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The 15 Best Al Zubarah Fort Tours in North Qatar

25 tours  ·  from $35

Al Zubarah is a ruined pearling town and a restored fort about ninety minutes north of Doha, usually paired with the abandoned village at Al Jumail and the mangroves. The 15 below sort the northern circuits by what they actually stop at.

North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves - Al Khor Harbour and Qatar’s pearling past
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North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves

1.North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $50Our pick

From Doha, you’ll ride in an air-conditioned private vehicle to Al Khor’s port, Purple Island’s mangroves, Al Thakhira Beach, and Al Zubarah Fort. Guides such as Javid, Javaid, Amar, and Bilal have led past tours, with commentary, bottled water, tea, and hotel or airport pickup included.

“Best part of the tour was the mangrove. Impressive greenery in the middle of the desert. The beauty of the desert! Javid was knowledgeable and helpful, very informative. Careful driver.”

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North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony - Purple Island and the mangroves
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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

Ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle from Doha to north Qatar with a guide such as Usman, Adil, or Bilal. Visit Al Khor, Purple Island, Al Zubara Fort, and Al Jumail, with time for questions, photos, and stories about pearling, fishing, and Qatar’s past.

“Nice way to see a different side of Qatar and understand more about its pearling history. Our guide Khaled took good care of us.”

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Doha North Qatar Tour Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village - Al Khor harbor and the old coastal economy
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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

Take a small-group SUV tour from Doha into northern Qatar. Visit Al Khor harbor, Al Thakira mangroves, Zubara Fort, and Jumail Village with an English-speaking guide such as Nawaz or Abdul Sattar. Expect history, coastal views, tea, water, and a lot of driving.

“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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North of Qatar Tour to Olafur Eliasson Zubara Fort Jumail Village - Starting with Al Khor and the northern coast
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North of Qatar Tour to Olafur Eliasson Zubara Fort Jumail Village

4.North of Qatar Tour to Olafur Eliasson Zubara Fort Jumail Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $55

This private half-day tour takes you from Doha into northern Qatar, visiting Al Khor, Al Thakira’s mangroves, Purple Island, Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, and Olafur Eliasson’s desert installation. Expect hotel pickup, bottled water, a small group of up to six, and long drives between sites.

“Bonne vue d'ensemble de la nature entourant le Qatar. C'est étonnant de voir une Mangrove en plein désert!”

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North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village - Purple Island and the quiet side of Qatar
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North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

5.North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $65

Ride from Doha into northern Qatar with a private guide-driver, stopping at Al Khor, Purple Island’s mangroves, Al Zubarah Fort, and Al Jumail Village. Expect a 4 to 5-hour outing in an air-conditioned vehicle, with water, tea, and coffee included. Entry fees and meals are extra.

“I booked a solo tour but another person had booked around the same time and ended up on my tour with me. I actually was glad but I would have expected the price to be adjusted and it wasn’t. Overall we had a wonderful time, I did get very Read more”

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Private North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Al-Thakhira Mangroves - Al Thakhira Mangroves, Qatar’s coastal plant world
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Private North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Al-Thakhira Mangroves

6.Private North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Al-Thakhira Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $60

Travel north from Doha in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with pickup, water, coffee, and tea included. Visit Al Khor’s old harbor, Al Thakhira’s mangroves, and Al Zubara Fort. The route takes 3 to 4 hours, with several departure times and group discounts available.

“I did enjoy the tour. The sites were interesting, and it was nice just to get out of the city and see what the rest of the country looks like. The guide was prompt and knowledgable. But at our last stop, the ruins of a village in the desert out in Read more”

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Doha: North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort and purple - Leaving Doha for Al Khor harbor
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Doha: North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort and purple

7.North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort and purple

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 4 hours · from $40

Ride north from Doha with an English-speaking guide such as Adil, Anwar, or Abood. Visit Al Khor, Purple Island, Al Thakira’s mangroves, Al Zubara Fort, and Jumail Village in four hours, with hotel pickup, water, tea, and time for photos.

“It was wonderful tour with Adil. He such a nice guide and informative guide. In the short time show us all sides. Thanks Adil”

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North Qatar: Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, Thakhira Mangroves - Al Khor Harbour and Qatar’s seafaring past
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North Qatar: Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, Thakhira Mangroves

8.Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, Thakhira Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 4h 30m · from $57

Travel north from Doha by air-conditioned SUV with an English-speaking guide. Visit Al Khor Harbour, Al Thakira Mangroves, Zubara Fort, and abandoned Jumail Village. Guides such as Nawaz, Faisal, Muhammad Yasin, and Abdul Sattar have earned praise for clear historical explanations and thoughtful service.

“Our tour with Muhammad was great! whatever questions we had he knew the answer and was able to point out sights along the way.”

