Bahrain Full Day With Traditional Lunch

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Outside Photo stop during Covid-19. Closed on fridays and Saturdays.

   40 min

2. Inside visit to the first museum in the region. To learn a little about the ancient history of Dilmun civilization and Bahrain history, tradition and culture. Museum closed on Tuesdays.

   1 hAdmission included

3. Photo stop at Bahrain Bay ( Man made Island ). To see the best of modern Manama's land mark buildings. World Trade Center Bulding, Moda Mall, Four seasons Hotel....etc.

   10 min

4. Bahrain Fort ( Qal'at ). The biggest archiological and historical site in the region. Dated back to around 5000 years. Photo stop.

   40 min

5. Walk in old Manama Souk. Pass through the spicy shops. Stop at one of the traditional restaurants for a traditional typical Bahraini lunch. Photo stop at Bab El-Bahrain ( Bahrain Gate).

   40 minAdmission included

6. Stop for Lunch in a traditional Bahraini restaurant.

   1 h

7. Visit Bahrain International Formula one circuit ( BIF ). Step on the main grand stand of this stunning car race circuit. Vist welcome Center.

   25 min

8. Photo stop near first oil well in west of the gulf region. Oil museum is closed.

   10 min

9. Photo stop to the amazing 440 years old tree. in the middle of the hot dry desert. 35 Kilometers south of Manama.

   20 min

10. Photo stop at the Royal Burial Mounds at Al A'ali village. Watch how Pottery makers create Jars and Potters since Dilmun civilization by visiting one Pottery workshop

    25 min

11. An old living craft since Dilmun civilization, Pottery makers still astonishing people with their arts.

    15 min

12. Drive through AWALI Village. The village of the National Oil Company in Bahrain BAPCO.

    Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 117 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Excellent trip to explore Bahrain, may be try another month, not Ramzaan.

  Bahrain is an island rich in a number of natural resources. It is connected to Saudi Arabia via a 28 km Causeway. Our Guide Maher, a well educated man and well versed in Bahrain history, was on time after having contacted us on WhatsApp beforehand. Due to Ramzaan there were a number of restrictions on this tour. The included lunch of course didn't happen. We were first taken to the Royal Family Camel Farm where we saw many camels of different ages but unfortunately they were confined to small enclosures. It was sad to see how some of the handlers treated the captive camels in these small enclosures. We were told these were not racing camels and are not used for meat but just for the Royal family's entertainment. We went to the Formula 1 museum but did not see the race track as such, we were supposed to see it. We saw the relatively new Grand Mosque, not all that ornate but still very attractive. We saw only a small part of the very large and modern National Museum. In Bahrain there is a huge number of over 4000 year old Dilmund burial mounds in the open all over the place. We were able to see one explored mound close up. It has fascinating history. Not on same scale as the Pyramids but akin to them. We were also able to see the the Fort and its walls both inside and outside facing the sea. Quite a bit of "land" im Bahrain is actually "reclaimed" from the sea, just like other Middle East countries and Bahrain also has its fair share of the "new architectural" buildings. We also visited the Oil Fields and saw the First Derrick, which no longer produces any oil but it is almost a "shrine". We were supposed to see The Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia but we just drove past it, disappointing. All in all we did not cover all the items stated on the itinerary but our guide is excellent and very knowledgeable and more importantly very entertaining.

  Eaa1947February 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Well worth a days trip in Bahrain but one cannot cover all that was promised

  Bahrain is an island rich in a number of natural resources. It is connected to Saudi Arabia via a 28 km Causeway. The Guide, well educated and well versed in Bahrain history, was on time after having contacted us on WhatsApp beforehand. Due to Ramzan there were a number of restrictions. The included lunch of course didn't happen. We were first taken to the Royal Family Camel Farm where we saw many camels of different ages but unfortunately restricted in small enclosures. It was sad to see how some of the handlers treated the captive camels in small enclosures. We went to the F1 museum but did not see the track as such, we were supposed to see it. We saw the relatively new Grand Mosque, not all that ornate but still attractive. We saw only small part of the very large National Museum. There is a huge number of over 4000 year old Dilmund burial mounds and one explored mound close up. It has fascinating history. Not on same scale as the Pyramids but akin to them. We were supposed to see The Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia but just drove past it, disappointing. All in all we did not cover all the items stated on the itinerary but our guide is excellent and very knowledgeable.

