Activity Bahrain

Bahrain Half Day Tour with Souq & Local Culture

5.0 (2 reviews) 1–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Bab al bahrain — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bahrain Fort — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

See Bahrain’s history and local culture on a private half-day tour with pickup available in Manama, Al Hidd, Al Muharraq, Awali, Seef, or at Bahrain International Airport. Visit Qal'at al-Bahrain, a World Heritage Site and former Dilmun capital, before exploring Al-Fateh Grand Mosque and the Pearling Path. Finish at Souq Bab Al Bahrain, the entrance to Manama Souq and a restored cultural landmark. A knowledgeable local guide leads the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: At My Trip

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Qal'at al-Bahrain

50 min Admission included

Known as Dilmun in ancient times, Bahrain’s rich trading history is reflected in numerous archaeological digs around the island. Qalat al-Bahrain site (Bahrain Fort site) is among the most exciting of them and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The fort is located atop a 17.5 hectare artificial hill that has been built while enduring over 4,000 years of continuous occupation. It is also the site of the former capital of Dilmun and is one of the most prolific archaeological digs in the Arabian Gulf. Excavations over the past 50 years have revealed residential, public, commercial, and military structures that testify to the importance of that location over the centuries.
MODA Mall

10 min

world trade center bahrain
Al-Fateh Grand Mosque

one hour

The grand Al Fateh Mosque is both Bahrain’s largest place of worship and among one of the largest mosques in the world. It was built under the patronage of the late Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa in 1987 and was named after Ahmed Al Fateh.
Pearling Path

one hour

A The main Visitor Centre of the Pearling Path is located in the heart of Muharraq amid the historic ‘Ammarat of the traditional market. Designed by Valerio Olgiati architects, the project entitled Pearling Site incorporates the ruins of ‘Ammarat Yousif Ali Fakhro, a historic ‘Ammarat structure built in the 1930s that had fallen into decay due to the lack of use since the 1960s, as well as the ‘Ammarat Al Doy and its later extension.
Souq Bab Al Bahrain

one hour

Bab Al Bahrain is located at the entrance to the Manama Souq in Bahrain’s capital city Manama. Built in 1949, it once housed the government’s administrative offices and overlooked the sea. Bab Al Bahrain has undergone many big changes over the years, but the Ministry of Culture undertook a project to preserve it as a cultural landmark and thus restored it to its former glory and eventually moved its tourism sector offices and visitor’s center into the building.