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Free city tours during your layover at Doha airport

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Qatar Airways and the Qatar Tourism Authority offer free tours of Doha for people with a long layover at the Doha airport. This is definitely not a peer-to-peer tour. But my post about free tours from the Narita airport is quite popular, so I think people appreciate information on free tours.

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Obviously the tour is meant to give you a good impression of Doha. But I’m fine with a city putting its best foot forward. As the tour material explains, you visit:

  • The Pearl-Qatar, for the finest quality shops and restaurants;
  • Katara Cultural Village, a centre dedicated to celebrating arts and heritage;
  • Souq Waqif, for traditional jewellery, spices and handicrafts;
  • The Museum of Islamic Art, for its stunning architecture and beautiful seaside park.

There are four tour times daily: 7am, 10am, 3pm and 6:45pm. The tour runs for 2 hours and 45 minutes and they recommend a minimum of 5 hour layover to do the tour. I’ve heard that the guides have the flexibility to extend the tour if everyone’s schedule permits. Tours include a complementary visa, English speaking guide, and bottle of water.

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To find the tours, after your flight arrives stay in the airport following signs for transfers. At the center of the Doha airport is a giant stuffed bear lamp. And just to the side of that is the B wing. The tour desk is just past that big yellow letter B in my picture above. It looks like this:

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On my last Doha layover I arrived at the tour desk at 6:50pm (my flight was longer than scheduled due to airspace politics for Qatar). There were about 30 people hanging around waiting impatiently. The operators told me the tour was full. I’ll try again on my next transit through Doha. I’m expecting typical tourist stops, but never having visited Qatar outside of the airport, I’m excited about the opportunity for a free tour.

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Tour Timings: 08:00 | 11:30 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:30 Frequency: Daily | Duration: 3 hours Required Transit Time: 6 hours Meeting Time: 2 hours before the  scheduled tour Meeting Point:  Discover Qatar desk at Hamad International Airport

If you are traveling within 2 days and the calendar does not show availability on this website, please visit the Discover Qatar desk at Hamad International Airport to book your Tour.

Click here  to view the location of the Discover Qatar desk at Hamad International Airport.

Discover the unique heritage of Downtown Doha as you wander through the vibrant labyrinth of alleyways of Souq Waqif. View modern day Doha’s towering iconic architecture and discover the Corniche, Doha’s iconic waterfront where the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf provide the setting to the city’s impressive skyline.

Our first stop is at Museum of Islamic Art. This iconic building on the Doha Corniche, designed by the famous architect I. M. Pei. You will have an opportunity to see this architectural masterpiece and the panoramic views of Doha’s impressive skyline.

We then proceed to Katara Cultural Village which is the largest and the most multidimensional cultural project in Qatar. Experience the cultures of the world with beautiful theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries and cutting-edge facilities. You will also visit the Katara Mosque (the ‘Blue Mosque’) and the Golden Masjid (the ‘Gold Mosque’), before taking a stroll through the outdoor air-conditioned pathways to Galeries Lafayette, with some time for luxury brand tax-free shopping.

We end our tour with a stroll through the colourful Souq Waqif where you can experience the living heritage and traditions of the city and enjoy the colourful commerce and culinary offers abundant within its vibrant alleyways. You will see the Falcon Souq and Falcon hospital (one of the largest in the Middle East), Carpet Souq, Gold Souq, Art and Handicraft Souq and so much more in this eclectic hub of trade, tradition and commerce.

Note: To ensure maximum comfort in warmer weather between June to August, the walking tour of Katara will be replaced by a panoramic drive through the Al Mina District and The Pearl and the length of the Souq walking tour will be reduced.

Visa Information:  Please note as this tour requires you to pass through immigration control to enter the state of Qatar, you will require a Visa. Discover Qatar will provide guidance at the airport, but are not responsible for the issuing of the Visa. This tour does not meet the requirement of a Visa on Arrival. Should your entry/visa be declined by the authorities despite meeting all the visa requirements, Discover Qatar will issue a full refund for the tour. For a full list of countries eligible for visa-free entry and Qatar entry visa requirements,  click here .

What to Expect

  • Pick-up and drop-off at Hamad International Airport
  • Brief stops at Dhow Harbour
  • Drive past Museum of Islamic Art
  • Longer stop and walk through the Souq Waqif
  • Drive along the Corniche, Doha’s iconic waterfront
  • Stop at Katara Cultural Village
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • All guides are licensed and English-speaking
  • Meals and beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything else that is not expressly mentioned above in Inclusions
  • Tour Departure from Hamad International Airport : passengers can select from the scheduled departure. Return to Hamad International Airport : transit tours will be dropped back to Hamad International Airport at the published tour completion time.
  • Minimum Transit Time:  6 hours (between arrival and departure flight schedule).
  • Immigration Clearance:  an entry Visa is required, pre-approved visa or visa on arrival. 102 countries can now take advantage from visa-free entry,  click here  for more information.
  • Vehicle:  Tourist Coach.
  • Passengers who have booked in advance should approach  Discover Qatar Transit Tours desk  (located in Duty Free Plaza South, behind the escalators between concourse A & B) no later than 2 hours prior to scheduled tour departure for service validation.
  • Late arrivals to Discover Qatar Transit Tours desk shall be considered as no-show.
  • For bookings within 2 days, if you are unable to book online, please come and see us at the Discover Qatar Transit desk to book your transit tour, subject to availability.  Click here  to view the location of the Discover Qatar desk.
  • Please take time to read the  Terms and Conditions  that are applicable to all Transit Tours before booking.

Accessibility: Not recommended for wheelchair bound customers. This tour is suitable for guests with mobility issues, who can climb independently in & out of the coach and walk up to 30 minutes at a time. If you have any specific questions please contact us for more information.

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LAYOVER TOUR

Make the most of your transit through Doha Hamad International Airport, with an exceptional layover tour of the city. This 4 hour tour is designed to accommodate those with limited time, and yet who want to make the most of that time – both in Doha and as part of their overall travels. You’ll get to see historic quarters, as well as contemporary parts of Doha. So embrace the opportunity to do something less ordinary, with this must do layover tour!

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Make the most of your transit through Doha Hamad International Airport, with an exceptional layover tour of the city. This 4 hour tour is designed to accommodate those with limited time, and yet who want to make the most of that time – both in Doha and as part of their overall travels. You’ll get to see historic quarters, as well as contemporary parts of Doha. So embrace the opportunity to do something less ordinary, with this absolute must do layover tour!

