Doha City Tour: Guided Tour to Souq Waqif, Katara, Pearl Island





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Doha City tour is the perfect way to experience Qatar in a short period. Explore all the key attractions and learn about life in Qatar with this comprehensive trip that is perfect for newcomers to the country. Learn about the Doha’s history with a guided city tour. You will be picked up by our professional tour guide. Doha is the capital of Qatar. It has more people than the rest of Qatar combined. The city is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the east of the country. It is Qatar's fastest growing city, with over 80% of the nation's population living in Doha. Note: For those booking after 6, may know that the museum closes 7 PM.
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The National Museum of Qatar is a national museum in Doha, Qatar. The current building opened to the public on 28 March 2019, replacing the previous building which opened in 1975. The building was designed by architect Jean Nouvel who was inspired by the desert rose crystal, which can be found in Qatar. A tour of the museum takes visitors through a loop of galleries that address three major, interrelated themes. The galleries are loosely arranged in chronological order, beginning with exhibitions on the natural history of the desert and the Persian Gulf, artefacts from Bedouin culture, historical exhibitions on the tribal wars, the establishment of the Qatari state, and finally the discovery of oil to the present. The displays and installations that explore these themes present audiovisual displays with carefully selected treasures from the museum's collections.
Souq Waqif (Arabic: Sūq Wāqif, "the standing market") is a marketplace (souq) in Doha, in the state of Qatar. The souq sells traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. It is also home to restaurants and Shisha lounges. The original building dates back at least from the 20th Century in a traditional Qatari architectural style. It was renovated in 2006. The souq was founded at least a century ago in proximity of the dry river bed known as Wadi Musheireb. It was a gathering place where Bedouins and locals would trade a variety of goods, primarily livestock goods. The Souq Waqif is considered as a tourist attraction within Doha.
Katara is a cultural village in Doha, Qatar. It is located on the eastern coast between West Bay and the Pearl."Katara" was the historical name used for Qatar prior to the 18th century. It was soft-opened in October 2010 during the Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF), an event that it has hosted ever since. Katara has an open amphitheater, an opera house, a multi-purpose cinema, a multi-purpose conference hall, a beach, and a souq.A museum showcasing the country's maritime heritage was opened in November 2015.
The Pearl-Qatar is an artificial island spanning nearly four square kilometers. It is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals. The name "The Pearl" was chosen because the island is being built on one of Qatar's previous major pearl diving sites. Qatar was one of the major pearl traders of Asia before the Japanese introduced cheaper more affordable pearls just before Qatar's oil boom. The Pearl-Qatar helps to represent Qatar's rich past in the pearl industry. The Pearl is said to resemble a string of pearls.
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We do any pick up location inside Doha.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(193)
Wonderful tour. Mr Nawaz gave a nice tour and was very conversational. He was adequately prepared for our questions! It was great to experience the city with a veteran guide like him. You guys should definitely try it out and request for him!
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We had a fantastic city tour in Doha. Our guide was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and able to answer all of our questions. Everything was well organized, and it was truly a great experience.
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Arranged a Doha City tour for a family of 5 with 1 infant and had a fantastic time thanks to the hospitality and knowledge of our guide Faisal. We visited Souq Waqif and the Katara Village on a Saturday and enjoyed the atmosphere and hustle and bustle of Qatari locals. Would definitely recommend.
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Our guide Rafiq was wonderful. Answered all questions. Very paitent while I took lots of pictures. Highly recommend this tour.
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Muhammad Yasin He is very kind and hospitable person. We have 3 kids but he take care for all. It was great time to see around Doha. I recommend this tour for first time visit.
I stayed in Doha for 9days but the highlight of my stay was the tour with Zubair, Zubair made our tour so enjoyable and he made everything so easy. I will recommend Zubair for anyone who wishes to visit Doha
Spent a delightful morning with guide Muhammad Yasmin. He showed us all the highlights while letting us set our own pace. Very punctual, attentive and congenial and a good photographer too!
Mr Nawaz gave 6 of us an excellent City tour. His knowledge of the city was very good and he was respectful and polite. He was enthusiastic and keen for us to enjoy his city.
We already finish our city tour with Muhammad Yasin. Was really amazing. We enjoy all...6*.. by the knowledge, attention and responsability with us. Thank you very much! We recomend it for sure 👍👌
Zubair was so helpful, he made the tour fun😍 it was so lovely, we went to katara cultural village,souq waqif, and pearl island. These experience was worth it, and every moment count!!!!🥰🥰



