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Half Day City Tour for Layover and Transit from Doha Airport

5.0(17 reviews)Doha, QatarOperated by Golden Adventures Qatar
  • Duration4 hours
  • GroupShared · max 6
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesHindi, English
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Discover the charm of Doha in this guided tour where you visit the many attractions in this fast changing city, which is a fascinating blend of the traditional and modern. Breathing in the spice scented air at Souq Waqif, and catch a glimpse of the falcons at the falcon shops. Enjoy a panoramic drive on Doha's Corniche with a photo stop and explore the busy West Bay district. Visit The Pearl-Qatar, an artificial island spanning nearly four million square meters, and the high-end shops along the Porto Arabia Boardwalk. Visit Katara cultural village. Katara is where the grace of the past meets the splendor of the future. You will be enchanted.

What to expect

4 hours6 stopsShared tourMax 6 travellers

  1. Souq Waqif

    Bounded by Al-Souq St & Grand Hamad Street, Doha, Qatar

    1 hour

    A stroll down the bustling alleys of Souq Waqif provides an authentic taste of traditional commerce, architecture and culture. The maze of small shops offer a dazzling array of Middle Eastern merchandise from spices and seasonal delicacies to perfumes, jewellery, clothing, handicrafts and a treasure trove of souvenir bargains. Traditional music, art and cultural shows add to the ambience of this special place. Relax and soak up the vitality and atmosphere at one of its eclectic mix of great restaurants and cafes.

  2. National Museum of Qatar

    Museum Park Street, Doha, Qatar

    1 hourAdmission not included

    In the course of Doha’s development into a global financial, cultural and tourism center, a new national museum was built in the capital of Qatar. Due to its size and geometric complexity, the building designed by Jean Nouvel required the highest standards of planning and installation of the building envelope. The basic idea of the design was the complex, rosette-like structures of so-called sand roses – structures that form naturally in the desert during the evaporative crystallization of gypsum.

  3. The Corniche

    Doha, Qatar

    15 minutes

    A 10km long, palm-fringed promenade and dual carriageway extends in a horseshoe shape around Doha Bay and the city's sea-front. It is lined with hotels, government buildings; lovely open, manicured parks with family facilities and public buildings such as museums and a library. People love to stroll along the corniche, taking in the twinkling sights of the city and the Arabian Gulf.

  4. The Pearl Island

    Doha, Qatar

    30 minutes

    A Riviera style man-made island developed in an exclusive enclave of Doha. It is the Middle East's most glamorous address, covering 400 hectares of reclaimed land and Qatar's first international urban development venture.

  5. 40 minutes

    s the largest and the most multi-dimensional cultural project of Qatar. It is a place where people come together to experience the cultures of the world. With beautiful theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries and cutting-edge facilities, Katara aims to become a world leader for multi-cultural activities.

  6. Doha

    Doha, Qatar

    20 minutes

    drop back to your original place airport/hotel

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 5 minutes before the departure time.

Pickup locations271

The operator lists 271 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
  • Grand Regal HotelRas Abu Abboud Street, Doha, 22057, Qatar
  • Movenpick Hotel DohaCorniche Road, Doha, 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
  • Al-Ghazal HotelNajamh - Ibn Firnas Street, Doha, 974, Qatar
  • Retaj Al RayyanDafna, Doha, 25556, 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
  • Al BustanMuseum Street, next to Qatar National Museum, Doha, Qatar
  • Doha Grand HotelDoha, Qatar
  • The St. Regis DohaWest Bay, West Bay, Doha, 14435, Qatar
  • Royal Sherao HotelSherao St, In Front Of National Museum, Doha, 93017, Qatar
  • Arumaila Boutique HotelSouq Waqif, Doha, 1274, Qatar
  • DusitD2 Salwa DohaWadi Al Markh Street, Wadi Al Markh Street, Muntazah Area, Doha, 6989, Qatar
  • Maldives HotelAbu El Qasim Al Shabi St, Doha, Qatar
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Airport Pickup from Exit 4 after luggage claim. Pickup From doha port available

What's included

Included

  • Licensed Guide (English & Hindi)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • museum fees 15$

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 6 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Child (0–12), Adult (13–99)

Additional information

  • Souq waqif : Most shops operate from 10:00 am. to noon. Re-open at 4 p.m. till 10 p.m. Fridays open afternoon only/
  • You can anticipate your pickup to take place within 45 minutes of your scheduled time. Our guide will be in communication with you to finalize the pickup arrangements. The tour will officially start once you have been picked up.

Languages

Guide
Hindi, 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 2 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Qatar
Product code
117965P22

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 517 reviews
  • 517

Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (16).

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