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Doha Street Food & Karak Tasting Tour

Taste Qatari and regional street food, sweets and karak tea on an evening walk through Souq Waqif's best-loved eateries.

  • About 3 hours
  • Souq Waqif, Doha
  • English, Arabic
  • From $70 per person
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Overview

Eat your way through Doha's most atmospheric market. Your local guide leads you to family-run spots serving Qatari classics and regional street food, traditional sweets and the city's favourite drink — sweet, spiced karak tea. Along the way you will learn about the dishes, the customs of Qatari hospitality and the stories behind the market.

What to expect

The tour takes around 3 hours and involves easy walking. Please tell us about allergies or dietary needs when booking so we can plan the stops. Menus vary by venue and season.

Highlights

  • Tastings of Qatari and regional street food
  • Traditional sweets and karak tea
  • Stories of Qatari hospitality and customs
  • Evening atmosphere in Souq Waqif
  • Small groups for a personal experience

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Meet your guide

  2. 2

    Qatari classics tasting

  3. 3

    Street food and sweets

  4. 4

    Karak tea stop

What's included

Included

  • Food and drink tastings as described
  • Local food guide
  • Hotel pickup in Doha (shared and private)
  • All taxes and service charges

Not included

  • Extra food and drinks beyond the tastings
  • Gratuities (optional)

Pickup & where you’ll go

Pickup

Free pickup from your hotel, residence, Hamad International Airport or the cruise terminal in Doha.

Main destination

Souq Waqif, Doha

  • Doha hotels & residences
  • Hamad International Airport
  • Cruise terminal
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Frequently asked questions

Is the tour suitable for vegetarians?

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Usually yes — tell us in advance and we will plan vegetarian-friendly stops.

How much food is included?

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Enough tastings to make a light dinner for most guests.

Does the tour run in Ramadan?

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Timings change during Ramadan. Contact us for the schedule.

From$70 / person

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