Bahrain Heritage Tour: Explore Muharraq's Old City

Discover the hidden gems of Muharraq on a cultural walking tour. Explore traditional Bahraini houses and learn about the fascinating history of pearl diving in Bahrain. Indulge in local delicacies and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of this enchanting city.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pearling Path - Since 2012, “Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy” has been recognized as the second World Heritage Site in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It stands as a testament to the island’s ancient pearl collecting tradition and its globally significant single-product economy and social system.
    “Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy” is a…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
Additional Information

You will enjoy an insight into the old city of Muharraq and information about Bahrain that they might never be heard of before. Guests will be mesmerised by the traditional old Bahraini houses, their design, art, and atmosphere. Each house tells a different story talking about the Pearl diving history of Bahrain to current and traditional Bahraini art…

Location
‏AL SEDRA CAFE
Please spare a few coins for the car park tickets, 200 fils for 1 hour. Park anywhere near the bus station. I recommend driving in one car if you're in a group.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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792stacyk
Feb 2, 2025
Day in the old city - Such a lovely tour - very informative and authentic great way to learn about the history of Bahrain. It was educational and fun 😃
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93nasera
Feb 2, 2025
Wonderful experience - We had a great time on our tour with KA, who's originally from Bahrain. He shared so much knowledge and offered fantastic explanations about Muharraq city. What a wonderful experience!
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72enricos
Jan 22, 2025
Knowledgeable Guide, Cultural Insights, and Great Hospitality - Khalid, the tour guide, is very good at transferring knowledge and very passionate about what he does. He's very thoughtful about his customers. I loved the free snacks and tea he provided along the way; other than being tasty, they boosted the mood and offered a glimpse into another dimension of the culture. The content of the tour is very interesting, a walk meandering into the old souk and houses of Muharraq to learn about the pearl divers and all the activities that revolve around them. Khalid has also many tips for life and travel in Bahrain and could confidently answer all the questions I had. I recommend the tour, it's unsurprisingly the highest-rated in Bahrain.
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Maps53021896406
Jan 21, 2025
Bahrain Muharraq Cultural Walking Tour! - Khalid’s tour is deservingly the #1 walking tour in Bahrain. It should not be missed! He’s knowledgeable, engaging and passionate, making him a perfect ambassador for his country. I learned many facts during the Muharraq Cultural Walking Tour, but more importantly, Khalid’s narration style brought to life the rich history and culture of this historical district. It was more an experiential journey than walking tour. For long term visitors, I even recommend taking the tour more than once as it all couldn’t possibly be digested in a single evening. Thank you Khalid for revealing the truly interesting depths the city’s past has to offer.
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Byron_g
Jan 19, 2025
Fantastic tour of some... - Fantastic tour of some hidden gems in Bahrain including some I would visit again in the future on my own.
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Mav71
Jan 10, 2025
If you haven't taken this tour, you haven't been to Bahrein - I will just second most of the other reviews by saying that this is a very informative and enjoyable tour. The tour takes you to numerous places, most of them you wouldn't even know existed if not guided by a local. It's a three-hours experience with lots of explorations, and nice stops in cafes and other food spots. The best part for me was visiting the different houses, hidden museums, and learn about Bahrain's rich history. Highly recommended.
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Krystalg2025
Jan 7, 2025
This was AMAZING! - This experience was highly entertaining and equally informative. I went on this trip with my FBLA chapter and we all had a blast! We learned about different businesses and history which I personally found intriguing. This is a great field trip idea for small school clubs. Also, our tour guide was great!
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Lauren
Dec 31, 2024
Fantastic Tour - Very Knowledgable Guide - We did a personal tour of Muharraq during Muharraq Nights. It was great. We saw several houses and learned a good bit about the Pearling Path too. We will be coming back next month to do another tour!
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Footprints34506
Dec 29, 2024
Muharraq Pearling Path - We live in Bahrain and wanted to check out the Pearling Path and Muharraq without stress or missing any hidden gems. Khalid came lightly recommended, and he did not disappoint! He shared history with us while getting us access to places that were closed to the general public. You can tell that he has a love of the area as well as a great respect and rapport with the community as we stopped along the way for fresh bread, tea, dates, and other snacks. I 100% recommend booking with Khalid!
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M6374nxkaylac
Dec 18, 2024
Historic tour - Khalid was very knowledgeable of the area and history. Recommend this tour!! Sampling the food was my favorite part!!! Feel part of the culture!
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