Grab the chance to see the beautiful city of Doha during a transit flight through Hamad International Airport. Visit both the old and modern areas of the beautiful city, including the traditional Souq Waqif bazaar.

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What To Do At Doha Airport: Tips For A Long Layover In Qatar

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Jayne Gorman

February 27, 2020

I once spent just over 12 hours in transit at Doha Airport on the way to the Maldives and it wasn’t nearly as painful as I expected! There are quite a few things to do at Doha Airport that make a stopover here enjoyable.

While not the cheapest airport to spend a long layover (the showers in particular are more pricey than average and there are not nearly as many free things to do as there are at Singapore’s Changi Airport ) it can be a fun place to transit if you head to the pool or nab yourself a place on a Doha city tour.

Plus, if you fly with Qatar Airways you may be able to turn your stopover into a short holiday with one of their amazing Qatar Stopover deals.

So, for anyone about to transit through Doha or book a short stopover in Qatar, here’s my lowdown on the best things to do at Doha Airport during a long layover.

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Best things to do at Doha Airport

Tips For Transiting At Hamad International Airport In Qatar

Connect to the free Wi-Fi

After working there for 7 hours straight I can confirm that the Wi-Fi at Hamad International Airport is free, fast and unlimited. Simply connect to ‘HIAQatar Complimentary WiFi’. I was asked to pop in my Qatar e-ticket number to log on – you’ll find this on the boarding pass if you don’t have your booking handy. There are also iMac computers near the gates if you didn’t bring your laptop.

Take a shower

If you don’t have access to a lounge with free showers, you can pay to use the Doha Airport shower facilities at the Vitality Wellbeing & Fitness Centre or the Be Relax Spa.

Use of the shower room at the Vitality Wellbeing & Fitness Centre costs 90 QAR (approx. £20 GBP or $25 USD), which is fairly expensive for airport showers, but they are sparkling new facilities with lockers, towels, Rituals Spa toiletries and use of hair dryers included. You have max 40 mins to use the facilities and they hold your boarding pass at the front desk until you leave.

For a cheaper option, you can shower at either of the Be Relax Spas (found on Concourse A and Concourse D/E) where a 10 minute shower costs 70 QAR or the price is 95 QAR for 25 mins. That price includes towel, shower gel and shampoo, plus an extra vanity or shaving kit if you go for the longer option.

You can also book a number of express beauty treatments and massages – find the full price list here .

(Note: They accept credit cards throughout the airport so there’s no need to take out local currency if you’re just in transit.)

Swimming pool at Hamad International Airport Qatar

Swim at The Vitality Pool

If you’ve got enough time you can shake off those airplane aches with a few laps in the swimming pool at Doha Airport. The Vitality Pool was temptingly empty on my visit, but sadly I hadn’t come prepared with a swimming costume.

Use of the 25-metre indoor swimming pool costs 175 QAR (approximately £38 GBP or $73 AUD) but that price includes use of all Vitality Wellbeing and Fitness Centre facilities, so you can also have a dip in the hot tub, use the gym and freshen up in the showers I mentioned earlier.

Sleep at The Oryx Airport Hotel

Depending on how long you’ve got to kill it might be worthwhile checking into The Oryx Airport Hotel , which has chic airside rooms and grants guests free access to the gym, pool and jacuzzi at the Vitality Wellness Centre.

As the hotel is airside you do not need to go through passport control but must have a valid onward ticket from Doha Airport to check in as this hotel is for transit passengers only.

Remember, you won’t have access to your checked luggage, so pack a change of clothes in your hand luggage if you plan to stay over.

You can book a room for day use (9am to 5pm) or by hourly packages starting from 8 hours.

Tips For Transiting At Hamad International Airport In Qatar

Head to a designated family or quiet area

There are a number of interesting sculptures dotted around the airport, some of which children can climb on and one of which (I’m talking about you teddy) everyone seemed keen to get a selfie with. 

There are also quiet lounges for those looking to get some shut eye, and family lounges for those travelling with kids . I found a quiet spot in the eating area near Burger King that had a power socket under the table so spent a lot of time here.

Drink decent coffee

The coffee at Soho Coffee gets my rarely handed out seal of approval.

Food-wise you can get a number of sandwiches, snacks, curry and burgers in the food court. Soprafino by celebrity chef Massimo Capra does delicious pizza at a decent price. Find all dining options at Hamad International Airport here .

Shop for gold

My only criticism of Doha’s Hamad Airport is that the shopping doesn’t really appeal to me. There’s lots of designer labels but little in the way of affordable fashion. (Where’s a Zara when you need one?). Aside from your usual duty free items the only thing you can buy in abundance here is gold!

Tips For Transiting At Hamad International Airport In Qatar

Join a Doha City Tour from 99 QAR

If you have a transit time of more than 6 hours you can book a Discover Qatar City Tour from 99 QAR. The guided tour is designed to be an introduction to Doha and includes stops at city highlights such as The Pearl-Qatar, Katara Cultural Village, Souq Waqif and the Museum of Islamic Art.

( Note : The free Doha city tours for transit passengers have been replaced with this option.)

Tours are bookable in advance online up to 48 hours prior to arrival. You can also book a tour upon arrival by heading to the Discover Qatar Transit Tour Desk. Full terms, details and booking forms can be found here .

Nationals from a total of 80 countries can now take advantage of visa free entry into Qatar so there’s no need to worry about applying for a tourist or transit visa if you are from one of these countries.

Want to explore independently? Find some tips for a Doha, Qatar stopover by Calculated Traveller.

Book a Doha Stopover

If you’re flying with Qatar Airways and have a minimum transit time of 12 hours you might want to take advantage of one of their Qatar Stopover deals. Through their website you can book a 4 or 5 star hotel from just 14 USD per night.

You’ll also receive a free transit visa (if necessary) and can add on a number of different tours and activities.

Qatar Airways make it really tempting to turn your Doha stopover into a luxury holiday. Find information and book your flight and hotel here .

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Great advice Jayne. We transited through Doha a few times and were lucky enough to score the free hotel on our last trip. It was fantastic, 5 star, enormous rooms and came with a $50 food voucher we happily used on a 4 am breakfast in bed. I seriously think it’s worth going for the 18-hour layover for this option. My only extra tip is if you are doing the hotel transit/free city thing avoid a Friday as everything is closed until 2 pm so that really cuts into your sightseeing opportunities.

