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The 15 Best North Qatar Tours

17 tours  ·  from $35 a head

North of Doha the country empties out into a UNESCO fort, an abandoned pearling village and the mangrove channels at Purple Island. The 15 below differ on how many of those they reach in a day, and on what the car costs.

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From Doha: North of Qatar Guided Tour with Transfers

1.North of Qatar Guided Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 539 reviews · 4 hours · from $40Our pick

Explore North Qatar from Doha, from Al Khor Harbor and Purple Island mangroves to UNESCO-listed Al Zubarah Fort and Jumail village.

“We had a great time. Usman was very knowledgeable and the air conditioned vehicle kept us very comfortable despite the heat.”

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North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves - Al Khor harbor and Qatar’s pearl-fishing past
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North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves

2.North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $50Top rated

Explore northern Qatar from Doha, with Al Khor, Purple Island, mangroves, and Al Zubara Fort on a private half-day tour.

“The most enlightening and enjoyable part of this tour was the conversations that we had with our tour guide Qandeel Bilal. He was very informative about the locations that we visited, but additionally, he was able to explain to our private tour about the customs and traditionRead more”

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North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony - Purple Island and the mangroves
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North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony

Doha North Qatar Tour Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village - The 50-minute drive from Doha to Al Khor
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Doha North Qatar Tour Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

4.Doha North Qatar Tour Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 267 reviews · 4h 30m · from $59

Explore northern Qatar from Doha, with Al Khor harbor, Al Thakira mangroves, Zubara Fort, and abandoned Jumail Village for $59.

“A very educational and interesting tour of the forts and ancient history of Qatar. Our tour guide, Mr Nawaz, was really nice and gave lots of information about people living in Qatar. Overall, we enjoyed the tour and his company very much. The car is also comfortable for long drives and he communicates promptly via WhatsApp.”

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Doha: North Qatar Guide Expedition with Pickup & Drop-Off

5.North Qatar Guide Expedition with Pickup & Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 225 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $52

Explore northern Qatar from Doha, with mangroves, Purple Island, Al Khor Harbor, Zubara Fort, and an abandoned village.

“It was a great tour with Arum, the mangroves were very nice and the old town is such a sight to see with the beautiful beach. Everything was perfectly organised. highly recommended”

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Doha: Premium North of Qatar Tour with Entrance Fees

6.Premium North of Qatar Tour with Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 175 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Explore northern Qatar from Doha, with Al Khor, mangroves, Purple Island, Zubarah Fort, Jumail village, and expert local guidance.

“Under the masterful care of Abdul Rehman, our journey through North Qatar became far more than a tour—it was a vivid immersion into the soul of the region. His extraordinary hospitality and warm demeanor created a sense of ease and connection throughout the day. From the lively scenes of Al Khor Harbor to the calm elegance of Purple Island’s mangroves, the imposing history of Zubarah Fort, and the haunting quiet of Jumail village, every stop was elevated by Abdul’s deep knowledge of Qatar’s history and culture. His driving skills were beyond imagination—smooth, confident, and perfectly timed. A surprise stop for rich, flavorful Karak tea added the perfect touch. For anyone…”

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North of Qatar Tour to Olafur Eliasson Zubara Fort Jumail Village - Purple Island and Al Thakira’s Mangroves
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North of Qatar Tour to Olafur Eliasson Zubara Fort Jumail Village

7.North of Qatar Tour to Olafur Eliasson Zubara Fort Jumail Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $55

Explore northern Qatar’s mangroves, pearling villages, Olafur Eliasson’s desert art, and UNESCO-listed Al Zubarah Fort on a private tour.

“Great private tour of Al Khor fishing port, Purple Island Mangroves, Al Zubara Fort and the Jumail abandoned village. My guide and driver Syed was very knowledgeable on both the history and culture in Qatar and I would definitely recommend him. A great tour if you want to spend time outside of Doha, exploring Qatar.”

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North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village - Al Khor, a short look at an old coastal town
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North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

8.North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $65

Explore Al Khor, Purple Island, Al Zubarah Fort, and Al Jumail Village on a private half-day tour from Doha.

“I booked a solo tour but another person had booked around the same time and ended up on my tour with me. I actually was glad but I would have expected the price to be adjusted and it wasn’t. Overall we had a wonderful time, I did get very Read more”

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Private North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Al-Thakhira Mangroves - Al Khor Harbor and the coastal past
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Private North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Al-Thakhira Mangroves

9.Private North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Al-Thakhira Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $60

Review of Qatar’s northern tour to Al Khor, Al Thakhira mangroves, Jumail Village, 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”

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Doha: North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort and purple - The drive north from Doha
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Doha: North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort and purple

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Doha: North Qatar, Purple Island, and Mangroves Guided Tour

North of Qatar Tour - Al Thakhira’s mangroves and birdlife
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North of Qatar Tour

13.North of Qatar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $137

Explore northern Qatar on a private 6-hour tour to Al Khor, Al Thakhira, Al Zubarah, Al Ruis, historic villages, and lunch.

“This was a very enjoyable trip. We got to see the landscape of Qatar and visit many old and traditional sites. These included a fishing village, pearl diving locations and a famous fort. We also went through various villages and towns, with lRead more”

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North Qatar: Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, Thakhira Mangroves - Al Khor Harbour and Qatar’s life by the sea
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North Qatar: Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, Thakhira Mangroves

14.North Qatar: Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, Thakhira Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 4h 30m · from $57

Explore North Qatar on a guided half-day tour to Al Khor, Thakhira mangroves, UNESCO-listed Zubara Fort, and Jumail Village.

“Very informative and we were given a decent amount of time for each location. Our guide (Muhammed Yasin Afridi) was excellent, not only did he teach us about the locations of the tour but as we were driving through Doha he was explaining everything and giving us a lot of information. Muhammed spoke in English but also Urdu so my parents could also understand - he was excellent”

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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

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