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The 15 Best North Qatar Day Trips

20 tours  ·  from $40 a head

North of Al Khor the coast empties out into forts, abandoned pearling villages and mangrove creeks. These 15 day trips are compared on how many stops they fit, how long the drive is and whether lunch is included.

North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves - Al Thakhira and the older coastal way of life
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North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves

North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony - Starting from Doha with private transport
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North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony

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

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

Explore north Qatar from Doha with a private guide, visiting Al Khor, Purple Island, Zubara Fort, mangroves, and Al Jumail.

“The driver was good. But the tour office did not communicate with him clearly on the itinerary so he was not sure what was listed. Since the tour took about 5 hours, the office wanted to charge more, even though it says on the website that it is a 4 to 5 hours tour. The places we went were not that interesting either.”

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Doha North Qatar Tour Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village - Al Khor harbor: Qatar before skyscrapers
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Doha North Qatar Tour Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

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

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

Explore northern Qatar on a small-group tour to Al Khor, Al Thakira mangroves, Zubara Fort, and Jumail Village from Doha.

“A very educational and interesting tour of the forts and ancient history of Qatar. Our tour guide, Mr Nawaz, was really nice and gave lots of information about people living in Qatar. Overall, we enjoyed the tour and his company very much. The car is also comfortable for long drives and he communicates promptly via WhatsApp.”

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Doha: North Qatar Guide Expedition with Pickup & Drop-Off

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

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North Qatar: Purple Island, Al Zubarah Fort & Mangroves Tour

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Doha: North Qatar, Purple Island, and Mangroves Guided Tour

North Qatar: Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, Thakhira Mangroves - Al Khor Harbor and the old working coast
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North Qatar: Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, Thakhira Mangroves

Doha: Private North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort - Al Khor harbor and the old coastal economy
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Doha: Private North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort

Qatar: Full day City and North Qatar tour | History and Heritage - Starting with Doha’s modern face
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Qatar: Full day City and North Qatar tour | History and Heritage

10.Full day City and North Qatar tour | History and Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $146

See Doha, Al Khor, Purple Island, and UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort on a small-group Qatar history and heritage tour.

“This was a great tour, packed full of wonderful sights from the city to the desert! Our tour guide was Sajid Khan, who was informative, kind, and considerate. He was always glad to stop to allow us to take a photo whenever we wished. A fun higRead more”

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Doha: North Qatar Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, Purple Island

11.North Qatar Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, Purple Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $47

Explore northern Qatar’s forts, fishing harbor, mangroves, and abandoned village with a private guide, transport, water, and cultural insight.

“I am happy that I chose this tour. I got to see so many locations in one tour. The guide was so calm about time. I had another lady who I shared this tour with. He let us use alot of time in every location. Very respectful and knowledgeable guide, he told us alot of information about places we visited. We also got refreshment on the tour. He also took alot of nice pictures and videos for us 😍”

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Combo Culture & Adventure: North Qatar Heritage & Desert Safari - Leaving Doha in a Private 4x4
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Combo Culture & Adventure: North Qatar Heritage & Desert Safari

12.Combo Culture & Adventure: North Qatar Heritage & Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $190

Review of Falcon Tours’ Qatar day trip, combining Al Khor heritage, desert driving, camels, sandboarding, and the Inland Sea.

“Javid is a kind and well-informed guide; we got the chance to discover mangrove fields and the purple island at our own speed. Before we had a quick stop at the fishing port of al khor and finished with a memorable visit to al zubarah fort -to learn about Quatari history. Very recommendable!”

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Half-Day North Qatar Tour - Purple Island and the ancient coastal site
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Half-Day North Qatar Tour

13.Half-Day North Qatar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $110

Review of Qatar’s half-day north tour, with Al Zubara Fort, Purple Island, Al Khor harbor, transport, price, and practical tips.

“Our tour guide had very little knowledge of why Purple Island exists or the history behind Al Zubarah Fort. In addition, our driver was a reckless on the road, driving at fast speeds. At one point, car almost skidded off the road. Other than that, the itinerary itself is so-so. Purple Island is basically a rock. Al Zubarah fort is the only one worth doing, just get a few photos and leave.”

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Doha North Tour Zubara Fort Jumail Village Purple Island - Zubara Fort and the Al Zubarah Archaeological Site
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Doha North Tour Zubara Fort Jumail Village Purple Island

Doha Private North Qatar Tour, Mangroves and Al Zubarah Fort - Purple Island connects nature and ancient Qatar
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Doha Private North Qatar Tour, Mangroves and Al Zubarah Fort

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