North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves

4.9 (434 reviews) Doha, Qatar
Duration4h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore three of North Qatar’s top attractions—Al Zubarah Fort, Purple Island, and Al Thakhira Mangroves—all in one efficient, half-day adventure.
Expert Local Guides: Our knowledgeable guides bring history and nature to life, offering rich insights and personalized attention.
Comfort and Convenience: Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with complimentary pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, port, or airport.
Authentic Experience: Experience Qatar’s unique blend of history and natural beauty, from UNESCO heritage sites to serene mangroves.
Flexible and Family-Friendly: Designed for all ages, this tour perfectly balances cultural exploration and outdoor adventure.
Experience North Qatar like never before!

Options

Shared Tour

Shared Tour
Pickup included

Private Tour

Private Tour
Pickup included

What's included

  • insurance
  • Air Conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water and tea
  • Pickup /drop off services.
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Meals
  • Al Zubara fort entrance fees

What to expect

  1. Doha
    5m
    Pick-up from your selected hotel/ location/Airport
  2. Al Khor
    45m
    Al Khor is a coastal city in northern Qatar, located 50 kilometers north of the capital, Doha. Considered one of Qatar's largest cities.
    Al Khor is home to many employees of the oil industry due to its proximity to Qatar's northern oil and natural gas fields and to Ras Laffan Industrial City. It is one of the proposed venues for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
  3. Purple Island - Al Khor Island
    30m
    The Purple Island, also known as Al Khor Island, is a beautiful place in Al Khor, about an hour's drive from Doha. It is a small island, connected to the mainland by a narrow path that is broken at different points to allow water to flow towards the mangrove forest.
  4. Al Thakhira Beach
    45m
    Al Thakhira is a town on the coast of the Al Khor municipality in Qatar, about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) northeast of the city of Al Khor City and 60 kilometres (37 mi) from the capital Doha. It is closely affiliated with Al Khor City, with both having been founded by the Al Muhannadi tribe. Like other coastal settlements in the area, its inhabitants historically relied solely on pearling and fishing for sustenance
  5. Al Zubara Fort
    45m
    Al zubara also known as Fort Zubara(h) is a historic Qatari military fortress built under the oversight of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in 1938.
  6. Doha
    5m
    Drop off at your selected hotel/ location/Airport

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you select the standard shared tour, no pickup service is included. You must meet our guide at the National Museum Metro Station. our guide will contact you to arrange the service.

End point

If you select the standard shared tour, no pickup service is included. You must meet our guide at the National Museum Metro Station. our guide will contact you to arrange the service.

Pickup details

Doha Hotels: Hotel lobby
Doha Airport: Exit gate 4, arrival hall
Doha Port: Cruise ship terminal
Doha City: From preferred location in Doha city

If you select the standard shared tour, no pickup service is included. You must meet our guide at the National Museum Metro Station.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code: cover your knees and shoulders, regardless of whether you are male or female/ Don’t wear anything see-through.

Cancellation policy

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

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