  Ehtesham_AFebruary 2026via Viator

• 5Simply a brilliant tour with Maher

  As other reviewers have said, Maher does an incredible tour. He is rightly proud of his homeland of Bahrain, and showed me and the other two guests the main sights of Bahrain with passion and detail. After the tour, I would recommend revisiting the main sights such as the Bahrain National Museum again to spend more time. There is also a great cafe at the museum to have a break. Also visit the National Theatre next door which you see from the outside of the tour, but a peek inside would be well worth it.

  york1000February 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A well run, educational and comfortable day out

  A comprehensive tour given by the very knowledgable guide Maher. Maher showed a high level of professionalism, was caring, had very clear English, was able to answer questions, was punctual, and importantly, a very safe driver! It was a little on the pricey side but meant that I got to tick off many of my must see locations such as The Tree of Life, Dilmun Mounds, a camel farm and the oil wells. We finished after 7pm, so a big day. The car was clean and comfortable. A great day!

  Pathfinder795729January 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Immensely satisfied

  Comprehensive Bahrain experience. We looked at the nation’s geography, economy, history, culture, cuisine and contemporary situation.

  Hugh_KJanuary 2026via Viator

• 5The best of Bahrain!

  It was a full day south to north tour (9 am- 18-19 pm). It was containing the best and most of the tourist attractions in Bahrain. We started with the south part: we visited the dilmunian tombs, then we stopped at the very first oil well, we took amazing pictures with the tree of life, we saw the camping places of local people, we visited the Royal camel farm: the camels were very friendly, everybody could pat them. I got carried away by these sweet animals. Then we went to Formula 1. I don't have to say, that it was fantastic! We even were lucky, because (I think: maybe Formula 3 cars, but I am not sure) cars were practicing, so we took some awesome photos. In the store I am recommending to everybody to buy the magnet about the circuit. They are giving it in a very elegant way. It is a great souvenir or gift! Then we were taken to the north part. We visited Al Fateh Mosque, which is a must do activity. Is a beautiful mosque with a very well organized guided tour. Abayas are available for women (free of charge). We took amazing pictures with Bahrain's iconic building: the World trade center!!! Then we were taken to have lunch in a local restaurant. The food was very tasty! Again we were lucky, because we have seen an old car exhibition near to the Bab al Bahrain souq, which we visited. Here you can best feel the vibe of Bahrain! We visited the Bahrain fort as well, took a walk inside and around. We visited the Museum of Bahrain as our last stop. We did all these with our favourite guide, MAHER, who I can strongly recommend to everybody! We have especially requested Him, and we are so glad, that we did also this trip with him! He was sharing so many information about Bahrain's people, life, traditions, religions, industry. He gave us precious information also in the Museum as well, where he accompanied us and he explained everything step by step. He is offering hotel pick-up and drop-off as well. This again was very valuable, because we had our hotel outside Manama and the most guides are not willing to pick anybody of outside the marked area, which is Manama. Aaaand he gave us also something extra, which was not included in the program :)))). If you would like to find out, what, book with him! ;) Again I can only thank you, Maher, most sincerely, for these great days, and for being so professional and kind! You made us to love Bahrain!

  Csilla_BukDecember 2025via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Manama

• Its from-price is 28% above the median of the 18 day trips we list in Manama.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 18.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Manama

Manama, Bahrain's capital, is a Gulf waterfront city where glass towers stand beside an old souq, grand mosques and relics of the pearling trade.

Manama sits on the north-eastern coast of Bahrain's main island, where the old gate of Bab Al Bahrain opens into the souq's narrow lanes of spices, gold, fabric and household goods. The Bahrain National Museum on the waterfront follows the island's story from the Dilmun civilisation to the pearl trade, and the Al Fateh Grand Mosque, with its large white dome, is one of the biggest in the Gulf.

Top-ranked sights in Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, Al Areen Wildlife Park & Reserve, Shaikh Isa Bin Ali House.

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