I’m wishing I had a longer layover now! I’m always looking for ways to break up the flight to Europe and even better if the hotel and meals are included 😀 Great tips re the timings on Friday, I hadn’t thought of that!

Paula, may I know how you were able to secure the free hotel at the ai[ot for yoru layover? I have a 20 hr layover and need to plan what will work best for me. Thanks

Hi did you figure out how to do it? I am also interesting in booking it. Thanks

Hi, as mentioned in the article you can either call Qatar Airlines directly or visit the transit desk at the airport upon arrival. You can also book a longer Doha stay from 29 USD. The link is also in the article. Hope this helps.

Just wondering if the showers are per person? I’m traveling with my 2 children, wondering if we could all go in together? Thanks in advance

I’m not 100% sure as I haven’t done it with my son yet but I have a feeling you pay per adult and the children can come in with you.

Hi have just checked with them and unfortunately, city tours are no longer free. They are charged at 20 USD per person.

Thanks for the update!

Hello, is Qatar still giving the transit visa on arrival? Or there are covid restrictions. Called the airlines but no response please let me know what is the best.

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Qatar Transit Tour: Doha City

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Qatar is a tiny peninsular Arab nation in the Arabian Gulf bordering Saudi Arabia. Most of the country resides in the capital city of Doha. The economy is nearly 75% based on petrol and natural gas, making this small country the world’s richest nation (GDP per capita).

Over two million people call Qatar home, yet only 20% of the population are Qataris, with a huge population of foreign workers. Qatar has been selected to host the 2022 World Cup, the first in the Arab world. This has resulted in construction projects throughout Doha.

New Doha, known for exotic skyscrapers that rival Dubai, is an extremely modern city built entirely on reclaimed land in 2000. Doha is a regional hub and a common layover with Qatar Airlines. There is an excellent city tour available for those passing through offered by Discover Qatar. Read on to learn more about the Doha city tour.

Things to See in Doha: Pearl Island

Content and photographs provided by Yana Kogan and Timon .

Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase or booking through one of our links we may earn a small commission (don’t worry, it’s at no extra cost to you).

Important Things to Know When Visiting Doha

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Visa on arrival is available for countries in the E.U., the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and South Korea. All other countries are required to get a visa before arrival. See more visa information  here .

Best Time to Visit Doha

Visiting Qatar is best in the winter months between November and February. Days can still get hot with cool evenings, but the weather is very manageable. Temperatures in the summer average over 100° F (+40°C), making visits during this time very unpleasant.

The Qatari Riyal is the national currency in Qatar. It is pegged to the USD at $1 = 3.64 QR. ATMs are widely available at the airport and around Doha.

Doha City Tour

Are you flying with Qatar Airlines and have at least a six-hour layover in Doha? Take their Doha city tour! The tour lasts just under three hours and stops at the four below locations. There is a free one-day visa and the tour is first come, first serve, but you can also book your tour online up to 48 hours before your arrival time. There are six tours each day that leave at 8am, 10:30 am, 3pm, 6 pm, 8pm, and 9:30 pm.

Check-in starts two hours before the scheduled tour. The check-in location is at the Discover Qatar Transit Tours desk in Concourse A towards Gate A4. The city tour is on a 46-passenger bus and has short stops for a quick visit to Doha. At the time of writing, the Doha city tour was offered for free to promote Doha tourism. Nowadays, the tour costs 75 QR ($21 USD).

1. Museum of Islāmic Art

What to See in Doha: Museum of Islamic Art

The first stop is next to the Museum of Islāmic Art. This building is an iconic building on the Doha corniche designed by the famous architect I. M. Pei. While there is not enough time to visit the museum, there is a photo opportunity of the building as well as a panoramic view of New Doha. This stop is for five minutes.

2. Katara Cultural Village

Highlights of Doha: Katara

Opened in 2010, most cultural attractions for the city, such as open-air concerts, theatre, opera, or other events, occur in Katara. While this part of the city is becoming more popular, it is still mostly under construction until 2018. This stop is for 20 minutes.

3. The Pearl

Doha One Day Itinerary: Pearl Island

The Pearl of Doha is a mini-Dubai-like pearl-shaped island with high-end shops, restaurants, and a marina. This is also the first place in Qatar that allows foreigners to own property. This stop is for 15 minutes.

4. Souq Waqif

Things to See in Doha: Souq Waqif

Souq Waqif, the largest in Qatar, is a traditional market that is predominately a tourist destination. While it is not used by Qataris today, there remains an authentic feel and look to this market that is over 100 years old. This stop is for 45 minutes.

Tour Details

  • A small bottle of water for each person
  • Stops include an opportunity for a restroom breaks
  • Timelines are strict to get everyone back to the airport
  • English-speaking guides led the tour and offer historical context as well as information while riding on the bus between stops

That’s it – we hope you enjoy exploring the beautiful city of Doha!

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Yana & Timon met at college in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduating, they started their professional careers. They moved to San Francisco in 2010, a city they loved living in for nearly six years. After working and saving up money for several years, they quit their jobs and set off on an adventure of a lifetime. They started living a nomadic lifestyle in December 2015 and have not looked back since.

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Do I really need to be there 2 hours early to check in? My flight lands at 5 and I would like to do the 6pm tour. What are your thoughts?

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Long Doha Layover? Go for the Doha City Tour

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Long Doha Layover? Go for the Doha City Tour

If you often travel east, there is no doubt, you’ve used Qatar’s airport for your connecting flight. And it’s not uncommon that while chasing perfect dates or low prices, to be forced to have a boring long Doha layover.

To be honest, I enjoy the big international airports. Seeing so many different people from different cultures has always been fascinating for me, but even though Hamad Airport is one of the best airports in the world, spending more than 4 hours there feels like a massive waste of time. After all, my vacation days are limited, and I want to spend them hiking volcanos or exploring new cultures , not sitting on my ass, waiting for a flight, right?

Thankfully the Qatar Airways people have thought of that and offer you the opportunity to go around Doha, learn more about it, and still catch your plane on time. Even though Qatar’s reputation is very controversial, the chance to explore such a unique and interesting culture is not to be missed.

Discover Qatar – Doha City Tour

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There are several tour offers, but the most popular one (and also the cheapest ) is the Doha City Tour. On my last long Doha layover, I decided to check it out and see if it’s worth it.

So, what is the Doha City Tour like?

