Tour of Old Capital of Bahrain

Highlights / General details

Bait Shaikh Isa:

It was residence of Shaikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa from 1869 to 1932. This house in Muharraq gives glimpse of royal life in the 19th century and is the fine example of Bahraini Architecture.

Shaikh Ebrahim Centre:

Shaikh Ebrahim an intellectual and man of letters had his majlis in the late

19th century and early 20th centuries. The interior has an open auditorium, small majlis for meetings, office and a library which has books mostly in Arabic, on history literature and architecture.

Abdullah Al Zayed House:

This house has the arched doorway with decorative carved design and old style stained glass fanlight panes.

Mohammed Bin Faris House:

This house once belonged to the famous Bahraini oud player and songwriter, Mohammed Bin Faris and now it is a museum in honor of the late musician.

Kurar House:

The famous Kurar House in Bahrain is a renovated old house, used for reproducing

unique local embroidery as well as a production center for traditional female handicraftsman.

Arad Fort:

In the tylos of Greek period (from about 300bc to the early first millennium) Muharraq was Known as Aradous from which Arad fort got its name. Arad fort was built in the 15th century at the Muharraq island by Portuguese and later Omanis took the charge of it in the early 18th century.

Muharraq Souq:

The oldest tradition market which gives the charm of an old-world Arab-Gulf style of architecture. Walk around the souq gives exciting experience to sight traditional Bahraini sweets.

Visit to Traditional Coffee Shop:

A unique experience to have a tea & breakfast at coffee shop which is traditional and one of the oldest and famous place in Muharraq.

Inclusion

Hotel pick-up and drop-off; Entrance fees; Bottled mineral water onboard; Professional English-speaking guide.

Exclusion

Items of personal nature; Food and beverages; Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Available daily at 9:00am.

Duration

Approximately 4 hours.

Additional Information

Flat shoes are recommended.

Dress code: moderate.

Abdulla Al Zayed House, Shaikh Ebrahim Centre, Al Orrayed House, Faris House, Kurar House are closed on Friday.

Participant restrictions

Children younger than 3 years may participate free of charge.

Policies

Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**