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Doha: Zubara UNESCO Site, Mangroves & Jumail Village - The road north from Doha
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Doha: Zubara UNESCO Site, Mangroves & Jumail Village

9.Zubara UNESCO Site, Mangroves & Jumail Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Best value

Travel from Doha with an English-speaking guide such as Yasir, Rehan, Adil, or Salman Khan to see Zubara Fort, Purple Island, Al Thakira Mangroves, Al Khor, and Jumail Village. Expect a private-group option, hotel or airport pickup, tea, water, and a clear look at Qatar before oil.

“Had a tour today with Junaid, who was very knowledgeable and would highly recommend”

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Doha: Private North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort - Starting in Al Khor’s old harbor
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Doha: Private North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort

10.Private North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 4 hours · from $142

Travel north from Doha in a private, air-conditioned 4x4 with an English or Arabic-speaking guide. See Al Khor’s harbor, Zakheera Beach, Purple Island, Al Zubara Fort, mangroves, and Jumail’s abandoned village. Guides such as Sajid and Shah are noted for friendly, flexible service.

“This tour was a very nice way to explore North Qatar. The mangroves were breathtaking and peaceful, a hidden natural gem. We will surely plan to do kayaking there! Al Zubara Fort was a fascinating glimpse into the country’s rich history, beautifully preserved and full of stories. The tour was well-organized, and our guide Sajid was very knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience Qatar beyond Doha. Thank you again Sajid for the ride!”

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Doha-Qatar North Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, purple island - Al Khor harbor and Qatar’s maritime past
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Doha-Qatar North Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, purple island

11.Qatar North Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, purple island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 4h 30m · from $71

This 4.5-hour private SUV tour takes you from Doha to Al Khor harbor, Al Thakira Mangroves, Purple Island, Zubara Fort, and Al Jumail’s abandoned village. English, Arabic, and Hindi guides are available. Guides including Ali, Arum, Muzzi, and Bashaar have been praised for clear stories and patient help with photos.

“Very informative tour, good way to learn about Qatars history. Muzzi was great, picked us from a different location than initially chosen. Spend a little a less time at activities than thought but still enough time to see things. I do recommend to wear modest clothing, incase you stop anywhere for a snack or a drink.”

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Explore North of Qatar: Visit Zubarah Fort and Fishing Town of Al Khor - What you can expect at Al Zubarah Fort
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Explore North of Qatar: Visit Zubarah Fort and Fishing Town of Al Khor

12.Explore North of Qatar: Visit Zubarah Fort and Fishing Town of Al Khor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $123

Travel north from Doha in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to see Al Khor’s fishing port and Al Zubarah Fort, part of Qatar’s UNESCO-listed archaeological area. The tour lasts about four hours and includes bottled water, pickup, and a short stop in Al Khor.

“The fishing port was interesting. The fort is a long drive for a 10 minute visit. Despite saying you visited the archeological site in the itinerary, we did not. The tour guide was pleasant.”

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North of Qatar Tour|Zubara Fort, Purple Island & Mangroves Colony - Al Khor harbor and Qatar’s coastal past
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North of Qatar Tour|Zubara Fort, Purple Island & Mangroves Colony

13.North of Qatar Tour|Zubara Fort, Purple Island & Mangroves Colony

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $69

Travel north from Doha in an air-conditioned vehicle with a private guide such as Zohaib, Irfan, or Muhammad. See Al Khor’s harbor, Purple Island, Al Thakhira mangroves, Al Jumail village, and Al Zubara Fort. Expect history, sea views, bottled water, tea or coffee, and flexible pacing.

“Great chance to get out of Doha and see some of historic Qatar. My guide Zohaib was knowledgeable and friendly! Be aware, the shuttle to the village does not run on Fridays.”

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Olafur Eliasson, North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Jumail Village - Key points to know before booking
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Olafur Eliasson, North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Jumail Village

14.Olafur Eliasson, North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Jumail Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $80

Travel north from Doha in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Mohammed, Ibrahim, Hamad, or Nawaz. See Olafur Eliasson’s striking desert installation, UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort, abandoned Al Jumail Village, and Qatar’s northeastern tip in about four hours.

“I did the North tour with Mr. Nawaz and he was so kind and knowledgeable. He told me a lot about Qatar, the history, and different places that we drove past. It was a wonderful experience and nice to see outside of the city. I would not hesitate to do another tour!”

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Olafur Eliasson, Al Jumail, Al Ruwais & Al Zubarah Tour

15.Olafur Eliasson, Al Jumail, Al Ruwais & Al Zubarah Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 4h 30m · from $70

Travel north from Doha with an English-speaking guide such as Javid, Amir, Sadiq, or Bilal. See Olafur Eliasson's desert artwork, the abandoned pearl-trading village of Al Jumail, Al Zubarah Fort, and the quiet coast at Al Ruwais. Tea, water, transfers, and a comfortable vehicle are included.

“This was a really nice and informative tour to the north and west of Doha. Actually see more of Qatar than the glittering world of Doha. Great job from our guide Sadiq!”

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