Bahrain Fort and the Dilmun Story

Qal'at al-Bahrain, Karbabad, Bahrain
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Duration

4 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

Arabic, English

Four thousand years of the same hill. Qal’at al-Bahrain is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built on seven layers of city, one on top of another, and the museum beside it explains what you are standing on.

After the fort and the excavated harbour, we drive along the north coast to Barbar Temple, three temples stacked around a sacred spring, and stop for coffee before taking you back.

The Site Museum is closed on Monday. The fort grounds stay open and free, so ask us about the Monday version at a lower price.

Highlights

  • Qal'at al-Bahrain, UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • The Site Museum and the Dilmun trade collection
  • Barbar Temple, three temples around a sacred spring
  • Coffee stop on the north coast
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

09:00 Hotel pickup

09:30 Qal'at al-Bahrain

The fort, the excavated harbour and the seven layers of the ancient city.

10:45 Site Museum

The Dilmun trade collection, seals and pottery.

11:45 Barbar Temple

Three temples built on one another around a sacred spring.

12:30 Coffee stop

North coast.

13:00 Hotel drop-off

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Licensed guide
  • Qal'at al-Bahrain Site Museum entry
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Meals
  • Tips

3 – 5 hours

Arabic
English

Tour's Location

Qal'at al-Bahrain, Karbabad, Bahrain

Is the fort open on Monday?

The grounds are open every day and free. The Site Museum is closed on Monday, so the Monday version skips it and costs less.

How much walking is there?

About two kilometres over uneven ground at the fort. Flat shoes and a hat.

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