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.

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Leonie_m
Sep 12, 2024
Fascinating and informative walking tour - Khaled was a passionate and knowledgeable guide who shared with us the history of Bahrain and the early days of Pearling, The houses that we saw which have been converted to museums were amazing. We especially enjoyed seeing vision of women weaving the gold braiding onto the clothes and finished examples. Truly a lost art. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who has an interest in the early days of Bahrain and how people lived and worked. Thank you Khaled
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Maps590058
Jun 8, 2024
History, Art, Food & Fun! - I can not put into words how amazing it was to participate in such an immersive cultural experience! Khaled is a wonderful guide, who spent the time to educate us, answer questions, and treat us too! There were no dull moments on the tour, I already want to go back again! Bahrain has such a rich, diverse history-everyone should learn about! Wear comfortable shoes, wear a hat, and bring your camera!
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Tahitianat2023
Jun 2, 2024
Food, architecture, and History - This tour is needed when in Bahrain. The history of the architecture is amazing. Khaled is an amazing tour guide! I can honestly say, I had so much fun. Plus, the food and drinks we tried are delicious. I truly enjoyed the tour. The conversations and laughter shared along the way made it feel like we’ve all known each other for a very long time.
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Navor2019
Jun 2, 2024
Great Tour - Had a great experience on the tour and learned so much about Bahrain history, traditions, and customs!! Thank you!! Would recommend!!
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Marisagf3756sm
Jun 1, 2024
Amazing and worth it! - Absolutely amazing, Khalid is so kind and very knowledgeable! The tour was so beautiful, i was constantly captured by the history and the architecture! Highly recommend!
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Elitonpessoas
May 26, 2024
A true Bahraini experience - Just one thing to say WOW!!! Khaled is not only super knowledgeable about the history of his country but also a proud Bahraini. He pays attention in the details by buying local fresh Bahraini food for us, he provides water, and make sure that we have the best experience by having local tea, local food. I mean the best guided tour that I have done so far. I visited more than 30 countries and by far he impressed me a lot. Thank you for all, I hope see you here in Canada.
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Joshuak81
May 24, 2024
Best Walking Tour In Bahrain! - Khalid’s tour is a perfect blend of historical and functional sites. He has great insights into Bahrain and is very easy to talk to with questions. He also has great ideas to take your partner on unique dates or where to explore solo
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197isaiahh
May 20, 2024
Walked in completely unsure of what to expect and came out full of Bahrain cultural snacks and useful/informative info - I recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn more about the history and culture of Bahrain. The tour was the perfect length and allowed for an in depth look at the sites of Muharraq
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Floweringviolet
May 19, 2024
Amazing Walking Tour - I thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour and learned so much about Bahrain’s pearling history. Khaled was very knowledgeable and truly has a passion for what he does. This tour is really not to be missed, as the historic homes are very much worth seeing. Definitely book this tour for more historical and cultural insight into Bahrain’s past.
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Kathleenmm8302ni
May 18, 2024
Best waking tour in Bahrain - This is the best tour in Bahrain for a reason! The guide was very knowledgeable, interesting, perfect mix of good English but local style flair. He adjusted to fit our interests and even gave us some tasty treats along the beautiful Pearl route. I would highly recommend anyone enjoy this tour as a way to get a feel for the city, it highly exceeded my expectations!
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From $54
up to 15 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).