This half-day guided tour will cover some of the best highlights of Doha City. Drive to the Old Port of Doha (Mina
\nDistrict), a picturesque neighbourhood of quaint cobbled streets and pastel-coloured buildings where you can spot
\ncruise ships docking and visit a stunning fish market. Next is Box Park, one of the most vibrant and trendy destinations
\nin Qatar. Shipping containers are repurposed into colourful shopping and food outlets, making Box Park a photogenic
\nand Instagram-friendly location.<\/p>\n
Next, head towards Katara Cultural Village, enroute you pass by Doha Corniche, a waterfront promenade extending
\nfor seven kilometres, and Westbay district where you can witness the Skyscrapers of Doha, which has been pictured
\nin every postcard image of Doha city. Upon arrival at Katara Cultural Village, the guide will take you to some of the
\ncity’s iconic buildings \u2013 The Katara Blue Mosque which features Persian and Turkish tile and enamel work in shades
\nof blue and gold, proffering a stark contrast to the surrounding buildings. Next to it is the Pigeon towers \u2013 oblong
\nstructures with holes and perches for pigeons. Following is the visit to the Amphitheatre, spread over 3,275 sqm, this
\nclassical Greek-style amphitheater reflects Islamic influences, with a capacity of 5,000 spectators. Next Explore 21 High
\nStreet, a giant gift box marks the start of this ultra-luxe high street, or follow the trail of high-end cars dropping shoppers
\noff at Galleries Lafayette, with a powerful outdoor cooling system, and Murano glass 21 High Street offers year-round
\ncomfort.<\/p>\n
Finally visit the most famous Souq Waqif, the old trading market, on the banks of the Wadi Musheireb. With its mud
\ndaubed buildings, the market harkens to a bygone era while remaining a hub of activity, where commerce and gossip
\ncollide. Visit the Spice Market, the spot for exotic Arabic aromatics like saffron, zater, sumac, dried flowers, dried black
\nlemons, and endless varieties of, dates honey, tea leaves and coffee beans. Visit to the Falcon Souq, where you can see
\nthe majestic birds up close and, under the shopkeeper\u2019s watchful eye, pose with a falcon perched on your arm. Pass by
\nthe Camel pen near the Falcon Souq to see these doe-eyed creatures, or wander to the Emiri Stables where beautiful
\nArabian horses hold sway in between taking the heritage police on their daily rounds of the souq. The Excursion ends
\nwith a transfer back to the residing location\/Hotel.<\/p>\n
Tour Plan\/Itinerary<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 Visit to Mina District This half-day guided tour will cover some of the best highlights of Doha City. Drive to the Old Port of Doha (Mina District), a picturesque neighbourhood of quaint cobbled streets and pastel-coloured buildings where you can spot cruise ships docking and visit a stunning fish market. Next is Box Park, one of the most vibrant […]<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":12883,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[113],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12871","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-inbound-tour","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"product-type-ovabrw_car_rental"},"yoast_head":"\n
\n\u2022 Old Port and Box Park
\n\u2022 Fish Market in Old Port Mina
\n\u2022 Corniche and Doha Skyline
\n\u2022 West-bay District
\n\u2022 Katara Cultural Village
\n\u2022 Souq Waqif<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"