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The 15 Best North Qatar Day Trips from Doha

26 tours  ·  from $40 a head

North of the city the peninsula empties out: a fort, a buried pearling town, mangroves and a lot of gravel plain. The 15 below cover the half and full days that link them, with driving times and what each one includes.

Full Day Tour to Qatar North And West With Pickup From Doha - Al Khor gives the day a coastal start
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Full Day Tour to Qatar North And West With Pickup From Doha

1.Full Day Tour to Qatar North And West With Pickup From Doha

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 371 reviews · 8 hours · from $66Our pick

Spend eight hours touring Qatar’s northern coast and western desert by air-conditioned SUV. With English-speaking guides such as Abdullah, Adil, Usman, Rehan, and Abdul Rahman, you’ll visit Al Khor, Al Zubara Fort, Madinat ash Shamal, Ash-Shahaniyah, Zekreet, and Richard Serra’s desert sculpture. Pickup is available from Doha hotels and the airport.

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5 – Unforgettable Experience with Adil! We had an absolutely amazing time touring the North and West of Qatar with Adil. He was not only knowledgeable and professional but also incredibly friendly and fun. His passion for Qatari culture, attention to detail, and willingness to tailor the experience to our interests made this tour unforgettable. From Zubarah Fort to the camel races and stunning desert landscapes, every stop felt personal and meaningful. Adil also took fantastic photos of us throughout the day, which was such a thoughtful touch. We learned so much and laughed a lot along the way. Highly recommend this tour—and especially Adil—to anyone visiting Qatar. Thank…”

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North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves - Al Khor Harbour and the old pearling coast
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North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $50Top rated

Travel north from Doha in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit Al Khor Harbour, Purple Island and its mangroves, Al Thakhira Beach, and Al Zubarah Fort. Guides such as Javaid, Amar, and Qandeel Bilal have been praised for strong local commentary, though the mangroves can look dry in hot months.

“That day is in bad weather and raining. The guide very nice to bring me to another place, called Barzen Tower. Every spot is perfect. Thank you.”

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From Doha: Day Trip to North And West Qatar With Pickup - Purple Island and Al Thakira’s mangroves
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From Doha: Day Trip to North And West Qatar With Pickup

3.Day Trip to North And West Qatar With Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 336 reviews · 8 hours · from $71

Spend eight hours exploring northern and western Qatar with an English-speaking guide such as Abdullah, Adnan, Hassan, or Abood. Travel by air-conditioned 4WD from Doha to Purple Island, Zubara Fort, Al Jumail, Zekreet, Richard Serra’s desert sculpture, and Al-Shahaniya. Water, tea, coffee, insurance, and pickup are included.

“A wonderful day with an amazing guide Adnan who teach us a lot about Qatar! I highly recommend to do the tour with him he will drive you to beautiful sites in North and West of Qatar, discovering history and landscapes outside of Doha”

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North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony - Al Khor Harbour and the memory of pearling
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North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony

4.North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · from $77

Travel north from Doha in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide such as Usman, Adil, or Bilal. Visit Al Khor Harbour, Purple Island’s mangroves, Zubara Fort, and Al Jumail’s abandoned fishing village. Expect a history-focused outing with hotel or airport pickup and a maximum of six people.

“Nice way to see a different side of Qatar and understand more about its pearling history. Our guide Khaled took good care of us.”

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Full Day Tour to Qatar North And West With Pickup From Doha - Al Khor gives the day a coastal start
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Full Day Tour to Qatar North And West With Pickup From Doha

5.Full Day Tour to Qatar North And West With Pickup From Doha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $140

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring northern and western Qatar in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. See Purple Island’s mangroves, UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort, old village ruins, Zekreet’s rock formations, camel racing grounds, Al Khor, and Richard Serra’s huge desert sculpture. Pickup, water, tea, and group discounts are included.

“Our guide, Abdullah, was really great. Very knowledgeble and professional. During the tour we covered a lot of Kilometers, maybe 500, but roads were very good and car was comfortable. We saw a lot of great sites like Zubara Fort, great rock formations and more camels than I have ever seen to name a few of my favotites stops. Abdullah made sure were good with bathroom breaks and even a tea stop. Terrific tour.”

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Doha North Qatar Tour Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village - The 50-minute drive from Doha
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Doha North Qatar Tour Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

6.Doha North Qatar Tour Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 267 reviews · 4h 30m · from $59

Take a 4.5-hour private or small-group trip from Doha into northern Qatar. You’ll visit Al Khor harbor, Al Thakira mangroves, Zubara Fort, and Jumail Village with an English-speaking guide such as Nawaz or Abdul Sattar. Expect long drives, old coastal sites, bottled water, and plenty of context about life before oil and gas.

“Mr Nawaz was very knowledgeable and friendly. He taught me a lot about Qatari history and culutral”

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Full Day Qatar's North And West tour || History & Heritage - Al Zubara Fort and the old trading town
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Full Day Qatar’s North And West tour || History & Heritage

7.Full Day Qatar’s North And West tour || History & Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $165

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Qatar’s north and west with a guide such as Abdullah, Junaid, Noor, or Sajid. Visit Al Khor, Purple Island, Al Zubara Fort, old villages, camel-training grounds, Zekreet, and Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture. Pickup, water, tea, coffee, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

“Lots of driving but visiting basically the entire north and west of Qatar. The guide is very knowledgeable”

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Full-Day Tour Qatar North And West - Purple Island and the northeastern coast
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Full-Day Tour Qatar North And West

8.Full-Day Tour Qatar North And West

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $153

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Qatar’s north and west from Doha in an air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup, water, coffee, tea, and a group capped at six. You’ll visit old pearling villages, mangroves, Purple Island, Zubara Fort, Zekreet, and Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture. Guides such as Asim and Sajid add useful local context.

