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Guides to Manama and Bahrain

Practical, up-to-date guides for your trip: what to do in one day, the Manama city tours compared, how many days you need, the dos and don'ts, the food to try and the best area to stay.

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Tours

Popular Manama tours

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Manama City Tour with Boat Ride Most booked ★ 4.85 hours194 reviews

Manama City Tour with Boat Ride
MuseumBahrain FortBoat ride

The classic city circuit: Bab Al Bahrain, the fort, the National Museum and the Grand Mosque, plus a short boat ride. Its desert stop is a camel farm.

What's included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Manama
  • A local guide, bottled water and Wi-Fi on board
  • Bab Al Bahrain, Bahrain Fort and the National Museum
  • Al Fateh Grand Mosque and a camel farm stop
  • Entrance fees to every stop
  • Full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours ahead
Rated4.8194 reviews Check dates
South to North: Bahrain in a Day Editors' pick ★ 4.96 hours169 reviews

South to North: Bahrain in a Day
Hotel pickupGrand MosqueTree of Life

The whole island with one guide: the Grand Mosque, the Tree of Life and the first oil well in the south, then Bahrain Fort and the Manama Souq.

What's included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in selected areas
  • A local guide and an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Al Fateh Grand Mosque (outside only on Fridays)
  • Tree of Life, the first oil well and the F1 circuit
  • Bahrain Fort and the Manama Souq
  • Full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours ahead
Rated4.9169 reviews Check dates
Manama Souq Food Walk On foot ★ 4.93 hours55 reviews

Manama Souq Food Walk
WalkingTastingsLocal guide

Three hours on foot from Bab Al Bahrain into the old souq with a local foodie guide, tasting Bahraini dishes, sweets and drinks at every stop.

What's included
  • Meet under the Bab Al Bahrain arch
  • All food tastings along the way
  • Water and local soft drinks
  • A local foodie guide
  • No hotel pickup: you walk from the gate
  • Full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours ahead
Rated4.955 reviews Check dates

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The whole island with one guide and hotel pickup: the Grand Mosque, the Tree of Life and the first oil well, then Bahrain Fort and the souq, rated 4.9 from 169 reviews.

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