Duration
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Guided tour
Transfers available
Pickup available
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Cover Doha's top landmarks and a full desert safari in one 8-hour day—ideal for time-pressed visitors or transit travelers.
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Visit Souq Waqif's spice alleys, The Pearl's marina, Katara Cultural Village, and the National Museum of Qatar in the morning.
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After lunch, head south for 4x4 dune bashing, Inland Sea visit, sandboarding, and a 10-minute camel ride in Mesaieed.
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Choose private tour for flexible pacing at city stops, or join a shared group tour to save money while covering the same itinerary.
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Add quad biking at checkout for 30 minutes in the desert—available as an optional extra during the safari portion.
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Professional full-day guide
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Cultural commentary in city segment
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Desert safety supervision
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Morning city tour: Guided visits to Souq Waqif, The Pearl, Katara Cultural Village, exterior stops at Museum of Islamic Art and National Museum
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Afternoon desert safari: 4x4 dune bashing experience, sandboarding session, visit to Khor Al Adaid (Inland Sea), 10-minute camel ride, desert camp tea
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Transfers: Full-day hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
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Optional upgrades: Quad biking (desert segment), museum interior entries
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National Museum of Qatar admission (not included; available to purchase onsite)
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Quad biking (optional activity available at additional cost)
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Meals and any beverages beyond bottled water and coffee/tea
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
See Doha's skyline, souqs, and cultural sites in the morning, then switch to 4x4 dune bashing, sandboarding, and camel rides in the afternoon. This 8-hour combo covers first-time visitor essentials in one day with a knowledgeable guide throughout.
Getting started
Hotel pickup at 8am. Your guide briefs you on the day's itinerary during the 15-minute drive to the first stop. Bring sunscreen, a hat, comfortable walking shoes, and QAR 100-150 for lunch (not included). On a private tour, tell your guide which sites you want to prioritize—shared tours follow a fixed schedule.
Morning city tour (4 hours)
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Stop 1: Souq Waqif, Doha's 100-year-old market. Walk through spice alleys, falcon shops, and textile stalls for 45 minutes. Your guide explains the souq's role in Qatar's pearl-diving history.
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Stop 2: The Pearl-Qatar, an artificial island with luxury marinas. Photo stop at Porto Arabia Marina lasts 20 minutes.
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Stop 3: Katara Cultural Village. Walk past the amphitheater, mosques with blue-tiled domes, and beachfront promenade for 30 minutes.
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Stop 4: Museum of Islamic Art exterior on Doha's Corniche. Photo stop lasts 15 minutes. Interior entry not included.
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Stop 5: National Museum of Qatar, designed by Jean Nouvel to resemble a desert rose. Exterior photo stop lasts 15 minutes. Interior entry not included.
Lunch break
Your guide recommends nearby restaurants (not included). Budget QAR 100-150 per person and 45-60 minutes. Return to the vehicle by 1pm.
Afternoon desert safari (3.5 hours)
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Drive 45 minutes south on Highway 56 to Mesaieed.
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Dune bashing lasts 30 minutes across 40-meter slopes.
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Sandboarding stop follows with boards provided, guides demonstrate technique.
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Drive to the Inland Sea for a 15-minute photo stop.
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Return to camp for 10-minute camel rides. Local tea served at camp before the drive back.
Wrapping up
Return drive to Doha takes 50 minutes. Back at your hotel by 4:30-5pm. Total tour time: 8 hours.
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Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible; stroller accessible.
Additional information
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Infants must sit on laps.
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Not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with heart or serious medical conditions.
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Most travelers can participate.
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Be ready for pickup 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.
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Pickup available from Doha city addresses/hotels; Hamad International Airport (Exit D4); and Doha Cruise Port (pickup arranged directly). If you are outside the pickup areas, a nearby meeting point will be provided.
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Maximum group size: 6 travelers.
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National Museum of Qatar admission is not included.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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