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The 15 Best Historical Tours in Qatar

16 tours  ·  from $59 a head

The country’s history is a pearling economy that ended and an oil economy that replaced it, and the sites are spread along both coasts. These 15 take in Al Zubarah, the old forts and the museums, priced by the day.

Full Day Qatar's North And West tour || History & Heritage - Al Khor: Qatar’s old sea connection
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Full Day Qatar’s North And West tour || History & Heritage

1.Full Day Qatar’s North And West tour || History & Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $165Our pick

Explore Qatar beyond Doha on a full-day tour of pearling towns, mangroves, Zubara Fort, camel racing, desert rocks, and Richard Serra’s sculpture.

“I really enjoyed my second day of touring Doha with Adil. I loved the time visiting the massive art exhibited that were largely in the desert. I learned and laughed so much! If you have 2 days in Doha like I did, do a city tour (day and night), a desert safari, and this exploration of other parts of Qatar!”

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Desert Safari + History to Modern City Tour - Khor Al Udaid and the Inland Sea
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Desert Safari + History to Modern City Tour

2.Desert Safari + History to Modern City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · from $165

Review this Doha tour for dune bashing, the Inland Sea, Souq Waqif, Katara, and The Pearl, with private 4WD transport for up to four.

“Fantastic tour ! Don’t hesitate. Just book it. It’s awesome. Suhail and yahya were amazing guides. Incredibly knowledgeable, polite and very respectful.”

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From Doha: Culture & History Qatar Tour to the North & West - Leaving Doha for Purple Island
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From Doha: Culture & History Qatar Tour to the North & West

Doha: North of Qatar Tour, History and heritage - Walking among the mangroves at Purple Island
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Doha: North of Qatar Tour, History and heritage

5.North of Qatar Tour, History and heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $59Best value

Explore Qatar beyond Doha, from Al Khor’s pearling harbor and Purple Island mangroves to UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort.

“Tariq is an awesome host and guide. Comfortable car. Insightful commentary. Fantastic to see and hear some more of the history of Qatar.”

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Doha Combo a Rich Heritage from the Desert to the City - Sealine Beach and the 15-minute camel ride
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Doha Combo a Rich Heritage from the Desert to the City

Qatar: Full day City and North Qatar tour | History and Heritage - Museum of Islamic Art and Doha Bay
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Qatar: Full day City and North Qatar tour | History and Heritage

7.Full day City and North Qatar tour | History and Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $146

See Doha’s modern icons, Souq Waqif, Al Khor, mangroves, Purple Island, and UNESCO-listed Al Zubara on one full-day Qatar tour.

“The ZubaraFort and ruins were quite interesting. The guide was pleasant but his driving was terrifying and we did not go to the Museum of Islamic Art nor did we get a good tour of Doha and its heritage.”

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Combo Culture & Adventure: North Qatar Heritage & Desert Safari - Al Khor: creek, corniche, and working waterfront
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Combo Culture & Adventure: North Qatar Heritage & Desert Safari

8.Combo Culture & Adventure: North Qatar Heritage & Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $190

Review of Falcon Tours’ Qatar day trip, pairing Al Khor heritage sites with dune bashing, sandboarding, camels, and the Inland Sea.

“Amazing day with javid. He makes good trip today he is all explained to the north and west he very friendly and super professional photographer and knowledgeable about all our the qater he takes lots of pictures nice pictures thank you so much javid and falcon tour”

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Doha: Combo Heritage & Art Tour of North and West Qatar - Starting in Doha and reaching Al Ruwais
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Doha: Combo Heritage & Art Tour of North and West Qatar

9.Combo Heritage & Art Tour of North and West Qatar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 7 hours

Travel from Doha to Al Ruwais, Al Jumail, Al Zubarah and Zekreet for Qatar’s finest mix of heritage, desert art and coastal views.

“Junaid is an exceptional guide for exploring the north and west of Qatar. His extensive knowledge of the region, combined with his passion for sharing its history and culture, makes for an unforgettable experience. From the moment we started our journey, it was clear that Junaid was not just a guide, but also a storyteller who brought the landscapes and landmarks to life. One of the highlights of our tour was the stunning natural beauty of the north and west coasts. Junaid expertly navigated us through the picturesque landscapes, pointing out unique geological formations and explaining their significance. His insights into the local flora and fauna added depth to our…”

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Explore Qatar’s Past: North & West Full-Day Heritage Tour - Al Khor harbor and the northern coast
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Explore Qatar’s Past: North & West Full-Day Heritage Tour

10.Explore Qatar’s Past: North & West Full-Day Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours · from $63

Review of Qatar’s North and West heritage tour, with Zubara Fort, mangroves, Zekreet, Richard Serra and practical booking advice.

“Abdullah guided us throughout our journey. He was a very kind guide who always cared about our drinks and health, and he also took many photos for us. We were able to visit all the places we wanted to see, and we are very satisfied! Thank you so much!”

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Full- day Qatar North And West Tour | History And Heritage - Zekreet’s rock formations in the western desert
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Full- day Qatar North And West Tour | History And Heritage

Full Day Tour to Qatar North and West / History and Heritage - Purple Island and the Al Thakira mangroves
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Full Day Tour to Qatar North and West / History and Heritage

12.Full Day Tour to Qatar North and West / History and Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $136

Explore Qatar’s north and west on a private 7-hour tour with Zubara Fort, Purple Island, camel racing, Zekreet rocks, and expert guides.

“Had a really great time with Sohail, seeing parts of Qatar I imagine most visitors don't see. The day was packed full of interesting stops, and he was kind enough to drop me off at the main market, which I somehow missed yesterday when I was wandering around on my own. I would definitely recommend this if you want to get out of the city and experience Qatar. The camel race was the surprise highlight of the day!”

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Explore North Qatar with history and archaeological sites. - Lusail Stadium, a quick look at modern Qatar
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Explore North Qatar with history and archaeological sites.

13.Explore North Qatar with history and archaeological sites.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Explore northern Qatar on a private tour of Lusail, Al Khor, Purple Island, Al Jumail village, and UNESCO-listed Al Zubarah Fort.

“Wonderful experience with an excellent guide. Mr. Pruna, my guide was a very kindhearted and explained excellently everything not only about the tour but also some other questions not related with the tour but if I had any during the way to the tour. Also, after he discovered I had a problem with my ankle he never hesitated to help me when there was any place I needed his assistance. Thank you Mr. Pruna! Thank you for an excellent tour! Al Zubara was very beautiful spot and will always be one of the most memorable places I have traveled in my life! I wish you all the best! For the…”

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Full Day Qatar North and West Tour History And Heritage

14.Full Day Qatar North and West Tour History And Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $102

Explore Qatar’s northern coast, Al Zubarah Fort, Zekreet, mangroves, and Richard Seera Art with a guide for $102 per person.

“An unforgettable moment with Saloo we had today. The Tour was more then we expected,we enjoyed every spot of the Tour .Saloo was very Kind and information.we do recommend the Tour for those who will Come to Doha and want to discover more about nature, history, society. Thank You Mr Saloo U are Amazing Trip👍👍👍”

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Guided: National Museum & History of Qatar - Starting at the Museum of Islamic Art
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Guided: National Museum & History of Qatar

15.Guided: National Museum & History of Qatar

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $231

Explore Qatar’s story at the National Museum, Museum of Islamic Art, and Msheireb Museums on a five-hour private Doha tour.

“We have booked the tour for 3 persons. We has had walked around and explored the museum ourselves. The driver only ddroped us off at two museums. Tour guide only came with us at the mosque.”

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