• Bab el-Bahrain Souk - Bab Al Bahrain is a historic structure located in Customs Square within Manama’s central business district. It serves as the main gateway to the Manama Souq. Opened in 1949, it was designed by Charles Belgrave, the British advisor to the emir, and originally stood on the Manama coastline.
• Post Museum - The original post office of Manama, situated just behind Bab Al Bahrain, has been transformed into a newly renovated museum that chronicles the history of Bahrain’s postal services through various eras.

Featuring content from the Ministry of Transport and the Philatelic Bureau, the museum houses an archive of photographs from the postal service’s inception, a comprehensive catalogue of Bahraini stamps as well as international stamps, and a collection of vintage cancellations, scales, and franking machines. The museum also includes a philatelic bureau counter for purchasing new and collectible stamps and a café with a terrace overlooking Bab Al Bahrain.

• Littleindia - Little India spans an area of 5000 sq m across three streets (Bab Al Bahrain Ave, Al Tijjar Ave, and Al Hadrami Ave) where many houses were historically constructed using Indian wood.
• Shri Krishna Temple Bahrain - Shrinathji Temple is a heritage Hindu temple in Manama, established in 1817. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shrinathji, a form of Krishna depicted as a seven-year-old child.
• Showaiter Delights - The Showaiter family, an Arabic Sunni family from the Arabian Peninsula, particularly the Arab States of the Persian Gulf, is based in Muharraq, Bahrain. Their name is synonymous with a traditional sweet confection they have produced for 150 years, known in the Persian Gulf as “Halwa Bahraini” and in Bahrain as “Halwa Showaiter.”
• The House of Ten Commandments - Dating back to the 1880s, the Bahrain Jewish community is the only indigenous Jewish community in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, featuring the only operational synagogue (House of Ten Commandments) and Jewish cemetery in the region.
• آلو بشير - At this stop, visitors can enjoy a delicious Bahraini samboosa with potatoes. This restaurant has been a beloved establishment in Bahrain for over 100 years, cherished by both young and old generations.
• Manaeesh Station - A traditional Bahraini coffee shop stop to relax and enjoy some delicious traditional tea before continuing the tour.
• Khalaf House - One of Manama’s most distinctive houses, Khalaf House highlights the city’s deep connections to the history of pearls and trade. Donated by the Khalaf family as a cultural landmark, it honors the significant role of pearling merchants in Bahrain’s history and is now associated with the Shaikh Ebrahim Centre for Culture and Research.
• منامة القصيبي | Manamat Al Gosaibi - “Manamat Al Gossaibi” is a tribute to the beloved Saudi public figure Dr. Gazi Abdul Rahman Al Gosaibi, located in the heart of Manama. Situated in a traditional Bahraini house in Al Gosaibi’s childhood neighborhood – Fareej Al Fadel – the cultural center features various displays and artistic expressions celebrating Gazi Al Gosaibi, the poet, outspoken liberal, reformist, minister, and ambassador.

• Snacks
• Tea and coffee

This tour offers guests a distinctive experience of the historic Manama souq, highlighting its significance in Bahrain’s heritage and history. Visitors will be captivated by the charming, traditional alleys of the souq in their authentic form. The operator will explain the history and cultural significance of the souq, guiding the tour to a traditional coffee shop where guests can enjoy Arabic coffee and traditional snacks. The tour also includes entry to two cultural houses that hold historical importance to the pearling diving history and the national affection for Bahrain.

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