2. Doha walking tour (4 hours)
Beschreibung
Explore the rich heritage of Qatar on this walking tour from the historical part of Doha to the modern city.
• From morning 8 – 12 or 4-8
• Don’t consider to do this tour from May-August due to the hot climate.
• Meeting place for the morning tour at the arumaila souq waqif boutique
hotel entrance.
• Meeting place for the evening tour museum of Islamic art glass elevator
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour Highlights-
1. Souq Waqif.
2. Cornich(seafront).
3. DHOW harbor(traditional boat).
4. Museum of Islamic art.
The journey starts from Souq Waqif which is one most important place to visit by foot.
Souq Waqif founded in the 18th century. It was gathering place where Bedouins, locals and international traders could trade various of goods and pearls. Now the market is expended and restored, souq waqif is collections of different sections together such as spice market, fabric market, falcon market, gold, and jewelry market many coffee shops and variety of different Arabic restaurants. You will have a great experience by walking thru narrow streets, interact with locals, visit falcon market, high tech falcon hospital and learn more about the birds, their skills, and personalities.
Before we finish the walking tour at the market we will enjoy Qatari traditional tea at local café. From the market, we will head to the traditional wooden boat harbor which is about fifteen minutes walking. at the harbor, you will have the opportunity to enjoy taking pictures of traditional Doha on one side and another side new Doha with an amazing skyline. after spending some time to take pictures and explain the boats and history of Doha.
Next stop museum of Islamic art, designed by I.M Pie builds on the man-made island. the museum is filled with the most important masterpieces of Islamic art.
Tour Inclusions:
Guiding, water bottle, entrance fees