The Bahrain History tour provides a unique perspective into the historical sites that are comfortably far from the noise and chaos of the city. Get familiar with Bahrain as our knowledgeable tour guide explains how past civilizations have influenced the island’s modern-day customs and traditions.
The Bahrain History tour provides a unique perspective into the historical sites that are comfortably far from the noise and chaos of the city. Get familiar with Bahrain as our knowledgeable tour guide explains how past civilizations have influenced the island’s modern-day customs and traditions.
- Dilmun Burial Mounds - Burial Mounds: These archaeological mounds are of great historical importance going back to the Dilmun civilization in the third millennium BC. Other archaeological mounds, which go back to the Hellenistic period of Alexander the Great (330 BC) are also found in various areas in Bahrain. The most imposing mounds are those…
- Dilmun Burial Mounds - Burial Mounds: These archaeological mounds are of great historical importance going back to the Dilmun civilization in the third millennium BC. Other archaeological mounds, which go back to the Hellenistic period of Alexander the Great (330 BC) are also found in various areas in Bahrain. The most imposing mounds are those believed to be the Dilmunite Royal Tombs. These tombs are seen in A’ali close to modern dwellings.
- Khamis Mosque - Al Khamis Mosque: It is considered to be one of the oldest mosques in the region, as its foundation is believed to have been laid as early as 692 AD. An inscription found on the site, however, suggests a foundation date of sometime during the 11th century. It has since been rebuilt twice in both the 14th and 15th centuries, when the minarets were constructed.
- Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort - Sheikh Salman bin Ahmed Al-Fateh Fort: This fort is commonly known as Riffa Fort due to its location in Riffa, is an historic landmark and stands witness to one of the most important junctures in Bahrainâs history. Within its beautiful architecture lives
the memory of the ruling family of Bahrain, the Al Khalifas.
- Bahrain Military Museum - Bahrain Military Museum: This Museum was opened by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa on the 45th Anniversary of the Bahrain Defense Force, which occurred on February 5th, 2013. The minute you enter the museum youâll be taken by awe at the rich history that it displays. The museum is divided into five different sections (The Hall of Rulers, Forts Hall, Documents Hall, Horses Hall, and Old Weapons Hall). If you start with the Hall of Rulers, youâll go through the history of how Bahrain was conquered by Sh. Ahmed Al Fateh (Ahmed the Conqueror), and youâll find a map of the battles that took place at that time. All of the museums halls display progression of Bahrainâs military throughout the little kingdomâs history.
- Al Jasra Handicrafts centre - Al Jasrah Handicraft Center: It is located close to Al Jasra House and
is worth visiting as it offers varieties of homemade handicraft. This center encourages the craftsman and artisans, urging them to continue working in this distinctive field which requires major effort, and precise skills, by providing support to ensure the development of this industry while maintaining the original characteristics of the Bahraini products.
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All monument fees
- Bottled water
- Transport by private vehicle
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All monument fees
- Bottled water
- Transport by private vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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.
