Qatar · Culture

5-Hour Camel Racing and Museum Tour in Qatar with Al Shahaniya

5 Hours Round trip from Ash-Shahaniyah Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Watch camel racing or morning training at Al Shahaniya's renowned race track
  • 02 Explore the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum's vast private collection
  • 03 See traditional Qatari artefacts alongside paintings and international art
  • 04 Pass notable sites including Qatar Foundation Education City, Mall of Qatar, and FIFA stadiums
  • 05 Access interesting areas on Sheikh Faisal's farm, including the private Arabian horse stable and Oryx farm

Experience two of Qatar's distinctive cultural attractions on this 5-hour tour to Al Shahaniya and the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum. Watch camel racing - or morning training sessions outside race days - at Qatar's renowned camel race track, where this centuries-old tradition remains an important part of Qatari life. Then visit the private FBQ Museum to explore its vast collection of traditional Qatari artefacts, paintings, and international art. Hand sanitizer and extra surgical masks are available in the car free of charge, with passenger safety kept as a top priority.

Enjoy camel racing, traditionally known as the sport of the sheikhs, which continues even today in the small hamlet of Al Shahaniya.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Sheikh Faisal Museum and Al Shahaniya Camel Racing

  • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location to begin your tour.

  • Visit the Sheikh Faisal Museum, built by Sheikh Faisal, a pioneer in the cultural world and one of the Middle East's most influential business leaders. Discover the huge collection of traditional Qatari artefacts from all over the world, as well as paintings and international art.

  • Enjoy camel racing, traditionally known as the sport of the sheikhs, which continues even today in the small hamlet of Al Shahaniya.

End of the tour.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Doha tour guide

  • Drinking water

  • Transportation

  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Hand sanitizer and extra surgical masks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar
Tour start
Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Ash-Shahaniyah.

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