- Explore the UNESCO-listed Al Zubarah Fort
- Discover the abandoned Al Jumail fishing village
- Walk through the mangroves of Purple Island
- Visit Al Khor Harbor and see traditional wooden dhows
- Learn about Qatar’s pearling and maritime history
- See Olafur Eliasson’s desert art installation
- Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off
Available Languages
Perfect For
Transportation
Experience Duration
Leave Doha behind for a captivating journey through Qatar’s northern landscapes, where archaeological treasures, quiet fishing villages and mangrove-lined shores reveal the country’s rich past.
Explore Al Zubarah Fort, an 18th-century landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site, while discovering the pearling, trading and maritime stories that shaped the region.
Continue through Al Jumail Village, Purple Island and Al Khor Harbor, balancing heritage with peaceful coastal scenery and traditional wooden dhows.
The experience concludes at Olafur Eliasson’s Shadows Travelling on the Sea of the Day, where geometry, light and desert landscape meet in an unforgettable contemporary artwork.
With hotel pickup, a guided experience, refreshments and thoughtfully chosen stops, this tour suits curious travellers, families and culture lovers seeking a memorable half-day beyond Doha.
- Hotel pickup: Meet your guide and travel north along Qatar’s scenic coastline.
- Al Zubarah Fort: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site and its archaeological surroundings.
- Al Jumail Village: Discover the abandoned fishing settlement and capture coastal photographs.
- Purple Island: Walk through the mangroves and learn about the island’s natural and historical importance.
- Al Khor Harbor and Barzan Towers: See traditional dhows and important historic landmarks.
- Desert art installation: Visit Olafur Eliasson’s work before returning to Doha.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking guided tour
- Visit to Al Zubarah Fort
- Visit to Al Jumail Village
- Visit to Purple Island
- Visit to Al Khor Harbor
- Visit to Olafur Eliasson's art installation
- Tea
- Water
Not included
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Additional activities not listed
- Tips and gratuities
- Items not specifically included
- Access for guests with mobility impairments
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the exact pickup time and location may vary.
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking outdoors.
- Bring sun protection for coastal and desert sections.
- The tour includes uneven outdoor surfaces and is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
- Conditions can be warm, windy or dusty depending on the day.
- Bring valid booking details and arrive ready at the agreed pickup point.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Hat and sunscreen.
- Camera or smartphone.
- Water bottle.
- Light, weather-appropriate clothing.