After signing up and getting out of the airport (that may take an hour), you board an AC bus and get a bottle of water. There is also a guide provided so don’t be afraid you’d miss anything worthwhile.

doha layover - downtown

While you don’t have a Colosseum or Eifel Tower to marvel at, you’d start paying attention to the city as a whole. And boy oh boy Doha really is a bizarre place with a distinctive identity.

The first thing that made me quite the impression were the lamps. The whole lamposts are covered with large Arabic words, according to my guide – quotes from the Coran. Lamposts are very important for the city’s identity, and the Doha ones do a good job reminding you that you are now in a strictly Muslim country.

In 15 minutes we reached the first stop of the Doha City Tour:

The Doha Harbor

doha layover - doha city tour - harbor view

The harbor is right next to the Museum of Islamic Art, but since you have only 5 to 10 minutes per stop, you won’t be able to check it out. The highlight of the harbor is not the boats or the pearl statue on the entrance, but the magnificent panoramic view of the city.

And while 5 minutes may seem too little time to enjoy, I found it to be just enough to take some photos and enjoy the sight before getting too hot ( TIL: The whole country of Qatar is built in the desert ).

doha city tour - museum of islamic art

For our next stop, we went into downtown Doha, so I had the chance to observe more of the daily life of Qatar’s capital. The first thing that struck me as a weird one was the lack of color. Most of the buildings were painted in desert yellowish while 90% of the cars were either black or white.

As per my guide, the reason for that is the desert sand. Using those colors is just a way to make things look cleaner. How come a white car covered in desert dust looks cleaner than a red car covered in desert dust is beyond me, but I guess people who lived their whole life in the sands knows better than me.

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Katara Cultural Village

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Stop number 2 of my Doha layover trip was the Katara Cultural Village . With the idea to position the State of Qatar as a cultural beacon a lighthouse of art, radiating in the Middle East through theatre, literature, music, visual art, conventions, and exhibitions, it did sound like an exciting place to see.

Sadly we didn’t have the time to check any art exhibition but the walk around the oddly fascinating art and mosques were enough to convince me this is a place I should come back to.

doha city tour - katara

Making our way to the third stop, we kept seeing more and more of the city, and I realized that the only people I see outside were immigrants working on construction sites.

It was Thursday morning, and in any other major city the streets would’ve been buzzing with people going to work, but Doha was empty. I guess Qataris didn’t bother going early to work. Such a different world.

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doha city tour - the pearl

The third stop of the Doha City Tour was an artificial island called The Pearl . You probably didn’t know ( I certainly didn’t), but before the oil boom, Qatar was one of the significant pearl traders of Asia.

To honor their heritage, the Qatari people (or more like the Qatari sheik) decided to build an artificial island that resembles the shape of a string of pearls, right on top of a former pearl diving site (who need pearls when you have oil, right?).

Spanning nearly four million square meters, it is also the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals.

doha layover - the pearl

Besides the security, there were no people around. Not even a single one. You see, I come from a small country, I’m used to not having tons of people around me, but still, having absolutely no one, was a strange feeling that made me watch behind my back more than once, expecting to see some zombies. The dozens of luxury boats and skyscrapers made a good photo background though.

On our way to the last stop, we passed through some diplomatic neighborhoods and were asked not to take pictures. The guide explained all diplomats and Qatari people value their privacy, so they build big walls around their houses. Man, they’re gonna have a tough time during the Fifa World Cup in 2022.

Souq Waqif Market

The last stop of my Doha layover trip was Souq Waqif market. We were given a whole 30 minutes to explore it and buy some stuff (not that any of us got any Qatari money). The market was quite pleasant, and there were some real people there!

It was built in the traditional Arabic way and sold all kinds of stuff from souvenirs and clothing to animals and spices. Unlike the other Arabic bazaars, there weren’t annoying hawkers trying to hijack you into their shop, which made walking around Souq Waqif relaxing and enjoyable.

After a delightful 30-40 minutes (a Chinese guy got lost, so we had to wait for him) we were back on the bus and on our way back to the airport.

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Doha City Tour Information

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The Discover Qatar Tours desk is located across the teddy bear, just before the food court . You can also book a tour online . Important – you need to have 8 hours or more of transfer time to book the tour.

The tour starting times are: 07:00 AM – > to get this one your onward flight must be at 3:00 PM or later 08:00 AM – > to get this one your onward flight must be at 4:00 PM or later 11:00 AM – > to get this one your onward flight must be at 7:00 PM or later 1:00 PM – > to get this one your onward flight must be at 9:00 PM or later 3:00 PM – > to get this one your onward flight must be at 11:00 PM or later 6:00 PM – > to get this one your onward flight must be at 02:00 AM or later 7:00 PM – > to get this one your onward flight must be at 03:00 AM or later 9:30 PM – > to get this one your onward flight must be at 05:30 AM or later

The price is 99 QAR / 27 USD and could be paid only by card (cash is not accepted).

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While lacking any real attractions and having only 5-10 minutes per stop, I’m happy I took the Doha City Tour. Having this extra journey within my journey, showed me such a different culture that awoke my curiosity about Qatar and its people big time. One thing is for sure though – this long Doha layover was the most interesting one I’ve had by a longshot!

That’s all from me, I hope your long Doha layover will be as fun as mine and you’ll enjoy the Doha city tour . ———————————— If you haven’t planned your trip there yet, find out how I plan my trips! ———————————— I have 5 bucket list ideas for Qatar. See my impossible bucket list of 1700+ adventures!

What did you do on your long Doha layover?

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Babak Nikoui

Tuesday 31st of January 2023

Hi, I'll be arriving at Hamad Airport around 6 pm and my next flight will be at 1:45 am can I still take a city tour and make it to my flight?

Thursday 28th of April 2022

Hi - have a 7 hour layover in Aug 2022 - so will go on the tour .. .. can you book in advance - or just go to the desk on arrival .. thanks

Sunday 1st of May 2022

Hello, Used to be only on the desk. Tthe tour was stopped for a long time due to Covid and I'm not sure if it's even an option right now (or will be in August) or what the new conditions.

Siti Norlida Ghazali

Sunday 20th of March 2022

I am going to Doha on 3 Apr from Sabiha arriving 230pm I plan to have city tours and dhow boat cruise Is there enough time for camel tide? My next flight to Kuala Lumpur is on 4 April 2.00am early morning Please advise as soon as possible

Sunday 27th of March 2022

You better check this with some tour providers. Some of them may offer an afternoon tour with a return trip to the airport.

