Doha, the shining jewel in the middle of Qatar, not only boasts gorgeous modern architecture and world-class art and cuisine, but is also one of the safest and cleanest cities in the world.

While it’s certainly been a fantastic place to visit for many years, it was put on the map with many tourists due to being the host of the FIFA World Cup in 2022. Balancing ultra-modern luxury with rich cultural heritage, it’s almost like witnessing a journey in time right before your eyes.

There are tons of tours out there, so I’ve come up with a carefully curated guide to the 5 top Doha city tours that are well worth your time and money. Let’s jump right in!

Best Tours of Doha

	Doha: Private 4 Hours City Tour	Doha Private Night City Tours With or Without Local Meal Options	Doha Private City Tour Create Your Own Itinerary
Location:	Hotel pickup and drop-off included	Hotel pickup and drop-off included	Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Start:	Between 6:00 AM & 9:00 PM	Between 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM	Between 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Duration:	3 to 4 hours	4 to 5 hours	4 hours
Includes:	Coffee and/or Tea, Private transportation, Water & soft drinks, Air-conditioned vehicle	Pickup service by air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking tour guide, Water/coffee or tea included, Local Arabic meal( if selected)	Pickup/drop off service, Private vehicle, Water/Tea, English speaker tour guide
	Tour Information & Booking	Tour Information & Booking	Tour Information & Booking

Quick Answer: The 5 Best Rated Doha City Tours For 2024

1. Doha: Private 4 Hours City Tour
2. Doha Private Night City Tours With or Without Local Meal Options
3. Doha Private City Tour Create Your Own Itinerary
4. 4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour from AirPort/ Hotel
5. Discover Doha: A City Tour & Dhow Cruise Adventure

Doha City Tour Reviews

1. Doha: Private 4 Hours City Tour

The first time I was in Doha, I have to admit that I was quite overwhelmed and with so many things to see and do, didn’t know where to start!

The Doha: Private 4 Hours City Tour was the perfect remedy for me, with a well-designed itinerary that introduced me to the cutting-edge metropolis while covering its culture, too.

What’s even better is that it’s completely private so your guide will help personalize it to you and your party’s specific interests!

Typically, the guide will contact you the day before the tour happens to make sure everything is well-coordinated and they can start creating a tour that suits you best. They’ll ask how many people are in your group, if there are any kids, and any specific requests you may have.

I have to say that they do a great job with solo travelers and groups of adults just as well as they do entertaining kids, so keep that in mind!

The dynamic capital is filled to the brim with a combination of modern marvels and cultural gems, and this excursion covers them all in an intimate, guided setup that delves below the surface.

Select the start time that works best for you and your guide will go and pick you up at your hotel to set off on a flexible, unique route while you just sit back and relax while your guide/driver takes care of navigating the city.

Ideal for short visits, they’ll make good use of your time, showing you around the city with an educational commentary and cultural insight about the history of the surrounding buildings.

Overall, this was a wonderful way to learn about life in Qatar from a local who offered very genuine and intriguing perspectives on Doha!

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2. Doha Private Night City Tours With or Without Local Meal Options

If you thought that Doha was impressive during the day, it may be even more magical after the sun goes down! This next tour highlights this version of the city perfectly when it shows off its sparkling city lights with an expert local guide there to show you the best of the best.

If that sounds like fun to you, check out the Doha Private Night City Tours With or Without Local Meal Options experience! With hotel pickup and drop-off included, you don’t have to worry about walking at night on your own or spending money on separate transportation to a meetup point.

You’ll be traveling in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle that fits you and the rest of your private party – almost feeling like you have a local friend taking you around! Head first to The Corniche, which is a gorgeous waterfront promenade along the Doha Bay which is a popular attraction for visitors and locals, alike.

I loved seeing the Katara Cultural Village, complete with the lovely amphitheater overlooking the water, museum, and plenty of eateries that we actually explored more the following days.

After, we made our way to the manmade Pearl Island, which looks insane from the ground and the air and features a whopping 32 kilometers of new coastline!

I also enjoyed checking out Souq Waqif traditional market, which has an amazing atmosphere and is one of the most fascinating places to shop, dine, or simply explore!

Hopping back in our vehicle for the evening, we passed by and learned about the Museum of Islamic Art, then passed by the West Bay, which holds the majority of Doha’s east coast districts. It is quite visually striking, even at night, with some of the tallest skyscrapers in the entire country.

