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Qatar Heritage Tour: Explore Zubara and Zekreet Forts
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429 Ratings
Doha
Explore Qatar’s rich history and stunning landscapes on a full-day tour from Doha. Visit UNESCO sites, traditional villages, and breathtaking natural wonders.
Explore Qatar’s rich history and stunning landscapes on a full-day tour from Doha. Visit UNESCO sites, traditional villages, and breathtaking natural wonders.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Doha - Travel through Doha to reach Al Khor.
- Purple Island - Al Khor Island - The mangrove colony is a significant tourism attraction and a vital natural resource for Qatar. It offers a habitat and sanctuary for birds, fish, and other wildlife, while also preventing coastal erosion.
- Al Zubara Fort - Located in the northwestern part of…
- Doha - Travel through Doha to reach Al Khor.
- Purple Island - Al Khor Island - The mangrove colony is a significant tourism attraction and a vital natural resource for Qatar. It offers a habitat and sanctuary for birds, fish, and other wildlife, while also preventing coastal erosion.
- Al Zubara Fort - Located in the northwestern part of Qatar, Al Zubarah Fort was constructed next to the remnants of an ancient fort. Al-Zubarah was once a thriving port and a hub for trade, fishing, and pearling. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, this protected area is one of Qatar’s most important archaeological sites. An international team of archaeologists and antiquities experts, led by the Qatar Museums Authority, has uncovered numerous artifacts displayed in the renovated fort.
- Al Jumail - Experience the ultimate tour to the northern part of Qatar, which plays a significant role in the country’s rich culture and history. The tour guide will take you on a journey through time, starting at Al Khor’s harbor, the country’s former center for pearl diving and fishing. Passing through Al Thakira, you will visit the mangroves.
- Al Zubara Fort - From North to West
- Zekreet Fort Ruins - The 18th-century beauty of the West Coast is revealed! Zekreet Fort, a historical landmark, offers stunning scenery among the dunes. The remarkable umbrella-shaped rock is a favorite subject for photography. Visiting the Zekreet Peninsula is an extraordinary adventure where you can discover limestone rocks and the renowned wildlife reserve. Enjoy the tour as you explore Qatar’s west coast.
- Al Shahaniya Racetrack - The 18th-century beauty of the West Coast is revealed! Zekreet Fort, a historical landmark, offers stunning scenery among the dunes. The remarkable umbrella-shaped rock is a favorite subject for photography. Visiting the Zekreet Peninsula is an extraordinary adventure where you can discover limestone rocks and the renowned wildlife reserve. Enjoy the tour as you explore Qatar’s west coast.
- Al Khor - Also spelled Al Khawr, meaning “sea on three sides” in Arabic. Older than Doha but much smaller in size, Al Khor is conveniently located 50 kilometers north of Doha. It was once the center of Qatar’s pearling industry but lost prominence with the advent of cultured pearls. Now, it features a picturesque harbor with traditional fishing dhows, a corniche leading to mangrove colonies, and a museum showcasing the fishing, pearling, and dhow-building industries.
- EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST by Richard Serra - This breathtaking sculpture in the Brouq Nature Reserve spans over a kilometer and consists of four steel plates, each over fourteen meters tall. To ensure perfect alignment, Serra studied the land’s topography and beautifully enhanced the vast, desolate space in the heart of the desert. The result is spectacular and, although modern, timeless.
- Zekreet Beach - West of Doha with drop-back service.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information
The ultimate in tours that takes you to the northern part of Qatar which plays a great role in the country’s rich culture and historyThe Zubara Fort – Qatar’s first UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE is well known as an archaeological landscape. Until this day, teams of archaeologists are having on going excavations to develop and maintain its legacy. We then…
The ultimate in tours that takes you to the northern part of Qatar which plays a great role in the country’s rich culture and historyThe Zubara Fort – Qatar’s first UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE is well known as an archaeological landscape. Until this day, teams of archaeologists are having on going excavations to develop and maintain its legacy. We then continue tovVisit a traditional Qatari village with houses made of limestone & mud and in while at Al Shamal, you can see Bahrain on clear days.The 18th century beauty of the West Coast has unveiled! Zekreet Fort, a historical landmark where you can find the astounding scenery among the dunes. The remarkable umbrella-shaped rock is one of the favorite subjects of photography. Visiting the Zekreet Peninsula is really an extraordinary adventure where you can find limestone rocks and the famous wildlife reserve. Enjoy the tour as you explore the west coast of Qatar.
