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Qatar Heritage Tour: Explore Al-Khor & Zubarah
4.8
430 Ratings
Doha
Explore the hidden gems of North Qatar, including Zubara Fort, Purple Island, and Mangrove Colonies. Discover the rich history and natural beauty of this region.
Explore the hidden gems of North Qatar, including Zubara Fort, Purple Island, and Mangrove Colonies. Discover the rich history and natural beauty of this region.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Doha - Pick-up from your selected hotel/ location/Airport
- Al Khor - Al Khor is a coastal city in northern Qatar, located 50 kilometers north of the capital, Doha. Considered one of Qatar’s largest cities. Al Khor is home to many employees of the oil industry due to its proximity to Qatar’s northern oil and natural gas fields and to Ras Laffan…
- Doha - Pick-up from your selected hotel/ location/Airport
- Al Khor - Al Khor is a coastal city in northern Qatar, located 50 kilometers north of the capital, Doha. Considered one of Qatar’s largest cities. Al Khor is home to many employees of the oil industry due to its proximity to Qatar’s northern oil and natural gas fields and to Ras Laffan Industrial City. It is one of the proposed venues for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
- Purple Island - Al Khor Island - The Purple Island, also known as Al Khor Island, is a beautiful place in Al Khor, about an hour’s drive from Doha. It is a small island, connected to the mainland by a narrow path that is broken at different points to allow water to flow towards the mangrove forest.
- Al Zubara Fort - Al zubara also known as Fort Zubara(h) is a historic Qatari military fortress built under the oversight of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in 1938.
- Al Jumail - Al Jumail, an abandoned pearling and fishing village north-east Qatar, which was founded in the 19th century and was inhabited well into the 20th century, prior to the economic boom that the petroleum and gas industry brought along. The town’s name comes from the Arabic word “jameel”, which means “beautiful”; a reference to the trees that grow in the area year-round. According to Wikipedia, In the 1820s, George Barnes Brucks was tasked with preparing the first British survey of the Persian Gulf and He documented Al Jumail in this survey, referring to it as “Yamale”.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Explore the wonders of Qatar beyond the bustling cityscape. Venture out of Doha to discover the rich history of Qatar’s northern regions, beginning with a visit to Al-Khor Harbor. Once a thriving hub for the local pearl and fishing industries, it remains a lively port bustling with hardworking fishermen. The journey continues to Al Thakira, a stunning…
Explore the wonders of Qatar beyond the bustling cityscape. Venture out of Doha to discover the rich history of Qatar’s northern regions, beginning with a visit to Al-Khor Harbor. Once a thriving hub for the local pearl and fishing industries, it remains a lively port bustling with hardworking fishermen. The journey continues to Al Thakira, a stunning area of natural beauty, featuring lush mangroves and magnificent waterways—a true oasis in the desert. Conclude the tour at Zubarah Fort, a historic military stronghold housing numerous artifacts and holding great cultural significance in Qatar.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- The pickup service is expected to arrive within 45 minutes of your designated booking time. Our guide will reach out to you to provide information regarding the pickup. The tour will begin at the time of your pickup.
Location
Doha
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
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(430 Ratings)
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149annechristinek
Mar 2, 2026
Nice getaway from the city - Nice tour and getaway from the city. Rizwan was a good driver and caring guide.
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James_g
Feb 21, 2026
Recommend - Very awesome experience. Our host was very friendly and informative. He took us to the mangroves, Purple Island, an abandoned village, a fort and even went off road to show us these sculptures in the middle of the dessert. Very nice of him. Excellent experience.
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Guilherme_p
Feb 18, 2026
Careful and helpful guide, dynamic and sufficient stops. - Guide was very attentive, the tour eh long but he was super helpful in every detail. At the stops we had enough time to take care of everything.
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James_v
Feb 16, 2026
North Qatar - My tour guide Saad is really knowledgeable and interesting. He made the tour enjoyable and engaging. I really enjoyed the tour and had fun seeing the north of Qatar.
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C1762idmikeh
Feb 16, 2026
Great tour - Thank you Saad Ahmed for a great tour!
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Jet54447362054
Feb 6, 2026
North of Qatar tour - We had a wonderful experience on this tour, and our guide Saad was outstanding. He was friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable, making the entire tour both informative and enjoyable. Saad shared great stories and insights that really brought the places we visited to life, and he made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged throughout.
The tour was well-organized and moved at a perfect pace, never feeling rushed. Saad’s positive energy and attention to detail made a big difference, and it was clear he genuinely cares about providing a great experience.
I highly recommend this tour. It was a memorable and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
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F4144bedianem
Feb 2, 2026
Qatar the Fort and beyond - Wonderful day! We learned so much about the history and culture of the area from our guide as he drove us to the sites. We visited the pearl diving village reconstruction on the way back. We finished the day at the Qatar history museum and walked to the market. If you only have a day to visit, this should be on your list!
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Stefanl306
Jan 30, 2026
Exceptional North Qatar Tour—Abood Made It Unforgettable - We had an amazing experience on the North Qatar Tour! The itinerary was well-organized, allowing us to explore Al Khor Harbour, Al Zubara Fort, and the beautiful mangroves at Al Thakhira beach. What truly made the trip special was our driver, Abood. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable and informed at every stop. The private, air-conditioned transport and thoughtful touches like bottled water and traditional Tea made everything even better. Highly recommended—especially if you get Abood as your driver!
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Odyssey55055843248
Mar 4, 2026
Depends a lot on the guide - Our group (4 people) was picked up from the hotel in the Landcruiser.
We had a very young guide who drove us from one point to another. There were no explanations for the individual stages, so he was more rider than tour guide.
Also the specified time per stop is not correct, that always includes the arrival. So from 45 min Al Khor stayed 5 minutes, in the fish market, one round, out and on.
The Purple Island can be reached with a brisk sprint over the jetty in the planned 15 minutes stop, there, back, further.
Fortunately, the Zubara Fort is equipped with many notice boards, so you can make yourself known.
The tea or coffee mentioned in the itinerary was cancelled due to Ramadan.
Overall, the tour is already very interesting, the contrast between Doha and the hinterland could not be greater.
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Henrik_k
Feb 14, 2026
Bad service - We were never picked up, the driver's car had broken down. We were told he would be there 2 hours later, when we asked where he was, he wrote that he was on his way. After another 35 minutes of not hearing from him, we cancelled the trip, he never returned. Really bad service. Now we are anxiously waiting to see if Viator will refund our money.
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