Duration
4 - 5 hours
Doha · experience
Private North of Qatar tour
A private drive north to Al Khor’s pearling harbour, the UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort and the mangroves of Al Jumail, with a driver-guide throughout.
4 - 5 hoursPrivate, maximum 6 travellersFrom €116
The experience
A private drive north to the pearling harbour of Al Khor, the UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort and the mangroves of Al Jumail.
The driver-guide heads north to Al Khor Harbour, once the centre of Qatar’s pearl-diving trade, then continues to Purple Island for its own stretch of coastline before reaching the UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort.
The route finishes at Al Jumail, where wildlife-filled mangroves line the Al Thakhira coast, with commentary throughout on the history of pearling, fishing and settlement along Qatar’s northern shore.
Group
Private, maximum 6 travellers
Languages
English
Format
Private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide
Meeting point
Hotel or residential pickup within Doha
Pickup and drop-off
Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- A private, unhurried version of the north Qatar heritage route.
- Travellers who want Al Zubara Fort and the northern mangroves specifically, without the western desert leg.
- Small groups or families who prefer their own vehicle and guide.
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.
- 145 minutes
Al Khor
The former pearling and fishing harbour.
- 230 minutes
Purple Island
A stop on the small coastal island.
- 345 minutes
Al Zubara Fort
The UNESCO World Heritage-listed fort and its archaeological landscape.
- 445 minutes
Al Jumail
Wildlife-filled mangroves along the Al Thakhira coast.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- Al Khor Harbour, Qatar’s former pearling hub
- The UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort
- Purple Island’s coastline
- The mangroves of Al Jumail and Al Thakhira
Included
- ✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓ Driver-guide
- ✓ Hotel or residential pickup and drop-off
- ✓ Bottled water
- ✓ Coffee and/or tea
Not included
- • Lunch
- • Gratuities
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- Not wheelchair accessible; infants must sit on laps (infant seats available).
- Pickup arrives within 45 minutes of the booked time; the guide calls ahead.
- Cancellation terms are shown on Viator before you book.