“If short on time in Qatar, this tour will give you all what you need and more. Our tour guide was pleasant and very good with taking photos and capturing the sights. Be sure to hydrate and bring snacks.”

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North of Qatar Tour to Olafur Eliasson Zubara Fort Jumail Village - Purple Island and Al Thakira’s surprising greenery
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North of Qatar Tour to Olafur Eliasson Zubara Fort Jumail Village

9.North of Qatar Tour to Olafur Eliasson Zubara Fort Jumail Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $55

You’ll travel north from Doha with a private guide and driver, visiting Al Khor, Al Thakira’s mangroves, Purple Island, Zubara Fort, abandoned Jumail Village, and Olafur Eliasson’s desert installation. Guides such as Syed, Bilal, Ishmael, and Khalid have led this route. Expect hotel pickup, bottled water, long drives, and a small group of up to six.

“The birdlife at the mangroves and the pearling story at the Fort were highlights. Ishmael told us much and through conversation the drives between the sites went very quickly. It was great to see Non-Doha Qatar.”

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North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village - Leaving Doha with pickup and refreshments
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North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

10.North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $65

Travel from Doha in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide, stopping in Al Khor, Purple Island, Al Zubara Fort, and Al Jumail Village. You’ll see mangroves, old souqs, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and mud-brick ruins. Bottled water, coffee, tea, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“A wonderful carefully planned trip. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the locations we visited, the mangroves were a calm oasis and such a contrast from the city of Doha. We loved that stop. The village and fort are so wRead more”

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Qatar: Combo Tour of the North and West with Pickup - Al Khor harbor and Qatar’s old sea economy
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Qatar: Combo Tour of the North and West with Pickup

11.Combo Tour of the North and West with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · 8 hours · from $66

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Hassan, Abdullah, Adnan, or Abdul Rahman, traveling by air-conditioned 4WD from Doha into northern and western Qatar. See Al Khor, Purple Island, Zubara Fort, Jumail village, camels, Zekreet’s rocks, and Richard Serra’s desert sculpture, with coffee, tea, water, and pickup included.

“This was a great tour and a good way to spend the day seeing sights outside of Doha. Our guide, Adnan was amazing. he was very personable and friendly, explaining all of the sights well and helping us all take great pictures throughout the entire time. One thing I will say is that the tour states that it is a private tour, but I was with 3 other people, who were all great company but is not what I expected/paid for so I would confirm with the tour company ahead of time.”

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Private North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Al-Thakhira Mangroves - Al Zubara Fort: Qatar’s Most Important Historic Stop
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Private North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Al-Thakhira Mangroves

12.Private North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Al-Thakhira Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $60

This 3 to 4 hour private outing takes you north of Doha in an air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Al Khor Harbor, Al Thakhira Mangroves, and Al Zubara Fort. You’ll learn about pearling, fishing, ship repair, coastal settlements, and Qatar’s fortress past. Bottled water, coffee, and tea are included, while fort admission is extra.

“I did enjoy the tour. The sites were interesting, and it was nice just to get out of the city and see what the rest of the country looks like. The guide was prompt and knowledgable. But at our last stop, the ruins of a village in the desert out in Read more”

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Doha: North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort and purple - Al Khor harbor and the working coast
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Doha: North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort and purple

13.North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort and purple

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 4 hours · from $40Best value

Travel north from Doha in an air-conditioned SUV with an English-speaking guide. Visit Al Khor harbor, Purple Island, Al Thakira’s mangroves, UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort, and Jumail’s abandoned village. Guides such as Adil, Anwar, Abood, and Sajid are praised for clear history, good pacing, and thoughtful photo stops.

“It was wonderful tour with Adil. He such a nice guide and informative guide. In the short time show us all sides. Thanks Adil”

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From Doha: Culture & History Qatar Tour to the North & West - Purple Island sets a quieter tone
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From Doha: Culture & History Qatar Tour to the North & West

14.Culture & History Qatar Tour to the North & West

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 8 hours · from $63

Leave Doha for a full day of Qatar’s northern and western sights with an English-speaking guide such as Hassan, Usman, Zia, or Adil. Visit Al Zubarah Fort, Purple Island, Jumail’s abandoned village, Zekreet, and the Al Shahaniya camel racetrack. Air-conditioned transport, refreshments, and hotel pickup are included. Meals cost extra.

“From the moment we left until we returned, everything was smooth and genuinely interesting. Our driver, Ejaz, was incredibly kind and professional — you can see that he really loves his job. His positive attitude and helpfulness made the whole experience even better. We highly recommend him!”

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North of Qatar Tour - Al Thakhira’s mangroves and coastal birdlife
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North of Qatar Tour

15.North of Qatar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $137

Travel north from Doha in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who explains Qatar before oil. Visit Al Khor’s harbor, Al Thakhira mangroves, Al Jassasiya mosque, Al Ruis, traditional villages, and Al Zubarah Fort. Lunch, drinks, transport, and insurance are included. Guides may include George, Jay, Rama, or Haithem.

“This trip involved a journey to the fishing town of Al Khor and then to Zubara fort, which has some interesting historical and archaeological displays and artefacts. Next was a deserted fishing village of Jubail, finishing with lunch in Ruwais. Altogether, a most rewarding trip made even better by our well-informed and helpful guide, Rama.”

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