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Doha Bus: routes, stops and tickets
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We list one Doha Bus ticket option in Doha, from 1 day. Doha Bus is the hop-on hop-off sightseeing brand sold as a day pass directly and through resellers such as Viator. This guide covers the route, its 10 distinct stops, when to ride and who it suits, then lines up the tickets.
- Routes1
- Stops10
- Ticket1
Route and stops
- Red Line
A route along Doha's waterfront and West Bay hotels to Katara and The Pearl, then back through the city centre to Souq Waqif and the National Museum of Qatar. It links the main cultural sights with the beach hotels.
Red Line
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What riders say
Across these tickets travellers rate Doha Bus 4.3 out of 5 from 163 reviews.
We had an excellent experience during the day tour and also the night tour! Best way to get to the most emblematic points of the city. Also a special mention to Parvez who helped us out and was very generous on our trip!
It was amazing experience. It is my first time to take this tour. The driver mr MAJID was so helpful. He helped me and guided me .i m really impressed.
For sure with great thanks to Mr Majid who is working in Doha bus,who made travel round Qatar,made our day well,with his good communication to us,we loved it and driving knowledge,for sure he knows what he's doing,he's more experienced,he's one driver that you can be with and be fully comfortable with travelling
Best time to ride
November to March has the mildest weather for hopping on and off. Doha is very hot from June to September, so ride in the cooler part of the day then.
Who it suits
- Families
- Katara, The Pearl and Souq Waqif give children space to walk and eat between rides.
- Couples
- Souq Waqif and the Corniche side of the route suit an evening stroll.
- Seniors
- The bus links the Museum of Islamic Art, National Museum and Souq Waqif, which are far apart for walking in Doha's heat.
- First-time visitors
- One day pass covers the main cultural stops: Souq Waqif, the Museum of Islamic Art and the National Museum of Qatar.
Tips before you go
- Ticket redemption points are reported at Souq Waqif, Katara Cultural Village and the National Museum.
- A short evening city tour is sold alongside some tickets; check with the seller whether it is included.
- During Ramadan the daytime service runs a shorter schedule, so check before travelling.
- Confirm which operator your ticket is for, because other hop-on hop-off services also run in Doha.
Good to know
- Commentary languages listed by the operator: English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Arabic, Chinese.
- Buses: about every 30 to 40 minutes, according to resellers.
Sights along the way
Souq Waqif, Museum of Islamic Art, National Museum of Qatar, Katara Cultural Village, The Pearl Qatar, Doha Corniche, West Bay, Msheireb Downtown.
Top-ranked in Doha: Souq Waqif, Katara Cultural Village, The Pearl-Qatar, Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), State Grand Mosque (Imam Abdul Wahhab Mosque). All things to do in Doha.
Questions about Doha Bus
Which landmarks does Doha Bus stop at?
Resellers agree on Souq Waqif, the Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, The Pearl and the National Museum of Qatar.
How often does the bus run?
Several resellers say every 30 to 40 minutes; one gives about every 45 minutes.
What languages does the audio guide offer?
Two reseller pages list nine: English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Arabic and Chinese.
How long is the full loop?
Sources disagree, with figures of about one hour and about two and a half hours.
How many Doha Bus ticket options are there in Doha?
We list 1 Doha Bus ticket option in Doha, lasting 1 day, rated 4.3 out of 5 across 163 traveller reviews.
Route and stop details checked 2026-10-15, from the operator's own pages where they could be read and from independent guides where they could not; where sources differ, the list may be incomplete. Routes and times change with the season, so confirm on the ticket page before you travel.