North Qatar Tour: Explore Al Zubarah Fort and Al Khor Fishing Town

During this tour to the North of Qatar, we will explore the fishing town of Al Khor and also Al Zubara Fort – a historical military fortress and the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Qatar with a stunning sunset view, and the “Shadows Travelling on the Sea of the Day” by Olafur Eliasson’s public art.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Al Khor - Al Khor Fishing Town
  • Al Zubara Fort - Al Zubarah Fort is a historic Qatari military fortress. The fort is located in the town of Al Zubarah, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best-preserved example of an 18th-19th-century trading and pearl fishing town in the Gulf region.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Entry Fees
Location
Al Khor
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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I1491wevictorc
Aug 3, 2024
Northern Experience Qatar Super!!!! - My brotha Zena aka Tom Cruise did a great job hosting this trip. Stand outs were the Recycling Home which had an owner who was remarkable. Also the end of the trip to top it off was relaxing! Great tour!!
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Izaiahlatcha
Jul 30, 2024
A refreshing escape from the city! - Visiting Zubarah Fort was like stepping back in time—it's fascinating to see a piece of Qatar's history preserved so well. The fort’s architecture and the surrounding area really give you a sense of the past. After that, I headed to the fishing town of Al Khor. It was really nice to see a different side of Qatar, with its bustling harbor and the laid-back atmosphere. Strolling through the town and seeing the local boats and markets made for a relaxing and enjoyable day. Overall, exploring these spots gave me a deeper appreciation for Qatar's rich heritage and local life.
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Beatriz
Jun 25, 2024
Amazing tour with the tourist guide Qandeel Bilal - QANDEEL BILAL was our tourist guide. Excellent! Very polite and taught us a lot about Doha, making the experience amazing!!! I highly recommend!
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Ebigail
Apr 29, 2024
Special tour with Mr Zeno - Beautiful tour, we visited many interesting places. Our guide Mr Zeno was really kind, nice and very knowledgeable, we learned so many things about this country and its culture. Super recommended.
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Karlitos66
Mar 5, 2024
excellent experience - Excellent experience. The guide and driver Sadiq Noor proved to be a perfect connoisseur of the history and characteristics of Qatar. He was very nice and friendly.
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Lurkiii
Jan 29, 2024
Absolutely amazing service! - We spent a wonderful day with Sadiq from Murex Tours. Sadiq is an amazing guide and driver, answering all our questions. We had booked the Half Day Tour of Northern Qatar, and managed to see both Al Khor harbour, purple island, Shadows Travelling on the Sea of the Day, and Al Zubarah fort. We drove in a Land Cruiser, and there was water provided - Sadiq also made a pit-stop to let us try the local Karak tea. While it wasn’t included in the original itinerary, Sadiq went out of his way and prolonged the tour so we could visit the Al Zubarah archeological site. We would definitely recommend Murex Tours to any visitors in Qatar.
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Tourist03291599469
Jul 5, 2023
see, experience, and learn - It was my first visit to the Arabic world - we came to see, experience and learn. The North of Qatar tour had been recommended by my hotel and the tour was fully worthwhile. I saw aspects local modern Qatar life outside the commerce-heavy Doha, as well as cultural heritage sites that helped me imagine the life of Qataris in the past. What made the tour stand out most was the conversation with our fantastic guide Qandeel Bilal, who eagerly answered all my questions and who explained to me the country, its history and its society expertly, openly, and deeply.
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Michaelsi3294hj
Jun 16, 2023
Great guide makes great experience - Our driver guide Qandeel Bilal is very kind and professional. He has a great knowledge of the history of the country and the sites. Car is very comfortable and has all amenities. Next trip we will ride down to the desert for stargazing but only with Qandeel.
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Lisa
Sep 9, 2022
Fantastic half day tour in Qatar - What a very enjoyable half day. I learnt so much and enjoyed a great chat and laugh with the guys. They were both extremely knowledgable about absolutely everything related to Qatar. As a lone female, I felt completely safe and would recommend this tour 100%.
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Stephaniemp6319sb
Jul 10, 2022
Wonderful Northern cities of Qatar Tour - Sadiq, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. My friend and I called him “the professor” because he was able to go into detail about the sites, Qatari culture and way of life, and about the history of the region, including the prominent families (going all the way back to the Ottoman Empire). Aside from the history and the information presented, Sadiq provided a pleasant experience, answering all of our questions, taking excellent, artistic pictures for us, and playing nice, cultural music for us to enjoy on the ride. The tour is a long one and it takes up every bit of the six hours as advertised. So pack some snacks for the road to keep your energy up. Thank you Sadiq for an unforgettable trip out of Doha.
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