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3. Doha Private City Tour Create Your Own Itinerary

Have you ever been on a tour and realized soon on that it wasn’t at all covering what you were hoping to see? I sure have, and it can be quite disappointing – that’s part of the reason why I love customizable tours so much.

The Doha Private City Tour Create Your Own Itinerary perfectly avoids that possibility, offering a level of flexibility that most regular tours simply can’t compete with.

This is another 4-hour tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off so you don’t have to fret with booking separate transport or worrying if you’re going to arrive at your meet-up spot on time.

Essentially how this works is your guide gives you a list of the most popular sights that visitors typically want to see, and you can select among those which ones interest you most.

From there, your guide will carefully design a tour, including the sights of your choosing and organizing a route that will maximize your sightseeing time and minimize driving.

We were picked up in a comfortable private vehicle, which was so much more comfortable and luxurious than getting onto a typical coach geared more towards larger group tours.

This also made it much easier to navigate traffic and park in the more popular areas, which is definitely more challenging with a large coach. You get to set the pace, deciding how long or briefly you stay at each sight, with the guide sharing interesting historical and cultural background as you cruise along.

The guide is great with recommendations as well, so for example, if you say you’re interested more in shopping, he’ll take you to the best shopping streets.

If you’re interested in art and history, he’ll take you to more cultural gems like the Souq Waqif, Old Dhow Port, and/or the Museum of Islamic Art. There’s so much to see, and this tour really makes the most of your time!

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4. 4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour from Airport/ Hotel

This next tour is one of the most convenient I’ve been on in Doha, with top-notch customer service, comfortability at the forefront, and educated guides who really know how to show off their city.

The 4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour from Airport/Hotel excursion is a nice alternative if you want the tour to yourself but don’t really feel like customizing it.

While personalized tours absolutely have their own appeal, I think there’s something to be said for letting the pros and locals take the reigns and show you what they feel is most captivating to visitors of the capital.

One thing that I have to mention, is that Doha can get insanely hot, and if you’re unprepared for it, can make your time there quite unpleasant. That’s just one of the many reasons I loved our guide, who provided us with bottled water and comfortable transportation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.

With hotel pickup and drop-off included, you don’t have to deal with any of the hassle of booking separate transport or getting yourself to a meet-up point.

Our guide was truly exceptional, with a vast knowledge of the city’s history, such as how the country only gained independence from Britain in 1971, with Doha being the first and only capital of the since-created country.

I had a great time at the Katara Cultural Village, which offered in-depth insight into the local culture, including museums, galleries, public art, boasting plenty of tradition with modernism.

The Pearl Island was also quite impressive, and we learned this man-made island was actually constructed on top of a previous major pearl diving sites – today it’s a very coveted place to live!

Lusail is a planned city in Qatar, and nearly half a billion people call this place home within its approximately 38 square kilometers! We continued onto the Souq Waqif, the Cornish, and many other renowned sights, too!

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5. Discover Doha: A City Tour & Dhow Cruise Adventure

Last but not least, is the Discover Doha: A City Tour & Dhow Cruise Adventure, that’s quite a bit different from any of the others on this guide. If you are more attracted to a personalized approach to travel, this one hits the spot with the kind of flexibility any traveler would enjoy.

If you want to see the city in a way that fits your interests most, don’t miss out on this completely customized excursion!

This 4-hour experience is a solid comprehensive tour of the city with different aspects to consider. If you thought that Doha was simply a modern city with tons of skyscrapers, you’re about to do a lot of realizations on this one!

The tour starts out with your guide/driver picking you up right from your hotel lobby in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle complete with plenty of bottled water to stay cool. It was so nice to see the city from the comfort of a private, climate-controlled vehicle, arriving first to the Doha Corniche waterfront promenade that makes for a wonderful lookout point.

After that, it’s time to check out the legendary Souq Waqif lined with all kinds of places to shop, dine, grab a coffee, or simply sit at one of the pretty outdoor cafes and people-watch. I’d been here a few times already, but our guide’s educational commentary really made it so much more special and relatable to me.

Moreover, we got to see the Katara Cultural Village which has clear influences of traditional Qatari architecture, complete with captivating artworks, galleries, a theater, gardens, a beach, amphitheater, and more! Continue onto The Pearl Island, The Corniche, and other spots, if you so choose!

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