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Sheikh Faisal Museum and Camel Racing: Ancient Artifacts and Modern Sports in Qatar
4.6
14 Ratings
Ash-Shahaniyah
Discover ancient artifacts at the Sheikh Faisal Museum in Qatar, then experience the thrill of camel racing with robot jockeys. Explore history and modern sports in one trip!
Discover ancient artifacts at the Sheikh Faisal Museum in Qatar, then experience the thrill of camel racing with robot jockeys. Explore history and modern sports in one trip!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum - The club showcases 15,000 historical pieces among which traditional Qatari artifacts, old-timers from all over the world as well as paintings & international art.
- Al Shahaniya Racetrack - Watch the camel training at the camel race track. Thousands of camels can be seen there. During the races little robot jockeys are used.
- Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum - The club showcases 15,000 historical pieces among which traditional Qatari artifacts, old-timers from all over the world as well as paintings & international art.
- Al Shahaniya Racetrack - Watch the camel training at the camel race track. Thousands of camels can be seen there. During the races little robot jockeys are used.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks
- Expert Professional Driver/Guide
- Exclusive Private Transportation
- Inclusive Travel Insurance for safety
- Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks
- Expert Professional Driver/Guide
- Exclusive Private Transportation
- Inclusive Travel Insurance for safety
What's Not Included
- Food
- All Museum Admission Fee { 100 qar per person }
- Everything not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Food
- All Museum Admission Fee { 100 qar per person }
- Everything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Additional Information
Sheikh Faisal Museum is a cultural repository that displays a vast and varied collection of distinctive and exceptional relics from the Jurassic period to the early Islamic era and into the present day. After your journey through history, another thrilling enterprise beckons as you observe camel training at the camel racing track, where hundreds of…
Sheikh Faisal Museum is a cultural repository that displays a vast and varied collection of distinctive and exceptional relics from the Jurassic period to the early Islamic era and into the present day. After your journey through history, another thrilling enterprise beckons as you observe camel training at the camel racing track, where hundreds of camels and a robot jockey—a common substitute for human jockeys in camel racing—are ready to be seen.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Al Samariyah, Ash-Shahaniyah
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
4.6
(14 Ratings)
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Gwar32
Feb 14, 2025
GREAT TRIP! - M Jan was an excellent driver! He took us to the camel races and was a very skilled driver. He raced along side the camels getting us great views, and then took us to the finish line to get a different view. After following another race we went to the starting line and got some great pictures. He also took us to a museum which was amazing. I cannot recommend M Jan enough! Best tour guide and driver I have ever had!
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Mark
Jan 24, 2025
Awesome Trip - Kudos once again to the QIT team for their exceptional service! Starting with smooth assistance from Same, they truly set the tone for a memorable trip. A special shoutout to M. Jaan, who went above and beyond as an incredible tour guide and driver. He arrived on time, shared personalized information, and ensured every moment was comfortable and enjoyable.
I can’t thank the QIT team enough for making my first camel race an unforgettable experience. If you’re looking for a top-notch tour company in Qatar, QIT should definitely be your first choice. Once again, thank you so much!
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Elrodrigueziii
Jan 24, 2025
Camel Race that must try - Redefining the true meaning of a luxury. A rare opportunity to connect in a traditional and historically event that being practice by the locals for so many years.
Camel racing is indeed a thrilling spectacle, especially in the Middle East. It combines tradition, culture, and competition, drawing large crowds to witness the event.
Tradition and Heritage: Camel racing has deep roots in Bedouin culture and is often associated with celebrations and festivals.
Racing Events: Races can attract thousands of spectators and involve various categories based on age, breed, and experience of the camels.
Cultural Significance: These races are not just about competition; they also showcase the beauty and strength of the camels, celebrating the bond between humans and these remarkable animals.
Interested to experience the Camel Race at the Al Shahaniya? Contact the Qatar International Tour and they will guide you for all information and arrangement that you need. We just had a wonderful tour today with their Tour Guide Mohammad Jaan.
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X5159bumaryw
Jan 6, 2020
Great Half Day Tour - Our family took a half day tour of the camel racetrack and the Sheikh Faisal Museum as well as horse stables. We took the tour through Qatar International Tours and it was a great morning of seeing the sites. Our guide was patient with me as I asked a lot of questions. Would definitely recommend this tour company and the experience.
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20deyang
Dec 28, 2019
Enjoyable experience with tour guide Jay - The car came to pick us up at exactly 9 am. The tour started and Jay pretty much knew something interesting about each and every building we saw on the way out of the city. Each question we asked he was able to answer and provide some interesting story or information. The camel market/race track were really intriguing and we were able to take pictures of the camels and their robot trainers while they were on the go. We then went to the museum of Sheikh Faisal where we spent hour and thirty minutes. It was pretty cool although somewhat disorganised. I definitely recommend it however just be aware its not your regular museum since it has stuff from all around the world put together. There are guns, swords, furniture, cars, statues, really everything. Then we visited horse ranches, with beautiful European and Arabic horses where we were able to see how they are trained and taken care of. We went back to the hotel at exactly 1pm and on the way back we, again talked with Jay about some really interesting topics. Really good tour and tour guide, we definitely recommend the experience.
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Diane
Nov 23, 2019
An all day visit to thesespecial places - We went to the equestrian center first and had a nice tour of the faclities-indoor and outdoor arenas, show barns, exercise areas where the horses work in water, spas and on treadmills. We saw them getting ready for a show jumping competition and got up close to many of these beautiful Arabain horses. The trip to the camel race track was not as good as the camels were not racing that day and we could only see them laying down and resting. We did get to see the tiny robots that ride the camels on the race track. The Sheikh Faisel Museum was a vaste collection of items from all types of interests. There were cars, cameras, furniture, clothing, carpets, fossils and so many more treasures. It was a nice place to visit with something for all ages.
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Miguelillidge
Oct 30, 2019
Best Ever - Everything was great, I recommend this tour 100%. Pram the tour guide was excellent, what a great experience.
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Lindag814
Dec 24, 2023
QIT came through - My family ended up taking a tour with QIT because Viator made a mistake and forgot about us. QIT was able to contact Ibrahim Bangash, who guided us to the race track. We got a good look at the stables and track due to his personal contacts, so the tour turned out very well. We lost about an hour of the tour due to the mistake by Viator, so we never made it to the museum, but our main focus was on the camel track anyway, so that was not a problem. Ibrahim did a good job with his last-minute assignment!
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Vacation824475
Dec 31, 2019
Very interesting - very well organized trip, Jay - the guide - was very knowledgeable and interestingly presented the attractions visited
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Robert_g
Dec 24, 2023
A Mixed Bag - Viator is ordinarily great, but they really let us down on this one. I arranged for the tour months in advance and got confirmation of payment a few days before the trip, but no one ever showed up or made contact. I had to make a long distance phone call to sort it out. The company said we were overlooked because there were so many cruise passengers in that day. What kind of excuse is that? Anyway, Viator had to contact another tour company to get us someone last minute. They woke him up out of bed, actually. We had lost about an hour and 15 minutes by the time he arrived. Then there was massive confusion about the nature of the tour, but our guide — Ibrahim Bangash — got it sorted out due to his personal contacts and the tour ended up quite well. We didn’t make it to the museum due to the loss of time, but that was ok because our focus was on the camels and racetrack anyway. So the tour turned out alright due to Qatar International Tour of Doha.
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