Wednesday 13th of November 2019

I have experienced the city tour a few years ago and need help figuring out where one of my photos were taken. Is there someone who can help me with the name? I could not find it in the city tour pictures but know I was there around the Souq Waqif Market

Thursday 5th of September 2019

I like the way you have detailed this article. I was in Doha last month but i did not manage to go for the bus tour due to flight timings. Next time am transiting in Doha, i will make sure i take a flight with a long layover.

Friday 6th of September 2019

Thank you Richard,

Doha's airport is the only one I'd deliberately plan a long layover too. They have some desert tours I want to try next time.

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Discover Qatar offer a range of tours for those with a longer layover. For layovers over 8 hours we offer

  • Our popular City Tour which introduces you to Katara and the world famous Souq Waqif, along with views of the Corniche, The Pearl of Qatar and the Museum of Islamic Art;
  • A desert tour to the Inland Sea, one of the few places in the world where the sea meets the desert to produce spectacular and unique landscapes.
  • A round of golf at one of the cities immaculate golf courses.

We guarantee to get you there and back comfortably in time for your next flight.

If your layover is 4-8 hours then we have a choice of airport based tours and activities where you can Discover the Art of HIA, play simulated golf, or even have a game of squash;

For more information, please come and see us in the Duty Free area to make your booking, or visit discoverqatar.qa/transit-tours

Many airlines have 'stopover' programs that let travelers tour a city between connecting flights, and some will even pay for a hotel — here's how to book them

  • Many people intentionally book flights with long connections so they can explore the layover city.
  • Airlines capitalize on this trend with "stopover" programs, some even offering free hotels and food.
  • These stopovers benefit travelers, airlines, and the carrier's home country by boosting tourism.

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A special segment of adventurous travelers will purposely book itineraries with long connections in layover cities just to leave the airport and explore for a few hours or days between flights.

Airlines have jumped on this growing trend with built-in "stopover" programs, which can come with free or discounted hotels, excursions, transportation, and food at the layover destination.

It's basically a vacation within a vacation.

Although it sounds too good to be true, stopovers benefit everyone involved. Travelers get more choices and don't have to be confined to an airport, airlines gain customers who may have otherwise chosen a nonstop option on a competitor, and the carrier's home country sees a boost in tourism.

Plus, the cheap or complimentary accommodations typically come at a small cost to airlines, thanks to partnerships with local hotels or tour companies.

Not all stopover programs are structured with an emphasis on tourism, though, as some were created simply to offer conveniences during long layovers. Still, they are a way to secure a free hotel and explore an extra city.

Here are 22 global airline stopover programs, each lasting anywhere from hours to months.

Many carriers allow stopovers to be added to a regular cash booking, but some are only available via award tickets . This means the flight was paid for using points/miles or a combination of points/miles and cash.

Air Canada has a stopover option built into its Aeroplan loyalty program. It allows customers booking award flights to add a stop on international journeys and explore practically any city the airline flies to outside the US and Canada.

The add-on costs 5,000 Aeroplan points each way and can only be booked if the stop is at least 24 hours, capping out at 45 days.

Air France/KLM

Air France and Dutch carrier KLM's Flying Blue loyalty program offers a stopover of 24 hours or more in a connecting city on either carrier or their airline partners.

The option is free to add to award tickets, and passengers can stay up to a year in the stopover city.

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines offers a free one-night hotel stay for transfer passengers with connection times lasting between six and 30 hours, though there are some time and route restrictions.

Breakfast and transportation are included for eligible travelers.

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines' Panama stopover program allows customers to spend anywhere from 24 hours to seven days in the nation's capital, Panama City, on their outbound or return trip.

The option is free for the first stopover, but a second stopover can cost up to $250 plus taxes. Copa offers discounted hotels and tours that can be booked via its stopover website.

Emirates allows a stopover in Dubai with the option to add discounted tours or hotel bookings to the itinerary via its website.

The UAE carrier also has a " Dubai Connect " program that gives passengers with layovers between 6 and 26 hours, depending on the cabin, a complimentary hotel, transfers, meals, and any needed visa.

Dubai Connect only triggers if the customer takes the next available flight. Essentially, you can't intentionally book a longer layover to quality for the free stopover hotel.

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines' transit program gives customers flying via Addis Ababa a free hotel, transit visa, and transfers during layovers lasting between eight and 24 hours.

The hotel on the airline's website is the Ethiopian Skylight In-Terminal Hotel, located inside the airport.

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways offers a stopover in its Abu Dhabi hub, which comes with an undisclosed discount at select three-star hotels for up to two nights.

Two and four-night stays can be booked at more luxurious four and five-star hotels at a 40% discount. The minimum stay is 24 hours.

Although Etihad's website says it is temporarily unavailable, the airline used to allow eligible travelers to use a so-called Transit Connect Package that provided a free hotel near the airport for layovers lasting 10 to 24 hours. It is unclear when or if the program is returning.

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways offers a stopover program in Fiji for those traveling to and from Australia, New Zealand, and other South Pacific nations.

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Hotels and activities like ziplining and beach resorts can be booked through the airline as part of the stopover package.

Finnair allows passengers to book 6, 12, or 24-hour layovers in Helsinki at no additional fare charge and outlines itinerary ideas and information on its website , like transportation, free walking tours, and restaurants.

Customers can book a hotel through the airline and earn Finnair Plus points.

Iberia customers can plan a stopover in Madrid to or from an international destination for one to six nights at no extra cost.

Discounts on hotels, excursions, and transfers in the Spanish capital are available through Iberia.

Icelandair offers a stopover option for one to seven days in its capital city of Reykjavik on transatlantic itineraries for no additional charge.

The airline offers itinerary help and assistance in booking excursions and tours. Hotels need to be booked separately.

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines considers itself one of the "most stopover -friendly" carriers in the world.

The stopovers, which trigger at 24 hours, are not limited to JAL's hubs in Tokyo but can be enjoyed in places like Osaka and Kyoto using the airline's multi-city booking tool.

Latam Airlines

Latam Airlines offers stopovers for between one and three days on flights that connect in São Paulo, Brasilia, Fortaleza, Recife, Manaus, Curitiba, and Belem. Only international itineraries that connect in São Paulo.

Hotels and amenities can be booked via Latam, but the stopover booking is free.

