Iraq · City Tours

9-Hour Basra City Tour with Shat Al Arab Boat Trip

9 Hours Round trip from Basrah Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Relax and unwind on a boat ride on the Shat Al Arab
  • 02 Shop to your heart's content in the colourful souqs and bazaars
  • 03 Visit the beautiful old merchants' houses in Basra
  • 04 Take a relaxing walk along the Corniche

Explore Basra in southern Iraq on a full-day city tour through its historic and waterfront highlights. Begin in downtown Basra, visit the beautiful old merchants' houses, enjoy a boat trip on the Shat Al Arab, and take a relaxing walk along the Corniche. You'll also have time to browse the colourful souqs and bazaars before the tour ends.

Take a boat trip on the Shat Al Arab and enjoy a walk along the Corniche.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Basra
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Old Basra City Tour and Shat Al Arab Boat Trip

  • Get picked up from your accommodation in Basra at 9:00 am to begin your tour of old Basra city.
  • Visit the old merchants' houses.
  • Take a boat trip on the Shat Al Arab and enjoy a walk along the Corniche.
  • Explore the souqs and bazaars.
  • Head back to your accommodation by 6:00 pm.

End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Basrah 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up from accommodation
  • Full-day city tour
  • Transportation
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Drop off at accommodation

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation
  • Food
  • Any other expenses

Know before you go

  • The boat trip is 10 USD per person.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Accommodation in Basra
Tour start
Basrah, Iraq
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Basrah.

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