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- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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
4.9
(429 Ratings)
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Boardingpass542460
Feb 27, 2026
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - We had an absolutely incredible experience during our North and West Qatar tour.
From the very beginning, the pick-up was top class — perfectly organized, punctual, and extremely professional. It immediately set the tone for what turned out to be an exceptional day.
Rehan was simply outstanding. Extremely kind, always smiling, professional, and genuinely attentive to every detail. He shared fascinating explanations about the history, culture, and unique character of every place we visited.
He took us to breathtaking locations — some true hidden gems — and made the entire journey smooth, comfortable, and truly special. We felt completely safe and well taken care of from start to finish.
This was far more than just a tour; it was a memorable and enriching experience.
Thank you, Rehan, for an unforgettable day in Qatar. We highly recommend him without hesitation! 🇶🇦✨
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Girish_s
Feb 26, 2026
Fabulous Day Trip around Northern and Western Qatar - 5 ⭐ An Exceptional Private Tour of North & West Qatar
We had the pleasure of a beautifully curated private day tour with Rehan across North and West Qatar. From the historic elegance of Al Zubarah Fort and the serene mangroves of Purple Island to the dramatic desert landscape surrounding East-West/West-East by Richard Serra and the striking Zekreet coastline, every stop was thoughtfully planned and seamlessly executed.
Rehan was exceptionally attentive, warm, and impeccably courteous throughout. His knowledge, calm presence, and eye for photography truly elevated the experience — we came away enriched and with stunning photographs to remember the day by.
We booked through Viator with Arabian Tourism, and would highly recommend requesting Rehan specifically through the company for anyone seeking a premium, personalised way to experience Qatar beyond Doha.
GnR
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Darryl_r
Feb 25, 2026
Authentic Tour of Qatar - The tour guide/driver was very humble and knowledgeable. He drove safely at all times. The highlight of as viewing the camel race. Definitely recommend if you want to get a feel for authentic Qatar of the past years.
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Gressin
Feb 24, 2026
Very informative and varied immersion tour from East to West in Qatar - Superb experience with our guide Adnan who knew how to share with us interesting information on the origin of the name of the purple island (purple Island) as well as on the ruined fishing village listed as a UNESCO heritage and pearl fishing in Qatar at Fort Mubarah. The program is very comprehensive and offers a great diversity. Many thanks to Adnan for his kindness and resistance despite the heat in the middle of Ramadan. We will make further excursions through it. Great experience. Thank you Adnan for the great pictures you took of me and my husband.
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Scenic610041
Feb 18, 2026
Great day out - We had a really enjoyable day on this tour. Our guide, Rehan, was very good and he gave us a lot of interesting information about all the places we visited and Qatar as a country.
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Ying_c
Feb 16, 2026
Highly recomended. Excellent tour guide and package. - Excellent tour guide, Rizwan, is very friendly and helpful. The full day tour is well planned. Definitely recommended. It truly makes my day
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Javier_g
Feb 15, 2026
An excursion to see Qatar beyond Doha - I loved it, but it’s an excursion for curious people. The visits are not spectacular but they help to know the country beyond Doha. In summer it can be harsh from the heat.
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Alan
Feb 10, 2026
Great to get out of Doha - It was great to get out of Doha and see more of the Qatari countryside. We visited several outstanding cultural and historical sites of importance to the history of Qatar.
Our driver and guide, Rehan, was excellent! He is very knowledgeable and gave us time to visit the importance sites.
We would definitely ride with him again.
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M7870bvbenjaminh
Feb 8, 2026
Amazing tour with an amazing guide - Adnan was a very amazing tour guide, very informative of the history in Qatar and answered a lot of questions. Adnan also gave some excellent suggestions for more activities in qatar. Would recommend to anyone
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Kerrie_f
Feb 12, 2026
It was interesting seeing... - It was interesting seeing outside of the city. It was good to travel to the North and West of the country.
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