Oman Air offers customizable stopover packages to give travelers time to explore the country's capital, Muscat, and beyond. An additional fare charge may be applicable, though the airline does not fly to the US.

Packages and a-la-carte options include discounted hotels for up to three nights, as well as organized tours, meals, and transfers.

Australian flag carrier Qantas offers its stopovers in a similar manner to JAL in that multi-city bookings can be manipulated to add extra days between flights in layover cities, like Bangkok, Osaka, or San Francisco.

This comes at no extra cost on eligible Qantas fares and can be used on its Oneworld partner airlines.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways' stopover program allows passengers with a minimum layover of 12 hours and up to 24 hours to choose from a list of deeply discounted four and five-star hotels. Certain flight itineraries allow for up to four nights.

Nightly hotel rates start at $14 per person for 1 night at four-star standard hotels, with premium five-star beach hotels starting at $30 per person for one night.

Royal Jordanian Airlines

Royal Jordanian Airlines' transit program gives economy and business-class travelers with at least eight and six-hour layovers, respectively, a free hotel room, meals, and transit, assuming certain fare conditions are met.

However, the connecting flight must be the earliest possible — meaning, similar to Emirates, passengers can't intentionally book a longer layover to be eligible for the complimentary perks.

Swiss International Air Lines

Swiss International Air Lines, or SWISS, has a multi-city stopover booking tool on its website that allows passengers to find itineraries with extra days in Switzerland.

The cost of hotels and other perks is on the customer, though.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines' stopover program is available via the multi-city tool, similar to other carriers, where travelers can add hotels, transfers, and activities. The stopover can last one to seven days.

Singapore also offers free transit tours to passengers with layover times between five and a half and 24 hours at Singapore's Changi Airport. It's first-come, first-serve and includes sightseeing around Singapore.

TAP Air Portugal

TAP Air Portugal allows customers to add a stopover in Lisbon or Porto between one and 10 days, offering discounts on hotels, food, and activities.

It also offers 25% off a domestic flight to a second Portuguese destination, like the Azores or Madeira islands, to take during the stopover.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines' stopover program gives economy travelers a one-night free hotel stay and business flyers a two-night free stay if the period between their connecting flights in Istanbul exceeds 20 hours.

Those traveling from the US in economy class can stay up to two nights in a four-star hotel, while those traveling in business can stay up to three nights in a five-star hotel.

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Every year, the renowned UK-based airline and airport review platform Stytrax surveys global travellers to compile its prestigious list of the top airports worldwide. In its 25th year of evaluating airports based on comprehensive passenger surveys, Skytrax has revealed the world’s best airports for 2024, with the results being based on customer feedback collected between August 2023 and March 2024, assessing the overall airport experience.

Out of the 570 airports worldwide this year, Qatar’s Doha Hamad International Airport, known for its ultra-modern design, easy-to-navigate terminals, and high-end shopping, reclaimed the first spot, beating 12-time winner Singapore Changi Airport down to second place. It’s also one of several airports that offer free city tours for passengers with long layovers.

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Doha Hamad Airport also secured the accolade of ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’ for the second consecutive year, along with the prestigious title of “Best Airport in the Middle East” for the tenth year in a row.

Qatar Airways Group’s CEO, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said in a media statement, “This year, Hamad International Airport celebrates its milestone tenth year of operations, and we are truly honoured that passengers have voted us the Best Airport in the World for a third time. We look forward to continuing to surprise and delight passengers by creating memorable and exceptional passenger journeys in the years to come.”

Interestingly, the top 10 list is dominated by European and Asian airports, with no representation from the United States. Check out the list below.

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1. Doha Hamad International Airport, Qatar

 Doha Hamad International Airport, Qatar

Doha Hamad International Airport, the hub for Qatar Airways, has been described as the most architecturally significant and luxurious terminal complex in the world. This airport has once again clinched the title of ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’ for the second consecutive year, in addition to being named the “Best Airport in the Middle East” for the tenth year running.

2. Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore

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Singapore Changi Airport is renowned as one of the busiest passenger hubs in Southeast Asia, offering unrivalled passenger experiences that have cemented its reputation as a global leader in airport excellence.

3. Seoul Incheon International Airport, South Korea

Seoul Incheon International Airport, South Korea

Incheon International Airport, the largest airport in South Korea, is a former winner of the prestigious Airport of the Year title at the World Airport Awards, underscoring its status as a world-class aviation hub.

4. Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Japan

Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Japan (Source Skytrax)

Tokyo Haneda International Airport is one of the world’s busiest airports, serving as Japan’s primary air travel gateway. With three terminals, including the dedicated international Terminal 3, Haneda Airport provides a seamless experience for travellers.

5. Tokyo Narita Airport, Japan

Tokyo Narita Airport, Japan (Source Japan National Tourism Organisation)

Tokyo Narita Airport, the international hub for Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, serves the Greater Tokyo Area and is a crucial entry point for international visitors to Japan.

6. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, France

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, France (Source: Shutterstock)

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, the largest international airport in France, serves as the principal hub for Air France. Opened in 1974, the airport is named after the renowned statesman Charles de Gaulle.

7. Dubai International Airport, UAE

Dubai International Airport, UAE

Dubai International Airport is a major global hub, serving as the primary airport for Emirates and FlyDubai. In 2022, it was the world’s busiest airport by international passenger traffic.

8. Munich Airport, Germany

Munich Airport, Germany (Source Skytrax)

Munich Airport, the second busiest in Germany, is the secondary hub for Lufthansa German Airlines. With over 150 retail stores and 50 dining options, the airport offers travellers a vibrant, city-like experience.

9. Zurich Airport, Switzerland

Zurich Airport, Switzerland (Source Zurich Airport)

Zurich Airport, the busiest in Switzerland, is the primary hub for Swiss International Air Lines and is located just 12 km from downtown Zurich.

10. Istanbul Airport, Turkey

Istanbul Airport, Turkey (Source Skytrax)

Istanbul Airport, the main international airport serving Istanbul, Turkey, is the primary hub for Turkish Airlines. The airport currently has one terminal in service for both domestic and international flights.

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The Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024 also recognised exceptional airports across various regions, highlighting the best in each area.

North America: Vancouver International Airport (YVR) emerged as the top airport in North America, showcasing its commitment to providing an outstanding passenger experience.

Australia-Pacific: Melbourne Airport (MEL) took the top spot in the Australia-Pacific region, demonstrating its excellence in airport operations and services.

