Qatar · NORTH QATAR TOURS
North of Doha the coast turns to mangrove and the forts start. These 15 day trips take in Al Zubarah, the Purple Island boardwalks and the abandoned village at Al Jumail, with prices, driving times and which combine the north with the west coast in one day.
Review of Qatar’s North and West tour from Doha, covering Al Zubara Fort, Zekreet, Richard Serra’s art, camel racing and more.
“Everything is great, tour guide is professional and wise person. He helped us a lot. About the acknowledge of history in Qatar. We are really satisfied.”
Explore northern Qatar on a private half-day tour to Al Khor, Purple Island, mangroves, and Al Zubarah Fort from Doha.
“We booked this tour to fill some time before a late night flight home. The guide was very informative but his driving was a little crazy! You see the fish market, the dhow fishing boats, the mangroves and and impressive fort - a fair amount of driving, but it does give you a taste of life outside of the city.”
Explore north Qatar from Doha on a private tour to Al Khor, Purple Island, Al Zubara Fort, mangroves, and Al Jumail.
“Nice way to see a different side of Qatar and understand more about its pearling history. Our guide Khaled took good care of us.”
Explore Qatar beyond Doha, from Purple Island and Zubara Fort to Zekreet’s rocks, camel racing, beaches, and Richard Serra’s desert art.
“A long ride but a lot of interesting stuff to see and hear about. Abdullah gave us lots of information about the sights, about the country and his experience as a guide. Would recommend this tour to anyone.”
Explore northern Qatar from Doha, with Al Khor harbor, Al Thakira mangroves, Zubara Fort, and Jumail Village in a small group.
“Good with Abdul sattar to the North.Nice Car ,great Hospitality”
See Qatar beyond Doha on a small-group day tour to Al Khor, Zubara Fort, Zekreet, mangroves, camel tracks, and Serra’s desert sculpture.
“Mixed experience. Absolutely worth because it gives you another impression that the skyline of Doha. However, I believe the guide was doubly booked and early afternoon he started to rush us (he was speeding most of the time) and wanted Read more”
Explore northern Qatar on a private half-day tour covering Al Khor, mangroves, Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, and Olafur Eliasson’s desert art.
“Khalid Khan took us on an excellent tour, being informative and friendly. Great tour for our short time in Qatar, we really got a feel for the country.”
Explore Al Khor, Purple Island, Al Zubarah Fort, and Al Jumail Village on a private half-day tour from Doha.
“A wonderful carefully planned trip. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the locations we visited, the mangroves were a calm oasis and such a contrast from the city of Doha. We loved that stop. The village and fort are so wRead more”
Review of Qatar’s full-day north and Doha tour, with Souq Waqif, Al Zubara Fort, Purple Island, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Imran was great guide . he told us manny interesting facts about doha and qatar . showed us various places . would totally recommend”
Explore Qatar beyond Doha on an 8-hour 4WD tour covering Al Khor, mangroves, Zubara Fort, Zekreet, and Richard Serra.
“Our guide Abdullah was brilliant! So informative and pleasant, pointing out the many points of interest and answering our many questions along the way. we had a wonderful time from start to finish. Off road driving was clomfortable and fun 😊👍. We saw so much but never felt rushed. Pllenty of time to view and enjoy the many places we stopped at From the first stop at the fish market to the mangroves, rock formations, forts and camels at the racetrack we discovered and learnt a great deal about this beautiful country. We'd higjly recommend this tour.”
Paddle Qatar’s Al Thakira mangroves, watch for flamingos, learn about Purple Island, and relax with tea at an eco-camp.
“Complete scam. Barely any water to kayak and unbelievably hot. Was told I am the only one kayaking there and horrible customer support from this travel activity team. No regard for wellbeing of participants in the heat. Looked nothing like the pictures”
Review of Qatar’s Al Thakira mangrove kayaking tour, with Purple Island, birdwatching, guides, transport, price, and practical tips.
“Our guide was excellent and it was a very chill vibe, he let us take our time and talked to us about the mangrove too. Driver came half an hour late though, so wife didn't appreciate that as we were just about to go back to sleep lol. Minor setback on a great time.”
Explore Qatar’s northern coast on a private tour of Al Khor, Al Thakhira Mangroves, and UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort.
“I did enjoy the tour. The sites were interesting, and it was nice just to get out of the city and see what the rest of the country looks like. The guide was prompt and knowledgable. But at our last stop, the ruins of a village in the desert out in Read more”
Explore North Qatar from Doha with Al Khor, Purple Island, Al Thakira mangroves, Al Zubara Fort, and Jumail village for $40.
“A Memorable Tour of North Qatar with Adil Our tour of North Qatar with Adil was an excellent experience from beginning to end. He is not only a knowledgeable guide but also a genuinely kind and respectful person who clearly loves sharing the beauty and history of his country. Adil guided us through historical sites like Al Zubarah Fort, peaceful coastal areas, and traditional villages. What stood out most was the way he explained the cultural background and historical context with such clarity and passion. He was also flexible and attentive to our interests, making the trip feel very personalized. Thanks to Adil, we left North Qatar with a deeper…”
Review of Qatar’s Purple Island mangrove kayak tour, with wildlife, sunset views, pricing, guides, transport concerns, and practical booking tips.
“The transfer was very expensive it that 250 riyal. De driver almost made a accident by driving to fast en he was watching video’s on his phone. Switching lane without signal. We almost got hit by a car. So for us the transfer was 0 points. When Read more”
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