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Doha City Highlights Guided Tour With Dhow Cruise: Explore Historical and Traditional Doha
4.9
121 Ratings
Doha
Discover the historical and traditional side of Doha on a guided tour. Explore the city’s landmarks, capture stunning photographs, and enjoy a memorable Dhow Cruise experience.
Discover the historical and traditional side of Doha on a guided tour. Explore the city’s landmarks, capture stunning photographs, and enjoy a memorable Dhow Cruise experience.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Souq Waqif - A traditional marketplace in Qatar, where visitors can explore the Falcon market, Camel stable, Horse stable, spice market, and many other attractions with a history spanning nearly a century.
- Museum of Islamic Art - Located in Doha, Qatar, this prestigious museum was designed by architect I. M. Pei. It features a vast collection…
- Souq Waqif - A traditional marketplace in Qatar, where visitors can explore the Falcon market, Camel stable, Horse stable, spice market, and many other attractions with a history spanning nearly a century.
- Museum of Islamic Art - Located in Doha, Qatar, this prestigious museum was designed by architect I. M. Pei. It features a vast collection of Islamic art and artifacts covering over 1,400 years. Its breathtaking architecture and rich exhibits make it an essential destination for those interested in Islamic culture and history.
- Dhow Boat Rental - Enjoy the beauty of Doha City by sailing on a traditional dhow boat across the Persian Gulf.
- The Corniche - The Doha Corniche is a 7 km waterfront promenade in a semi-circular shape, connecting the old town with the new town. Upon entering the Corniche road, visitors can witness the modern skyline of Qatar, developed over the past two decades.
- Katara Cultural Village - The Cultural Village Foundation is an extraordinary project fostering human interaction through art and cultural exchange. This initiative, made possible by the visionary leadership of HH Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of the State of Qatar, emphasizes the importance of diversity in human development. Katara Cultural Village is the largest and most diverse cultural project in Qatar, offering beautiful theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries, and state-of-the-art facilities. It aims to be a global leader in multicultural activities.
- The Pearl Island - Situated in Doha, Qatar, The Pearl Island is an artificial island covering nearly four square kilometers. It is the first land in Qatar available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals.
- Lusail - Lusail is a newly developed city, envisioned as a futuristic city aligned with Qatar Vision 2030.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned transport
- Tea and coffee refreshments
- English-speaking guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned transport
- Tea and coffee refreshments
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lunch
Additional Information
Experience the highlights of Doha with this half-day tour and traditional Dhow Cruise. Discover the lively Souq Waqif, enjoy a drive along the picturesque Corniche, and admire attractions such as the Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and the opulent Pearl Qatar. Afterwards, unwind on a traditional wooden dhow, cruising past the West Bay…
Experience the highlights of Doha with this half-day tour and traditional Dhow Cruise. Discover the lively Souq Waqif, enjoy a drive along the picturesque Corniche, and admire attractions such as the Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and the opulent Pearl Qatar. Afterwards, unwind on a traditional wooden dhow, cruising past the West Bay skyline and taking in the city from the water. This tour uniquely blends land and sea adventures, offers flexible pacing to match your preferences, provides exclusive photo opportunities, and features expert guides who share insights into Doha’s culture, history, and modern allure - making it an ideal introduction to Qatar’s vibrant capital.
Location
Souq Waqif
Bounded by Al-Souq St & Grand Hamad Street
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
4.9
(121 Ratings)
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R1028lpchristinem
Sep 26, 2025
Doha is full of WOW! - We were so impressed with Doha. The history, the architecture, the cleanliness, friendliness, high level of culture. Our guide was fantastic in his knowledge, respectfulness and attention to our needs. He showed us so many places and alternated outdoor experiences with air conditioned indoor experiences. We would love to come back for a few days and explore more and experience some night time activities.
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Glen_f
Sep 22, 2025
Awesome trip - Very hot and plenty of water supplied. Private tour makes it more personal! Highly recommend this tour.
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Melaniemiller
Aug 20, 2025
Fun and Informative! - Nitesh was an amazing guide. He shared interesting stories about the history and culture of Qatar while visiting all of the major highlights of Doha. We highly recommend him!
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Elisa
Jul 16, 2025
Very interesting and very kind guide - The tour fits the description perfectly. It was very interesting to see the contrast between the more traditional Doha, with its markets, hawk shops, checkers’ clubs, and the more modern one, with the luxury shops and rich people’s quarters. The boat ride was pleasant and the visit to the mosque a real experience. Our guide, Nitesh, was very kind, competent and helpful.
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Cruiser34485173295
Jun 23, 2025
Overview of tour - Our guide was punctual, informative and shared lots of history and current information with us. Our tour was four hours which I felt was enough to have a look around without feeling rushed. I would recommend.
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Ashleyrebekah_f
Jun 18, 2025
This tour gives a great... - This tour gives a great overview of the culture and history of qatar. You stop at the main tourists sites, great for taking pics. It was ideal to get a taste of everything so I knew where to go back and spend more time and my guide Mr. Nitesh gave me great suggestions on what other places to see in the country (along with being timely, informative, and taking great pictures for me).
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Shayne60
Jun 15, 2025
Great option for a long transit - I was traveling alone with a long transit in Doha so a four hour tour was the perfect way to experience as much of the city as possible. It was Friday morning so most places were closed but Samer still made it fascinating. It’s very obvious Samer is proud and passionate about this city, not only talking about its physical and cultural development over the years, but also painting a picture of daily life there. This experience has given me a taste and I plan to come back for a longer stay. Thanks Samer!
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K6658tcvictorl
Jun 13, 2025
Excellent tour - Samir is an excellent tour guide. We visited many places in 4 hours, so people who are in connection flight can enjoy a learn a lot about the city
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662olajumokea
Jun 11, 2025
City Tour with Samer!! - Samer, made the Guided city tour very insightful. I went on the tour with my Mum, and she is quite elderly. Samer has high emotional intelligence and was very kind. He paid attention to even details, I asked a lot of questions and he answered everything. It was a wrap up of our visit and coincidentally we had a flight to catch midnight after the tour… it was very memorable and unforgettable. The fact that my mum kept laughing and was so excited gave me so much joy. Now, I know Doha, history and places!!! Thanks to Samer, I would recommend him a million time. My next visit to Doha. I would hope to have Samer has our tour guide with my family.
Friends out there if you want to have blissful city tour… kindly request for Samer… you
will be well pleased… Trust me.
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937mariamak
Jun 8, 2025
My 1st Trip To Qatar🥺❤️❤️ - ’m currently in Qatar and had the pleasure of having Sameer as my tour guide today. He has been absolutely amazing—knowledgeable, kind, and passionate about the history and culture of the places we visited. I’ve learned so much thanks to him! He’s definitely a great asset to the company.
Qatar itself is a beautiful country with a rich culture and warm, welcoming people. I’ve truly enjoyed my experience here and I’m already looking forward to visiting again. 🌟🇶🇦
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