Kuwait City Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Kuwait City tours and things to do in the Gulf’s gleaming capital: ride to the top of the iconic Kuwait Towers, marvel at the vast Grand Mosque, haggle in the bustling Souq Mubarakiya, venture into the desert on a safari, sail to the ancient island of Failaka, feast on Kuwaiti flavours on a food tour, and explore the emirate’s rich museums. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Kuwait City by interest
Whatever brings you to Kuwait City — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Kuwait City
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Kuwait Towers
Iconic landmark.
Grand Mosque
Vast prayer hall.
City Skyline
Corniche views.
The Desert
Safari & dunes.
Souq Mubarakiya
Historic market.
Failaka Island
Ancient ruins.
Tareq Rajab
Islamic art.
The Avenues
Grand mall.
Ferry awayFailaka Island
Ancient ruins.
Outskirts awayThe Desert
Safari & dunes.
Old town awaySouq Mubarakiya
Historic market.
Corniche awayKuwait Towers
Iconic landmark.
City awayTareq Rajab
Islamic art.
City awayThe Avenues
Grand mall.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Kuwait City visitor asks before booking.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and pleasant — by far the best time to visit.
Spring (Mar–Apr)
Warm and comfortable, before the summer heat.
Summer (May–Sep)
Extremely hot — best for indoor sights and malls.
For the coast
Winter is best for Failaka and the corniche.
For touring
Cooler months suit walking tours and the desert.
Best overall
November to March is ideal.
One day
A city tour, the towers and the souq.
Two days
Add Failaka Island and museums.
Three days
Add a desert safari and a food tour.
For the city
Towers, mosque and skyline.
For culture
The souq, museums and heritage houses.
For adventure
A desert safari beyond the city.
Tours & transfers
Tours include pickup and city transport.
By car
Taxis and rentals are the main way to get around.
By boat
Ferries and dhows reach Failaka Island.
On foot
The souq and corniche areas are walkable.
Where to stay
Stay near the city centre or seafront.
Kuwaiti dinar
Kuwait uses the dinar; cards widely accepted.
Kuwait Towers
Ride up for panoramic views of the Gulf.
Souq Mubarakiya
Visit in the evening when it comes alive.
Desert safari
Go in the cooler months for comfort.
Failaka
Take a day trip for the ancient ruins.
Museums
See the Tareq Rajab for Islamic art.
Dress code
Dress modestly, especially at the mosque.
City tours
Popular city tours sell out — book ahead.
Failaka trips
Island day trips fill up — reserve early.
Desert safaris
Safaris fill up in winter — book ahead.
Food tours
Small food tours fill up — reserve early.
Museum tours
Guided tours fill up — book ahead.
Winter season
November to March is busiest — book ahead.
City tour
Around €35–70 for a Kuwait City tour.
Desert safari
About €45–85 for a desert safari.
Failaka trip
Roughly €55–95 for a Failaka day trip.
Museum tour
Around €30–55 for a museums and heritage tour.
Food tour
About €45–80 for a Kuwaiti food tour.
How to save
Join group city and desert tours to save.
Kuwait City through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Touring & desert.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Warm & pleasant.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Indoor sights.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Very hot.
- Best for
- Cooling down.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm.