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Doha Private North Tour Zubara Fort Purple Island & Mangrove
- Duration4 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
There's so much to explore beyond Doha in Qatar. Your journey will take you to the northern regions, where you'll discover the country's rich history. Begin with a visit to Al Khor Harbor, once a thriving hub for the local pearl diving and fishing industries. It remains a bustling port where fishermen are still hard at work. Next, you'll stop at Al Thakira, a stunning area of lush greenery, filled with mangroves and picturesque waterways—a true oasis in the desert. Finally, you'll visit the Zubarah Fort, a historic military stronghold that houses various artifacts and holds great cultural significance in Qatar.
What to expect
Doha
Doha, Qatar
Duration time from Doha / AirPort
Al Khor
Al Khor, Qatar
Al Khor is a coastal city in northern Qatar, situated about 50 kilometers from the capital, Doha. As one of the largest cities in the country, Al Khor is home to many workers in the oil industry, thanks to its close proximity to Qatar’s northern oil and natural gas fields, as well as Ras Laffan Industrial City. The city is also one of the proposed locations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Purple Island - Al Khor Island
Al Khor, Qatar
Purple Island, also called Al Khor Island, is a picturesque location in Al Khor, approximately an hour’s drive from Doha. This small island is linked to the mainland by a narrow causeway, which is interrupted at several points to let water flow into the mangrove forest.
Al Zubara Fort
Madinat Ash Shamal, Qatar
Duration Time to Next Stop
Al Zubarah Archaeological Site
Madinat Ash Shamal, Qatar
Al Zubara, also referred to as Fort Zubara, is a historic Qatari military stronghold constructed under the supervision of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in 1938.
Al Jumail
Al Jumail, lat. 26° 5' 40 N., long. 51° 14' E., Madinat Ash Shamal, Qatar
Al Jumail, a deserted pearling and fishing settlement located in the northeastern part of Qatar, was established in the 19th century and remained inhabited until the early 20th century, before the petroleum and gas industries triggered an economic transformation. The village's name derives from the Arabic word "jameel," meaning "beautiful," which refers to the trees that thrive in the region year-round. As noted on Wikipedia, in the 1820s, George Barnes Brucks was assigned to conduct the first British survey of the Persian Gulf. He documented Al Jumail in his survey, referring to it as "Yamale."
Doha
Doha, Qatar
Duration back to doha
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
Pickup starts about 5 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations308
The operator lists 308 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences40
- Hyatt Regency Oryx DohaAl Matar Street, Doha, 29922, Qatar
- VB22 & VB23 By Qatar CoralThe Pearl Zone 66, St. 140, Building VB22, Viva Bahriya, Doha, Qatar
- Abraj INN Royal Hotel860 Oqba Bin Nafie St, Doha, Qatar
- Grand Regal HotelRas Abu Abboud Street, Doha, 22057, Qatar
- Movenpick Hotel DohaCorniche Road, Doha, Qatar
- Westpac Hotel & Suites833 Umm Awaarad St, Building 25, Zone 61, Doha, 9183, Qatar
- Al Jasra HotelSouq Waqif, Doha, Qatar
- Four Points by Sheraton DohaAl Diwan Street, Musheireb, Doha, 30247, Qatar
- Al Madina Suites42, Al Nada Street, Opp. Qatar Petroleum, Doha, 550, Qatar
- Century Hotel Doha820 Malik Bin Anas, Doha, 22367, Qatar
- Sovereign HotelRas Abu Aboud Street, Building No 17, 840 Addi Bin Zaid, Doha, Qatar
- Tourist HotelAl Aaliya St, Old Salatah, Doha, 1003, Qatar
- Shezan HotelDoha, 99999, Qatar
- Royal Qatar HotelAl Asmakh St, Building 39, Doha, Qatar
- Governor West Bay Suites And ResidenceDiplomatic Street, West Bay, Doha, 32129, Qatar
- Pullman Doha West BayAl Shatt Street, West Bay Twin Tower, Doha, 18181, Qatar
- Al Mansour Suites HotelIbn Katheer Street, Doha, 1391, Qatar
- W DohaWest Bay, Zone 61, P.O. box 19573, Street 831, Building 262, Doha, Qatar
- Mandarin Oriental, DohaBarahat Msheireb Street, Msheireb Downtown, Doha, 23643, Qatar
- Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, DohaUm Al Saneem Street, Zone 36, Street 827, Building 21, Doha, Qatar
- Wyndham Doha West BayDoha, Qatar
- Abraj INN Royal 2 Hotel860 Oqba Bin Nafie St, Doha, 860, Qatar
- Al-Ghazal HotelNajamh - Ibn Firnas Street, Doha, 974, Qatar
- Retaj Al RayyanDafna, Doha, 25556, Qatar
- Abraj INN Suites Hotel Doha867 Hisham Bin Aqaba Street, Doha, Qatar
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Doha - Old TownAl Meena Street, Doha, Qatar
- Rixos Gulf Hotel DohaRas Abu Aboud, Street 920, Zone 28, Doha, Qatar
- Al Aziziyah Boutique Hotel By The TorchAl Baaya Street, Aspire Zone, Next To Khalifa Stadium, Doha, 92996, Qatar
- The Bentley Luxury Hotel and SuitesAl Sham Street 870, Building 41, Zone 63, Westbay, Doha, Qatar
- City Centre Rotana Doha850 Conference Centre, City Center Doha Mall, Doha, Qatar
- Premier Inn Doha Airport HotelSaeed Bin Al Aas Street, Off C Ring Road, Doha, Qatar
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences at the Pearl-QatarPorto Arabia Drive 127, The Pearl-qatar, Doha, Qatar
- Golden Tulip DohaAl Safilya Street, Old Salata, Doha, 490, Qatar
- Hilton Doha The PearlAbraj Quartier - Pearl Boulevard, Tower AQ07, Doha, Qatar
- Remal Royal ResidenceSheraouh St, Doha, 1198, Qatar
- Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by TivoliSouq Waqif, Doha, 1274, Qatar
- Fraser Suites Doha48675 Al Meena Street, Corniche Road, Doha, 29444, Qatar
- New Capital HotelWadi Msheireb Street, P.O. Box 833, Doha, Qatar
- Royal SheraoSheraouh Street, Doha, Qatar
- Al BustanMuseum Street, next to Qatar National Museum, Doha, Qatar
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
Doha City: Pick-up service from your residential address or preferred location in Doha city, 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Hotels: Pick-up is available from Any hotel lobby within or near the Doha city zone, 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Doha Airport or Hamad international airport: Pick-up exit D4, 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Doha Cruise Port: We will contact our customers to arrange the pick-up service. -If you are outside the pick-up areas, We will contact you to inform you of the nearest meeting point
What's included
Included
- Water and Soft Drinks
- Pick-up and Drop-off
- Private Tour
Not included
- Meal
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 6 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–3), Child (4–9), Adult (10–99)
Languages
- Audio
- English
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 3 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Asia/Qatar
- Product code
- 5529190P6
What you'll be asked when booking
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
5.0/ 517 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (17).
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