Transit Exclusive - Discover Doha

Schedule

Tour Timings: 08:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:30
Frequency: Daily | Duration: 3 hours
Required Transit Time: 6 hours
Meeting Time: 90 minutes before the scheduled tour
Meeting Point: Discover Qatar desk at Hamad International Airport

Booking
If you are traveling within 2 days and the calendar does not show availability on this website, please visit the Discover Qatar desk at Hamad International Airport to book your Tour.

Click here to view the location of the Discover Qatar desk at Hamad International Airport.

Discover the unique heritage of Downtown Doha as you wander through the vibrant labyrinth of alleyways of Souq Waqif. View modern day Doha’s towering iconic architecture and discover the Corniche, Doha’s iconic waterfront where the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf provide the setting to the city’s impressive skyline.

Our first stop is at Museum of Islamic Art. This iconic building on the Doha Corniche, designed by the famous architect I. M. Pei. You will have an opportunity to see this architectural masterpiece and the panoramic views of Doha’s impressive skyline.

We then proceed to Katara Cultural Village which is the largest and the most multidimensional cultural project in Qatar. Experience the cultures of the world with beautiful theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries and cutting-edge facilities. You will also visit the Katara Mosque (the ‘Blue Mosque’) and the Golden Masjid (the ‘Gold Mosque’), before taking a stroll through the outdoor air-conditioned pathways to Galeries Lafayette, with some time for luxury brand tax-free shopping.

We end our tour with a stroll through the colourful Souq Waqif where you can experience the living heritage and traditions of the city and enjoy the colourful commerce and culinary offers abundant within its vibrant alleyways. You will see the Falcon Souq and Falcon hospital (one of the largest in the Middle East), Carpet Souq, Gold Souq, Art and Handicraft Souq and so much more in this eclectic hub of trade, tradition and commerce.

Note: To ensure maximum comfort in warmer weather between June to August, the walking tour of Katara will be replaced by a panoramic drive through the Al Mina District and The Pearl and the length of the Souq walking tour will be reduced.

On Fridays at Souq Waqif, expect slow mornings and lesser crowds as some shops and stalls only open in the afternoon. However, you can still enjoy leisurely dining at the many restaurants and cafes and take a photographic tour of the Instagram-worthy attractions, including the Arabian horses and camels, the wishing-well, and the Golden Thumb statue, designed by acclaimed French artist, César Baldaccini, located in the heart of the souq.

Visa Information: Please note, this tour requires you to pass through immigration control to enter the state of Qatar. Nationalities from 100+ countries can enter Qatar visa-free. To check visa requirements, please see the Visit Qatar website. If you do not qualify for visa-free entry, you can apply for a Transit Visa for QAR 100 at the Discover Qatar Transit Tours desk in the Duty Free area of Hamad International Airport. See map for our location.

Note: All visas are approved and issued at the sole discretion of Qatar's Ministry of Interior. Should your entry/visa be declined by the authorities despite meeting all the visa requirements, Discover Qatar will issue a full refund for the tour.