Qatar Market Tour: Explore Souq Waqif and Local Life

Immerse yourself in the lives of the people of Qatar with a visit to Souq Waqif. Explore the oldest market in Qatar, discover unique souvenirs, and indulge in authentic Qatari cuisine.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Doha - Pickup start from doha city limit
  • Souq Waqif - Visit Souq waqif which is the oldest marketplace in Doha.
    The Souq sells traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs, It is also home to restaurants and Shisha lounges. The original building dates back at least from the 20th Century in a traditional Qatari architectural style….
What's Included
  • Qatari local Meal
  • Tea Or Coffee
  • Pickup & Drop off Service
  • Qatari Local Sweet
  • Qatar local bread
What's Not Included
  • Other services not mentioned as included.
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in Qatari culture through its rich flavors and heritage. This tour invites you to explore Souq Waqif, Doha’s vibrant market, where you can enjoy genuine Qatari cuisine, navigate spice-laden alleyways, and engage with local life. Following this, visit Msheireb Downtown, a revitalized heritage area that seamlessly combines history with…

Location
Doha
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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169joelt
Feb 17, 2026
Great tour led by excellent host - Javid was excellent. He's very knowledgeable about the area and explained many aspects of life in the region. Great communication prior to pick up and super friendly. Totally recommend to anyone interested in leaning about Doha.
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Amaseefa
Jan 16, 2026
Highly Recommend Food and Market Tour - Had a great experience touring Souq Waqif and eating yummy Qatari food. Javid was a great guide and took me to shops that were selling items I was looking for.
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Pia_k
Jan 10, 2026
Great experience & Great guide. - First time in Doha and l love it! Amir was a great guide, very professional, knowledgeable about the Qatar history, and he is very friendly. It’s worth every penny. I really enjoyed the tour and delicious dinner at Souq Waqif.
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Roving56479624498
Dec 29, 2025
Recommended if you have a few hours to spare - Emir was a wonderful tour guide. We took photos near the skyline and got to walk around the souq waqif - he took us around the falcon market and we also saw horses and camels. He walked us through various shops and took us to eat at a local restaurant. Recommend this for a short tour!
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Tywtravel
Dec 26, 2025
Good balance between museums, souq and food! - I love all the details that Javid was able to provide about the country and its culture. The length of the tour is perfect (not too long, not too short) and there’s a good balance between museums and souq. The food came last and it was so so good. We were able to try different dishes and experiences the traditional dining seating! I recommend 100% this tour and also Javid! He was awesome!
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857louiset
Dec 11, 2025
One night in Doha! - We only had one night in Doha and wanted a local guide to show us the Souq. Our guide Javid did not disappoint. He was punctual, courteous and knowledgeable. We saw camels and falcons, the falcon hospital and Arabian horses. It was fascinating. Javid also taught us how to play Damas. Dinner at the restaurant in the Souq was also incredible. We give a 10/10!
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Erin_steyn
Dec 3, 2025
A wonderful time in the Souq Waqif - What an amazing experience. David is so patient and kind. He took the time to explain every aspect to us and we learnt so much. Truly appreciated every minute of it. 10 out of 10!
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Sandypw9109fy
Nov 7, 2025
Great tour around Souq Waqif and downtown - Javid was a great guide and nice to chat with! He shared lots of history of the area and The meal was absolutely wonderful!
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Guide18740298952
Nov 3, 2025
Great tour with Javid! Highly recommend! - Fun tour through the main market of Doha, complete with falcons, shopping, and a delicious traditional dinner! I highly recommend Javid, he was a great guide and very knowledgeable!! I would recommend booking a tour later in the afternoon to see the market at its peak.
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Alison_m
Feb 25, 2026
Not a food tour! - This is NOT a food tour! The title of this tour is a bit misleading. This is a tour of the souq and Qatar culture, with a traditional meal at the end. We thought it was food tour, and we visited during Ramadan and were very jet lagged - the tour wouldn’t begin until 6pm, and we wouldn’t have dinner after 8pm, which wouldn’t do for us adjusting to the time zone. So we asked the tour operator if we could do a boat tour instead, which they were able to arrange for us. We did that late afternoon and that was fun, and our guide J was good. Just beware that this is not a food tour; it would be better if Viator changes the name of this tour so it would be more accurate.
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).