Doha Private City Tour

Overview

Certainly! Doha is the capital city of Qatar and offers a rich blend of culture, history, and modern attractions. Here's a suggested itinerary for a Doha city tour: Souq Waqif: Visit a lively traditional market with shops selling spices, textiles, and Qatari goods. Try local snacks and coffee. Museum of Islamic Art: Explore a museum with Islamic art from 1,400 years ago, including calligraphy, ceramics, and jewelry. The Corniche: Take a walk along the waterfront promenade with great views of the skyline, water, and boats. Katara Cultural Village: Experience a cultural hub showcasing Qatari architecture, art, and performances. The Pearl-Qatar: Visit an island with luxury yachts, marinas, boutiques, and waterfront restaurants. Qatar National Museum: End your tour at a new museum displaying Qatar's heritage through interactive exhibits and artifacts.

Itinerary

1. Sky View Doha

   A best place to take photos of Doha skyline

   · 20 min

2. National Museum of Qatar

   The National Museum of Qatar is a national museum in Doha, Qatar. The current building opened to the public on 28 March 2019, replacing the previous building which opened in 1975. The building was designed by architect Jean Nouvel who was inspired by the desert rose crystal, which can be found in Qatar. The museum site includes Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani's Palace, which is the heart of the Qatari national identity. A tour of the museum takes visitors through a loop of galleries that address three major, interrelated themes. The galleries are loosely arranged in chronological order, beginning with exhibitions on the natural history of the desert and the Persian Gulf, artefacts from Bedouin culture, historical exhibitions on the tribal wars, the establishment of the Qatari state, and finally the discovery of oil to the present. The displays and installations that explore these themes present audiovisual displays with carefully selected treasures from the museum's collections.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

3. Katara Cultural Village

   Is the largest and the most multi-dimensional cultural project of Qatar. It is a place where people come together to experience the cultures of the world. With beautiful theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries and cutting-edge facilities, Katara aims to become a world leader for multi-cultural activities.

   · 30 min

4. The Pearl Island

   The Pearl-Qatar is an artificial island spanning nearly four square kilometers. It is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals. The name "The Pearl" was chosen because the island is being built on one of Qatar's previous major pearl diving sites. Qatar was one of the major pearl traders of Asia before the Japanese introduced cheaper more affordable pearls just before Qatar's oil boom. The Pearl-Qatar helps to represent Qatar's rich past in the pearl industry. The Pearl is said to resemble a string of pearls.

   · 40 min

5. Souq Waqif

   Souq Waqif (Arabic: سوق واقف) is a marketplace (souq) in Doha, in the state of Qatar. The souq sells traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. It is also home to restaurants and shisha lounges. The original building dates back to the late 19th to early 20th centuries in a traditional Qatari architectural style. Luckily, in 2004, it was decided to preserve this historical site so the entire market area has been renovated and restored according to the traditional Qatari architectural techniques. It’s probably the only traditional souq left in the Gulf.

   · 1 h

6. The Corniche

   The Doha Corniche is a waterfront promenade extending for seven kilometres along Doha Bay in Qatar's capital city, Doha. Annual celebrations of national holidays such as Qatar National Day and National Sports Day are centered on the Doha Corniche. It is a popular tourist and leisure attraction within Qatar.

   · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup included.

We Pickup customers from Hamad international airport from the Gate convenient to our customer. and usually pick up at port begins from Port terminal.

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• Kindly note the Museum closes at 7 pm . Bookings done after 7 pm wont have access to the museum
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Reviews

Product code: 261320P2

Activity offered by Desert Rose Tourism via Viator.