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Qatar's standouts.
The 10 most popular al khor tours in Qatar. What each one actually involves, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Private 8-hour North and West Qatar tour with pickup. See Al Khor, mangroves, UNESCO Zubara Fort, Zekreet rocks, art, and tea.
“Excellent day out. Our tour guide Adnan was a very nice young man, friendly and provided lots of information at the various places we visited. The oldest village, UNESCO fort and rock formations were highlights. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.”
Tour northern Qatar from Doha to Al Zubara Fort, Al Jumail and Thakhira Mangroves, mixing UNESCO ruins with mangroves and harbor heritage.
“We enjoyed the tour very much. Abdul was very informative and very pleasant. Great time. Amazing memories. Thank you”
Private north Qatar tour from Doha: Al Zubara Fort UNESCO, Purple Island, mangroves, Al Khor harbor, and Jumail village in 4 hours.
“Shah our guide was punctual and very friendly. He gave us specific information about the country and its people and was flexible in responding to our spontaneous ideas. Because it was raining, he even organized an umbrella. We would do the tour again and are grateful for the wonderful time.”
North & West Qatar heritage tour from Doha: Zubarah Fort, Zekreet wildlife reserve, mangroves, Richard Serra Desert, tea included.
“What I liked mostly about the trip, was that my guide was on time. He was knowledgeable about the trip’s location and kept me engaged in the activities. It’s my first time in Doha, so I really didn’t know what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised and he spoke English well.”
Full-day North and West Qatar tour with Purple Island, Al Zubarah Fort, Richard Serra sculpture art, and more, with hotel pickup included.
“I'd like to receive the notice of the change in pick-up and drop-off time earlier, as it may affect other plans.”
Spend a full day in North and West Qatar with pearling-era stops, UNESCO Zubarah, Zekreet dunes, and iconic views toward Bahrain.
“Hanoi’s and Jassim are the best. Had a beautiful experience of the north and west parts of Qatar. Would do this again n again”
Private kayaking through Al Thakira mangroves to Purple Island at sunset, with a camp refreshment stop and Doha pickup for $119.
“Super activité ! Vraiment fun (même si plutôt fatiguant !) On n’aurait jamais imaginé voir des mangroves dans le désert du Qatar. L’équipe est top, sur le retour impossible de rentrer sans leur aide car la houle était devenue forte mais ils sont su gérer la situation pour qu’on soit en sécurité. Les paysages sont…”
4-hour Doha tour to UNESCO Al Zubara Fort, Al Jumail ruins, Al Thakira mangroves, and Purple Island with an English guide.
“It was a very nice excursion. I saw a lot: the purple island, Zubarra Fort, Scenes, Al Jumail Village. Made a lot of photos! A nice opportunity to see more than just Doha! Guide Mudebir is a good driver and I had enough time to walk around the sights.”
A 7-hour private tour taking you through Qatar’s north and west, from pearl-diving history to Zubara Fort and Zekreet’s dramatic rocks.
“Our private tour was wonderful and interesting. Hassan was knowledgeable and friendly. The mix of history, culture, and natural wonders was perfect. We loved being able to ask questions and it made our time in Qatar really special.”
Guided mangrove kayaking to Purple Island near Al Khor with wildlife watching, camp breaks, and calm beginner-friendly paddling for $65.
“The guide was very friendly and helpful. Would really recommend this, even suitable for people not confident in water.”
