Pearling Heritage: Bahrain's Historic Economy

Discover the Bahrain Pearling Path, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases the ancient pearling traditions of the island. Explore oyster beds, historic buildings, and more!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Qala’t Bu Mahir - Originally a robust, four-towered fortress with formidable defensive walls, Qal’at Bu Mahir was a prominent feature of the Bu Mahir Seashore and played a crucial role in the pearling industry.
  • The Pearling Path - Situated at the southernmost point of Muharraq Island, Bu Mahir Seashore was once a tidal island. It remains…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

As of 2012, “Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy” has become the second World Heritage Site of the Kingdom of Bahrain as the testimony of its millennia-old pearl collecting tradition and the globally significant single-product island economy and social system it produced. “Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy” is a serial nomination consisting…

Location
Bahrain
Pick-up or meet point from all areas and hotels in Bahrain. Please share your location details.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Martien_v
Mar 28, 2025
Best local guide in my opinion: Khalid - Khalid was absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable. Being from a genuine old Bahraini Family he just had some really great background stories and insights to share. You get a good overview from Pearl Diving to the modern era with the reclaiming of land and how Bahrain was great back then and is great now too. Besides this he was very punctual, great sense of humour and relaxed. It felt like being on route with one of my friends. Great recommendations for eateries with local dishes which I followed and very much enjoyed after the tour.
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Teigen_m
Mar 6, 2025
Had a great time on the... - Had a great time on the tour!! Khalid was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. This is a must tour for anyone in Bahrain! I wish I could have stayed longer!!
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Baronvip
Feb 19, 2023
Great tour in Bahrain - Perfect tour for the visitors 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Very professional team, everything was smooth. We had a great time .
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From $125
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).