Overview
By this five-hour tour you will get trading history of Qatar. How pearl divers collected the pearl and the market etc. People used to travel with camel trading caravans to trade Spices, Perfumes, and dry nuts etc. via land and sea.
We will visit the Souq waqif it was also known as Irani Souq, especially Spice market, Perfume market, Craft area and Restaurant area. We can have any cousin of food from this market. Also we will visit the first restaurant and hotel in Qatar founded by South Indian man.
After that we will visit the first electrified city in Qatar, Msheireb downtown there we can see the traditional houses also as museum. Where the pearl diving workers used to stay and traditional Qatari houses. In Msheireb we can see the first office of Anglo- Persian oil company and can see the history of Oil in Qatar.
Also, should have a Dhow boat ride these boats are used for pearl diving in Arabian sea. Also, we will visit MIA or FANAR to know the Islamic history of Qatar.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
All fees and/or taxes
Dinner
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Souq Waqif Metro Station
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Souq Waqif
1 hour
By this five-hour tour you will get trading history of Qatar. How pearl divers collected the pearl and the market etc. People used to travel with camel trading caravans to trade Spices, Perfumes, and dry nuts etc. via land and sea. We will visit the Souq waqif it was also known as Irani Souq, especially Spice market, Perfume market, Craft area and Restaurant area. We can have any cousin of food from this market. Also we will visit the first restaurant and hotel in Qatar founded by South Indian man.
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Msheireb Downtown Doha
2 hours
Now we are going to visit the first electrified city in Qatar, Msheireb downtown there we can see the traditional houses also as museum. Where the pearl diving workers used to stay and traditional Qatari houses. In Msheireb we can see the first office of Anglo- Persian oil company and can see the history of Oil in Qatar
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Museum of Islamic Art
2 hours
Should have a Dhow boat ride these boats are used for pearl diving in Arabian sea. Also, we will visit MIA or FANAR to know the Islamic history of Qatar.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Qatar).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Explore The Pearl Diving And Spice Trading History Of Qatar
Can I cancel Explore The Pearl Diving And Spice Trading History Of Qatar for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Souq Waqif Metro Station Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's not included?
- Dinner
Which places does it visit?
It visits Souq Waqif, Msheireb Downtown Doha, Museum of Islamic Art.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Hindi, English, Tamil.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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