with SALEH 👌🏽❣️😉 - An excursion very Pleasant crossing the country, and in a relax mood because we went with the most complacent and nice guide of all - SALEH -.. it’s the 3rd excursion we are making with him …. We had a great day!!!
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Patrice_t
Dec 20, 2022
Not a Tour Guide but just a driver... - Our tour guide had very little knowledge of why Purple Island exists or the history behind Al Zubarah Fort. In addition, our driver was a reckless on the road, driving at fast speeds. At one point, car almost skidded off the road. Other than that, the itinerary itself is so-so. Purple Island is basically a rock. Al Zubarah fort is the only one worth doing, just get a few photos and leave.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).