Doha City Tour with Desert Safari: Souq Waqif to Dunes

One tour covers both Doha's markets and the desert outside it.

A guided tour of Doha combining the spice-scented Souq Waqif, the cultural sites of Katara Village and The Pearl-Qatar with a desert safari that includes camel ride, sand boarding and sunset views. Hotel or residential pickup is included, and an English-speaking guide leads both the city portion and the desert portion. The tour runs seven hours across both halves of the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Souq Waqif1h
2. Katara Cultural Village1h

Doha city tour and desert safari

• Visit Souq Waqif
• Photo stop at Corniche
• Explore West Bay district
• Visit The Pearl-Qatar
• Visit Katara Cultural Village
• Enjoy desert safari pickup
• Experience camel ride
• Enjoy dune bashing and sunset

The experience

The morning takes you through Doha's blend of old and new. You start at Souq Waqif, where the air carries spice and the falcon shops let you see the birds up close. A photo stop on the Corniche gives you the city's waterfront, and West Bay shows the modern high-rise district. The Pearl-Qatar, an artificial island spanning nearly four million square meters, includes time at Porto Arabia Boardwalk for shopping and walking. Katara Cultural Village comes next: a site where traditional architecture and contemporary culture sit side by side, with free time to explore at your own pace.

After the city portion, a professional driver in a 4x4 air-conditioned vehicle picks you up for the desert safari. You ride a camel, try sand boarding on the dunes, and watch the sunset from the desert. Coffee and tea are provided during breaks. The vehicle handles the off-road terrain, so you experience dune bashing without driving yourself.

What’s included

• Hotel or residential pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking guide for both city and desert portions.
• camel ride.
• sand boarding.
• dune bashing in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle.
• bottled water.
• coffee and tea during breaks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:00

Book up toStart time

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Oryx Tourism

Is this one for you?Pickup from your hotel means you don't need a car or a taxi to reach Souq Waqif or the desert. The driver collects you and handles both the city stops and the off-road driving, so a first afternoon in Doha covers the traditional market, the modern landmarks and the dunes in one outing.

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Top questions

What is Souq Waqif like when you visit it on this tour?

Souq Waqif is Doha's traditional market where you walk through stalls selling spices and other goods. The tour includes a guided visit and photo stop so you can take in the atmosphere and see the falcon shops.

Does the tour include a meal?

The tour includes coffee and tea during the desert portion, but meals are not part of the package.

How does pickup work if I'm staying at a hotel in Doha?

The driver collects you from your hotel or residential location at an agreed time to begin the city tour, then continues with you into the desert safari afterward.

What happens during the desert safari part?

You ride a camel, try sand boarding on the dunes, and experience dune bashing in the 4x4 vehicle. The tour includes time for photos and a sunset viewing before returning to the city.

Is the tour physically demanding?

The camel ride and sand boarding are the most active parts. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.