Qatar Heritage Tour: Explore Zubara Fort & Al Shamal

Embark on the ultimate tour of northern Qatar and explore Purple Island, Zubara Fort, and the Mangroves Colony. Discover the rich culture and history of this region with our knowledgeable tour guide.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Al Zubara Fort - Located in the northwestern region of Qatar, Al Zubarah Fort was constructed adjacent to the remnants of an ancient fort. Al-Zubarah was historically a thriving port and a hub for trade, fishing, and pearling. Now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this protected area is one of Qatar’s most significant archaeological…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Experience the pinnacle of exploration tours that transport you to Qatar’s northern regions, critical to the country’s enriched heritage and history. Our guide will guide you through a historical journey starting at The Zubara Fort – Qatar’s initial UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE acclaimed as an archaeology-rich landscape. To this day, archaeologists…

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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Peter
May 4, 2025
Ideal introduction to northern Qatar - Ideal excursion for those who wish to see a piece of east and north Qatar. Our guide Wadood took us safely in tow and managed to tell us a lot about the area and the country.
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273yab
May 2, 2025
Really good - The trip was really good. In 4 hours you can see a lot of the culture in Qatar. You will do some stops to see a lot of historical buildings. Abdul Rehman was our driver. He told us a lot about Qatar.
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Charlene_l
May 2, 2025
Awesome tour because of my awesome guide - While transiting through Qatar on a long layover, I wanted to see as much of the country as possible. Decided on doing this tour to see the north despite being in the middle of a massive heat wave. At 10 pm the night before, the operator called to tell me that my 8 am group tour have no group (I presume, because the heat had scared off most people). I totally understood that it means the tour was cancelled, but the operator says they wanted to try to get me on another tour leaving at 9 am. I pinged the operator at 8:45 but didn't hear anything... so by 9:15 I requested a refund from Viator. Five minutes later, I get a call saying that they have another guide assigned and he was on his way and will be picking me up from my hotel at 10:30. I was quite concerned because I had another tour at 3 pm and they assured me that it would be fine since the same owner runs both tour companies. My guide Usman was incredibly awesome - he was friendly, knowledgable and very attentive... took care of every detail and went above and beyond to make sure I had the best experience. This is especially of note because he was called in to guide me eventhough he is supposed to be on medical leave for dental surgery recovery. He covered so much ground in the short time we had -- delivering me to remote sites along our route and still got me back in time for a smooth handoff... all the while providing interesting history for context. Usman is definitely the best tour guide I've ever had, and while I am a bit unsure of the tour company's slightly messy logistics, I would not miss the opportunity to do this again if only because of Usman. If you could request a guide, definitely try to get on his tour... because your experience is only as good as your guide.
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Adr570
Apr 30, 2025
Great experience in northern Qatar! - Today I made the beautiful tour to the north of Qatar. The guide, Abdul Rehman, was professional and engaging in conversation with him was easy. I was immersed in the beautiful culture of Qatar. Furthermore, I was driven around like a high-quality tourist in my dream car: Toyota Land Cruiser. I will definitely not forget and recommend this tour if you want to see more than just Doha!
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Donnaou2563ao
Apr 26, 2025
North Qatar tour - Adil our tour guide was loads of fun and very knowledgeable, not to mention his great photography skills. Highly recommend this tour if you want to enjoy culture, history and time away from the crowds.
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304ashimak
Apr 26, 2025
Lovely - The tour was excellent. Adil is very entertaining and an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge. Would recommend this tour. See you next time
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Fearless13757521413
Apr 26, 2025
Excellent! - Adill is excellent guide. Wonderful commentary and humour. We had a great afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed the sites. Definitely recommend this trip.
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Giuliana
Apr 26, 2025
A day-tour in Qatar - We had a fantastic time on the tour—our guide Adil was excellent and really made the day enjoyable. Everything was well organized and fun from start to finish!
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Mozaz94
Apr 26, 2025
Visit North Qatar - A real visit to return to the past of this fascinating country. Adil our guide was great .Always kind and in a good mood.The kids loved
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Q2321jmfrancescov
May 1, 2025
Pearls of Qatar - Interesting visit of the country. Special thanks to our guide Abdul Rehman who with his stories helped us to learn about Qatar and its traditions.
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From $55
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).