Henri Leroux

Doha · experience

Doha city tour and dhow boat cruise

Doha in two ways — a guided tour through Souq Waqif and Katara Cultural Village, then a traditional 30-minute dhow boat ride along the skyline.

4 hoursShared or private, up to 25 travellersFrom €52

The experience

Doha in two ways — first by car through Souq Waqif and Katara, then by traditional dhow boat to see the skyline from the water.

A guide and driver lead a tour through Souq Waqif, Katara Cultural Village and The Pearl Island, with a pass-by of the Museum of Islamic Art, a stop at the Marina Promenade and a scenic drive along Al Corniche.

The tour then continues onto a traditional 30-minute dhow boat ride, timed on many departures to catch the Doha skyline lit up at dusk, before returning to the pickup point.

Duration

4 hours

Group

Shared or private, up to 25 travellers

Languages

English

Format

Guided city tour by car, then a traditional dhow boat

Meeting point

Hotel, airport or cruise-terminal pickup within Doha

Pickup and drop-off

Pickup and drop-off included.

Who this suits

A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.

  • A single half-day booking that covers both Doha’s streets and its skyline from the water.
  • Travellers who want the city tour and a dhow ride without booking them separately.
  • A relaxed half day with the rest of the day left free.

Itinerary

The route at a glance.

The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.

  1. 1

    Souq Waqif

    The covered market lanes and falcon shops.

    1 hour
  2. 2

    Katara Cultural Village

    Galleries, mosques and the beach area.

    1 hour
  3. 3

    The Pearl Island, Marina Promenade & Al Corniche

    A pass-by of the Museum of Islamic Art and a scenic drive along the Corniche.

    ~40 minutes
  4. 4

    Dhow boat cruise

    A traditional boat ride along the Doha skyline.

    30 minutes

What the visit includes

The practical detail before you choose a date.

Highlights

  • Souq Waqif and Katara Cultural Village
  • A pass-by of the Museum of Islamic Art
  • A 30-minute traditional dhow boat ride
  • Skyline views along Al Corniche and the Marina Promenade

Included

  • ✓ Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓ Bottled water
  • ✓ English-speaking tour guide
  • ✓ Pickup and drop-off
  • ✓ 30-minute traditional dhow boat ride
  • ✓ Insurance
  • ✓ A meal

Not included

  • • Museum of Islamic Art entry (pass-by only)
  • • Gratuities

Before you go

A few essentials for the day.

  • Not wheelchair accessible; stroller accessible.
  • The dhow boat ride is unavailable on some dates in November and December — an alternative stop is shown instead.
  • Cancellation terms are shown on Viator before you book.