Qatar · UNESCO Heritage Sites

6-Hour Northern Qatar Tour with Zubara Fort and Al Thakira

6 Hours Round trip from Al Zubara Fort Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Al Khor's famous fishing harbour and fish market on Qatar's northeast coast
02 See the mangroves of Al Thakira, a town surrounded by shallow seawater
03 Look for different bird species around Al Thakira and visit an old mosque
04 Discover Zubara Fort and its ruined old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
05 Travel on to Al Ruwais at the northern tip of Qatar after lunch at a local restaurant

Explore northern Qatar beyond Doha on a journey through history, culture, nature, and wildlife. Visit Al Khor's famous fishing harbour and fish market, see the mangroves and birdlife of Al Thakira, and discover the ancient Zubara Fort and old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Al Ruwais at the northern tip of the country while gaining a deeper understanding of Qatar's roots, from pearl fishing heritage to the landscapes that shaped local life. The safety of passengers is always a top priority, with hand sanitizer and extra surgical masks available in the car free of charge.

Discover the ancient Zubara Fort and explore the old town, located on the northwestern coast of the Qatar peninsula.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Northern Qatar Heritage Tour to Al Khor, Al Thakira and Zubara

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location to begin your tour.
Travel to Al Khor and see the famous fishing harbour and fish market.
Continue to Al Thakira, a town surrounded by shallow seawater, and see the mangroves.
Look for different species of birds around the mangroves and visit an old mosque.
Discover the ancient Zubara Fort and explore the old town, located on the northwestern coast of the Qatar peninsula.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Head to the nearby town of Al Ruwais, situated on the northern tip of the country.

End of the tour.