Full-Day Doha City Sightseeing Tour with History, Culture, Art, Gardens, Souk | La Vacanza Travel

Full-Day Doha City Sightseeing Tour with History, Culture, Art, Gardens, Souk

Duration: 7 hours
Destination: Qatar, Qatar, Doha
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  • 7 hours
  • Doha
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Visit the best examples of Qatar's symbiosis of ancient and modern culture on a private full-day tour. Witness more than 15,000 exhibits at the Sheikh Faisal Museum and stroll along the 600+ year old displays at the Museum of Islamic Arts. Finally, behold the unique architecture of The Pearl – man-made island, which measures over 4,000 m².

● A private guide with detailed information about each of the places on the itinerary
● Comfortable transportation for the entire duration of the tour, and bottled water and sodas
● Dine at one of Souq Waqif's best restaurants and enjoy Qatar's national dishes
● Visit The Pearl, a huge commercial island created by hands of the best architects of the Middle East
● Trace the evolution of Qatar's culture and world civilisations at the Museum of Islamic Art and the Sheikh Faisal Museum

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Doha, Doha

Start your unforgettable tour in your hotel lobby, where your private guide will meet you and offer you accommodation in a comfortable car.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Katara Cultural Village, Doha Qatar

After turning on the air conditioning and creating a comfortable climate inside the car, head to the first point of the itinerary: Katara Village. Together with your guide, you will have the opportunity to go inside, where you can stroll through the bazaar, exhibitions, gardens, opera house and amphitheatre at your own pace.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Pearl Island, Doha 7256 Qatar

Once you've had your fill of walking and experiencing the flavor of Katara, it's time to dive into shopping and dining at Doha's finest establishments in The Pearl, a large artificial island shaped like an oyster.
Over 4000 m² of artificial island has a myriad of boutiques, eateries, walking trails. The Pearl-Qatar is home to approximately 30,000 people.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Al Samariyah Ash-Shahaniyah, Ash-Shahaniyah Qatar

After a break from the bustle of the city, we head to the Sheikh Faisal Museum to revisit the cultural heritage of our ancient ancestors. Here you'll have the opportunity to stroll through displays of ceramics, weapons, jewelry, boats, coins and vintage cars and learn about how the wealthy of Qatar used to live.

Located in the Al Shahania Municipality in Qatar, and covering an area of over 530,000 m². The tour takes you to all three buildings of the museum to get a good look at the exhibits and heritage of Doha's rich population.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Museum of Islamic Art, Corniche, Doha Qatar

This museum is located at one end of the Corniche in Doha. It's well worth a visit if only for its architecture: designed by renowned architect I. M. Pei, it sits on a protruding peninsula. A huge number of Islamic cultural heritage items are on display in the museum.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Souq Waqif, Bounded by Al-Souq St & Grand Hamad Street, Doha Qatar

An interesting walk is sure to whet your appetite and at your first request your guide will take you to Souq Waqif which serves the best traditional Qatari food. The last point of the tour will be the Museum of Islamic Art on Doha's waterfront, with some exhibits more than 1,400 years old.

The bazaar is renowned for its many souvenirs, handicrafts, spices and clothes, as well as its cafés, restaurants and shisha shops.

After looking at the ceramics, handwritten texts and handmade jewelry, we move on to conclude the tour.


Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Customizable itinerary
  • All museums are optional and we can skip or add any stop
  • Friendly local guide
  • Private walking + driving tour
  • Private transportation
  • Multiple start times available
  • All Doha landmarks in 1 day
  • Must see and off the beaten path
  • Iconic places for photoshoot
  • Meeting in the hotel lobby
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (or any place at your choice)

Exclusions
  • Museum fees (optional, if you want to go inside)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Dress code: please cover your knees and shoulders, regardless of whether you are male or female
  • Don’t wear anything see-through
  • Souq Waqif local market: Most shops operate from 8.00 am. to 12.00 pm. Re-open at 3 pm till 10 pm. Fridays only afternoon.
  • Please note: during FIFA World Cup 2022 the itinerary of the tour may be modified and altered for the reasons beyond our control - some streets may be blocked, some places may be closed, there might be traffic in some directions, so we will have to adjust the itinerary based on objective factors and change the itinerary accordingly. We hope for your understanding and patience
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel.

Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental
You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 hours


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