Things to do
Cultural & Educational Activities
12 listings — Museums, heritage sites, and cultural experiences across Qatar for a deeper look at the country.
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Editor's PickMuseum of Islamic Art, guided tour
A guide-led route through selected galleries of the Museum of Islamic Art, for visitors who want context on the collection.
Date IdeaSouq Waqif heritage walk
A self-guided walk through Souq Waqif's restored lanes, market stalls and traditional architecture, at your own pace.
4.7★ RatedSouq Waqif artisan shopping
A self-guided browse through Souq Waqif's textile, spice, perfume and craft shops, with time to compare stalls.
Hidden GemFalcon Souq falconry culture
A visit to Souq Waqif's specialist falcon market, the everyday centre of Qatar's falconry culture.
Editor's PickFANAR Cultural Tour & Mosque Visit
Guided tours of FANAR, the spiral-minaret Islamic cultural centre near Souq Waqif, covering Islamic faith and Qatari daily life.
Free EntryAl Thuraya Planetarium
Katara's free planetarium, with interactive bilingual exhibits and astronomy films on a 22-metre digital dome.
Editor's PickQatar National Library Heritage Library
Qatar National Library's Heritage Library, with a free permanent exhibition of rare manuscripts, maps and early Arabic print.
Hidden GemLiwan Design Studios and Labs
A Qatar Museums design hub in Msheireb's restored Banat El Doha girls' school, with heritage tours, talks and workshops.
Hidden GemAl Zubarah Archaeological Site & Fort
Qatar's UNESCO World Heritage Site: the remains of an 18th-century pearling and trading town beside Al Zubarah Fort.
New in DohaFloating Hotel Day Visit
A day pass aboard an MSC cruise ship docked at Doha Port, using its public facilities without sailing.
Cultural & Educational ActivitiesDiscover Iftar at Sharq Village and Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
A Ramadan Iftar buffet in Sharq Village's Sihr Al-Sharq tent, with live cooking stations, an oriental band and a kids' corner.
Hidden GemDiscover Iftar at Heenat Salma Farm
A farm-to-table Ramadan Iftar at Heenat Salma, with produce from the farm and outdoor, indoor or majlis seating.
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