India: Delhi ’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) was named the best airport in India, reflecting its dedication to delivering a high-quality airport experience.

  • Cape Town Airport (CPT) won the award for the best airport in Africa, while also receiving recognition for its exceptional staff service.
  • King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban was recognized for its achievements in the category of airports with under five million annual passengers.

South America: El Dorado International Airport (BOG), serving Bogota, Colombia, was voted the best airport in South America, highlighting its commitment to airport excellence.

Latin America and the Caribbean: Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) won the honour of best airport for Latin America and the Caribbean, demonstrating its ability to provide a superior airport experience to travellers in the region.

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  • Hit the Red Square;
  • Explore the nooks and crannies of Alexander Garden;
  • Get a taste of the ancient Kitay Gorod;
  • Learn about the tragic destiny of the Christ the Savior Cathedral;
  • Roam through the heart of Moscow.

Walking Tour Itinerary:

Here are our TOP 7 things to help you start your Russian adventure or tick off before you say goodbye to Moscow.

Wander around the vast cobblestone square with rich past, gorgeous architecture, incredible GUM , bright colors of the Kremlin and swirling Saint Basil’s Cathedral .

Kitay Gorod

Walk across the Red Square to see the embankment of old Moscow river and plunge into the atmosphere of ancient Russian village where nobles preferred to settle in XV century.

Varvarka street

Walk up Varvarka street to find the landmark of Kitay Gorod - Palace of the Romanov Boyars, which was built in the XVI century and where lived the first Tsar from the Romanov dynasty.

Old English Court

Look at the Old English Court , which used to be the English Embassy in Moscow and where Ivan the Terrible confined the envoy from England, because Queen Elizabeth I refused to marry him.

Alexander Garden

Watch the solemn ceremony of the Changing of the guards , pay respect to the eternal flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier , and the stone Grotto , The huge fountain in the centre adds a sophisticated feel to the almost 200 year old garden.

Christ the Savior Cathedral

Walk to the cathedral which is of a great cultural value to Russians. Its marvelous exterior, enormous golden domes, colossal bronze doors and pristine white walls will touch your feelings.

Patriarch’s Bridge

Pause on the bridge and marvel at the Kremlin, river cruises, monument after Peter the Great and Red October Chocolate Factory , which is now a nightlife hub for youngsters.

About Moscow:

We picked up a list of article that might be useful and helpful to you during your stay in Moscow. These are things to do in Moscow, tips about Moscow, best cafes in Moscow and simply fun facts about Moscow. Enjoy reading!

Before coming to Moscow:

  • Our fun guides sharing their observations about their tours and best practices:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/moscow-private-guides-on-tours-in-moscow
  • What you should know about Moscow:  
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/5-things-to-know-before-you-go-to-moscow

Off the beaten path of Moscow:

  • Kitay Gorod:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/moscow-must-see-fun-facts-about-kitay-gorod
  • Zamoskvorechye:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/moscow-must-see-fun-facts-about-zamoskvorechye
  • White City:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/moscow-off-the-beaten-path-white-city  

The best parks in Moscow:

  • Muzeon Statues Park:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/moscow-off-the-beaten-path-muzeon-park
  • Gorky Park: 
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/moscow-gorky-park
  • Tsaritsino Park: 
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/moscow-must-see-37-reasons-to-visit-tsaritsyno
  • Kolomenskoe Park:
  •   https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/things-to-do-in-moscow-kolomenskoe-museum-reserve

The most historical and beautiful streets of Moscow:

  • Arbat  srreet: 
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/things-to-do-in-moscow-arbat-street
  • Tverskaya street: 
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/moscow-things-to-do-tverskaya-street
  • Downtown of Moscow: 
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/things-to-do-moscow-streets

What to do in Moscow:

  • How to have a Real Russian Experience:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/real-russian-experience
  • Things to do in Moscow:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/21-things-to-do-in-moscow
  • Architectural masterpieces, hidden gems of Moscow:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/things-to-do-in-moscow-off-the-beaten-path
  • Top Moscow attractions:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/top-10-moscow-attractions

Budget travel:

  • How to have fun in Moscow for less than $4:
  • How to save money in Moscow:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/7-ways-to-save-money-while-travelling-to-moscow

Cafes & restaurants in Moscow:

  • Moscow cafes with Russian breakfast:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/moscow-cafes-with-russian-breakfast
  • Best Moscow restaurants:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/best-moscow-restaurants
  • Best coffee shops in Moscow:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/moscow-best-coffee-shops

Moscow Metro:

  • Facts about Moscow Metro:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/fun-facts-about-moscow-metro
  • Myths about Moscow Metro:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/7-myths-about-moscow-metro
  • Facts about Moscow:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/fun-facts-50-facts-about-moscow
  • Fun Facts about Kremlin:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/33-fun-facts-from-our-kremlin-tours
  • The best flea markets in Moscow:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/moscow-best-flea-markets
  • Top 5 Russian souvenirs:
  • https://friendlylocalguides.com/blog/top-5-russian-souvenirs

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  • + An authentic experience of local life.
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  • + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
  • + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
  • + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
  • + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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  1. Doha City Tours by Discover Qatar

    Tours are also bookable up on arrival at Discover Qatar Transit Tours desk (located in Duty Free Plaza South, behind the escalators between concourse A & B) from time of flight arrival until 2 hours prior to the starting time of the tour from airport - Subject to availability.

  2. Transit Tours

    When travelling through Qatar, there's no need to wish your time away at the airport. If your transit is 6 hours and more, you can turn your stop into an extended holiday by joining a city tour of Doha, the city where modernity meets Arabic tradition, or a desert adventure taking in the incredible Inland Sea.

  3. Free city tours during your layover at Doha airport

    Qatar Airways and the Qatar Tourism Authority offer free tours of Doha for people with a long layover at the Doha airport. This is definitely not a peer-to-peer tour. But my post about free tours from the Narita airport is quite popular, so I think people appreciate information on free tours.. Obviously the tour is meant to give you a good impression of Doha.

  4. Transit Exclusive

    Tour Departure from Hamad International Airport: passengers can select from the scheduled departure. Return to Hamad International Airport: transit tours will be dropped back to Hamad International Airport at the published tour completion time.; Minimum Transit Time: 6 hours (between arrival and departure flight schedule). Immigration Clearance: an entry Visa is required, pre-approved visa or ...

  5. Qatar Airways

    Connecting at Doha - Complimentary city tour by Qatar Airways Connecting flights via Hamad International Airport can be fun. Any Qatar Airways passenger with a connection of over 5 hours is eligible for the the free Doha city tour, allowing them to see the Pearl-Qatar, Katara Cultural village, Souq Waqif, Museum of Islamic Art. The tours start at 8AM, 11AM, 4PM and 8PM.

  6. Doha Layover Tour

    LAYOVER TOUR. Make the most of your transit through Doha Hamad International Airport, with an exceptional layover tour of the city. This 4 hour tour is designed to accommodate those with limited time, and yet who want to make the most of that time - both in Doha and as part of their overall travels. You'll get to see historic quarters, as ...

  7. Qatar Airways offers free Doha city tours for transit passengers

    Qatar Tourism Authority is proud of these developments as we work with partners to promote Qatar as a destination of choice and showcase the wide range of tourism offerings." Passengers with five to 12 hours of transit time in Doha can book the free city tour by visiting the Doha City Tour counter at Doha International Airport.

  8. From Doha Airport: Private City Tour for Transit Passengers

    To join this tour, you will need to have a layover of at least 8 hours at Doha airport. To find the exact pickup spot at the airport, please refer to the tour photos. From $83 per person. Check availability. Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today. Give this as a gift.

  9. What To Do At Doha Airport: Tips For A Long Layover In Qatar

    The guided tour is designed to be an introduction to Doha and includes stops at city highlights such as The Pearl-Qatar, Katara Cultural Village, Souq Waqif and the Museum of Islamic Art. (Note: The free Doha city tours for transit passengers have been replaced with this option.) Tours are bookable in advance online up to 48 hours prior to arrival.

  10. Qatar Transit Tour: Doha City

    The check-in location is at the Discover Qatar Transit Tours desk in Concourse A towards Gate A4. The city tour is on a 46-passenger bus and has short stops for a quick visit to Doha. At the time of writing, the Doha city tour was offered for free to promote Doha tourism. Nowadays, the tour costs 75 QR ($21 USD). 1.

  11. Long Doha Layover? Try the Doha City Tour (2023)

    The Discover Qatar Tours desk is located across the teddy bear, just before the food court. You can also book a tour online. Important - you need to have 8 hours or more of transfer time to book the tour. The tour starting times are: 07:00 AM - > to get this one your onward flight must be at 3:00 PM or later.

  12. Free Doha City Tour [by Qatar Airways]

    Passengers with transit time between 5 and 12 hours with a valid passport and boarding pass can enjoy free doha city tour by Qatar Airways. *Tour can't be p...

  13. Doha: Transit Tour From Airport (Private Tour)

    Full description. Make the most of your stopover or short visit to Qatar with our Doha Transit Tour, an enriching 4-hour exploration of the country's vibrant capital. Designed exclusively for transit passengers, this private guided tour offers a comprehensive immersion into Qatar's diverse cultural tapestry, history, and contemporary developments.

  14. Complimentary Transit Accommodation

    In cases where your ticket is booked within 72 hours from your arrival in Doha, please proceed to the transfer desk when you arrive at Hamad International Airport to arrange your transit accommodation. Transit accommodation is at the discretion of Qatar Airways. Not all fares are eligible for this stopover service.

  15. Doha: Qatar Airways Free Doha City Tour

    If time permits, I recommended the Doha free city tour to anybody flying with Qatar Airways and looking at a long layover in Doha. The tour is great, adding excitement to your layover at Hamad International Airport and leaves you wondering why these free city explorer tours aren't the norm at every major airport you transit through.

  16. Discover Qatar

    Discover Qatar offer a range of tours for those with a longer layover. For layovers over 8 hours we offer. Our popular City Tour which introduces you to Katara and the world famous Souq Waqif, along with views of the Corniche, The Pearl of Qatar and the Museum of Islamic Art; A desert tour to the Inland Sea, one of the few places in the world ...

  17. Doha-Qatar Tour

    Doha is a world class city in making, full of authenticity and modernity, with spectacular skyline , lively traditional market and amazing culinary scenes! During this tour we will be providing an introduction to its history , culture and life in this modern Gulf country. Escape long layover and join me on this exciting Doha experience, This ...

  18. Airlines That Offer 'Stopover' Programs, Some With Free Hotels

    Singapore also offers free transit tours to passengers with layover times between five and a half and 24 hours at Singapore's Changi Airport. It's first-come, first-serve and includes sightseeing ...

  19. From Doha Hamad to Singapore Changi, here are top 10 airports in world

    It's also one of several airports that offer free city tours for passengers with long layovers. ... Doha Hamad International Airport, Qatar. Doha Hamad International Airport, the hub for Qatar Airways, has been described as the most architecturally significant and luxurious terminal complex in the world. This airport has once again clinched ...

  20. free city tours guide

    Answer 1 of 9: Everybody knows the free city tour guides are not paid and relying on tips (I hope everybody who goes w/ the free tours, I say this, as commented by someone already, some do not give tip to the tour guides), how much tip would be appropriate to a...

  21. Transit Tours by Discover Qatar

    Minimum transit time should be 4 to 6 hours and more for tours, however, that may vary according to tour. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they have adequate transit time when booking. Tours are bookable in advance online until 48 hours prior to arrival, and you must arrive at Discover Qatar Tours desk in the airport 2 hours ...

  22. The world's best airports for 2024, according to Skytrax

    The world's best airports or 2024: Every year, UK-based airline intelligence company Skytrax polls travelers from around the world to determine its ranking of the best airports.This year, Qatar's ...

  23. What Makes Qatar's Hamad Airport The World's Best For ...

    Qatar Duty Free. Qatar's Hamad International Airport has, for the second consecutive year, been voted the world's best airport for shopping at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024 which took ...

  24. Moscow Free Tour

    Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri). + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime. + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels. + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow. A free 2-hour sightseeing walking tour in Moscow!

  25. Moscow

    Main-> Package tours-> Moscow - St. Petersburg Tour 8 days/7 nights We offer you a unique opportunity to visit Russia's two largest cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg. This fascinating, week long-tour will take you to the historic Russian capitals that have always played the most important part in the country's history.

  26. Moscow tours

    Moscow in 3 days. Tour price: 550 USD. Tour duration: 3 days (24 hours) Additional expanses: Entrance tickets to the museums. Day I. On the first day you will take a driving tour of the city. Then we suggest a short break for lunch and a visit to the Tretyakov art gallery, the biggest museum of the national Russian art.