Small-Group Muharraq Cultural Walking Tour
Overview
You will enjoy an insight into the old city of Muharraq and information about Bahrain that they might never be heard of before. Guests will be mesmerised by the traditional old Bahraini houses, their design, art, and atmosphere. Each house tells a different story talking about the Pearl diving history of Bahrain to current and traditional Bahraini art and design. This tour includes an exclusive entrance to Bahrain Pavillion and Bahrain Pearl Path monument where I will be explaining the importance of their existence throughout the history of Bahrain. Finally, guests are invited to a local Bahraini coffee shop where they are greeted by the owner who’s fully dressed up in a Bahraini traditional attire (thobe) and they will be given Arabic Bahraini tea, coffee, dates, sweets, and Tikka where I’ll be explaining the ingredients of each drink and food they eat and this is all included in the price.
Inclusions
- Coffee and/or Tea - Bahraini arabic tea & coffee
- Snacks - Bahraini samboosa, bread with cheese, and dates.
- Entry/Admission - Mohammed Bin Faris House of Sout Music
- Entry/Admission - Shaikh Ebrahim Center
- Entry/Admission - آلو بشير
- Entry/Admission - Kurar House
- Entry/Admission - Memory of the House
- Entry/Admission - Iqra
- Entry/Admission - Bu Khalaf Coffee Shop
- Entry/Admission - House of Art
- Entry/Admission - Pearling Path
- Entry/Admission - Al Nukhida House
- Entry/Admission - Abdullah Al Zayed House for Bahraini Press Heritage
- Entry/Admission - Al Nuzul House
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pearling Path, Al Muharraq Bahrain
As of 2012, “Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy” has become the second World Heritage Site of the Kingdom of Bahrain as the testimony of its millennia-old pearl collecting tradition and the globally significant single-product island economy and social system it produced.
“Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy” is a serial nomination consisting of 15 property components: three vast oyster beds located in the northern territorial waters of Bahrain, one seashore site at the southern tip of Bahrain’s Muharraq Island, and nine clusters of historic buildings consisting of seventeen architectural structures embedded in the urban fabric of Muharraq city. Taken together, the fifteen individual sites reflect the final expression and last remaining – and thus outstanding – example of a cultural tradition that dominated the Arabian Gulf from prehistory to the early 20th century.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mohammed Bin Faris House of Sout Music, Off Boomaher Ave, Manama Bahrain
The music hall located Near Mohamed bin Faris House, for the art of the Khaleeji Sound will host musical evenings and folklore troupes to revive the art of the Gulf. Visitors are also invited for free traditional Khaleeji music every Thursday.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: آلو بشير, Rd No 1123, Muharraq, Bahrain
a 60 year old traditional restaurant in Bahrain. Local's and resident's favorites samboosa place! We make a little stop to taste the delicious samboosa with potato.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Al-Khalifiyah Library المكتبة الخليفية, 7J27+R66، شارع الشيخ حمد، Muharraq, Bahrain
The Al- Khalefeyah Library project is situated in the old city center of Muharraq and is the reconstruction of the original Khalefeyah Library, which was one of the first public libraries to be built in Bahrain. The library will be rebuilt on its original location and is designed by the Dutch firm SeARCH be in collaboration with the Bahrain- based architects PAD. Since the original footprint of the library is currently half-occupied by a road extension, the building has been designed on half the existing footprint and stretches vertically over the three levels that cantilever to recall the original footprint of the building. The building will accommodate a reading area, a research center, an in-lab as well as offices and will be open to the public, and provide a public and cultural program targeted at the youth in the heart of Muharraq.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Archaeologies of Green Pavilion, 7J36+FX7, Muharraq, Bahrain
BAHRAIN PAVILION - Archaeologies of Green, the pavilion of the Kingdom of Bahrain, at the Expo Milano 2015 is a poetic interpretation of the cultural agrarian heritage of the country, which stems from the ancient civilization of Dilmun.
With ten distinctive fruit gardens, containing trees that will be fruit-bearing at different moments throughout the six-month duration of the exhibition, the pavilion also features archaeological artifacts that celebrate the millennia-long tradition of agriculture and perpetuate the many myths of Bahrain as the location of the Garden of Eden and the land of the million palm trees.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shaikh Ebrahim Center, Muharq, Al Muharraq Bahrain
Built on the land of the original majlis of Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, the current building is a modern reconstruction.
Since 2002, more than 400 artists, speakers, philosophers, and poets have visited the Shaikh Ebrahim Center to share their art and thoughts in this venue dedicated to the open exchange of ideas and knowledge. To accommodate an ever-larger audience, a new auditorium opened in December 2008, with a seating capacity of around 300.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Iqra, 7J36+MGF، Lane 920، Muharraq 000, Bahrain
This children's library is a resemblance that Bahrain is a leader in children's education since the early 19th century.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pearling Path, Al Muharraq Bahrain
LUQMATINA CAFE - A snack restaurant in the old house converted into a restaurant.
AL NUKHIDA HOUSE - The Nukhidhah house is one of the houses located on the future“Pearl Walk”, as a part of the project “Pearling and its cultural landscapes in Bahrain”.
The time I got the task by the Shaikh Ebrahim Bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa Center for Culture & Research for conservation and to create the design for the rebuilt part of the complex as a German architect and conservation expert, I took the challenge with great pleasure and enthusiasm. Preserving the ancient part and designing the attached architecture in a modest way was what an architect desires.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Al Nukhida House, 7J36+R9Q، Lane 920، Muharraq 000, Bahrain
The Nukhidhah house is one of the houses located on the future“Pearl Walk”, as a part of the project “Pearling and its cultural landscapes in Bahrain”.
The time I got the task by the Shaikh Ebrahim Bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa Center for Culture & Research for conservation and to create the design for the rebuild part of the complex as a German architect and conservation expert, I took the challenge with great pleasure and enthusiasm. Preserving the ancient part and designing the attached architecture in a modest way was what an architect desires.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: House of Art, 7J36+RH4, Muharraq, Bahrain
House of Art - At the heart of this house, there is a shortcut to the city of Muharraq through photographic works that capture the visual memory of this intimate city. In the art of poetry and deep language, the voice of the poet Mahmoud Darwish in some way compensates for his absence. Likewise, the sea offers a parallel charm, touching the place through preparatory work (qourqour) ties from each thread of his net a diver’s float fished by the sea.
From this house, which was part of the original house of Sheikh Ebrahim Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, the arts will
speak of Muharraq with its visuals, of the magic of Bahrain and the sea, of the Arab world through the voice of the poet Mahmoud Darwish.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Memory of the House, 7J36+RFH, Muharraq, Bahrain
MEMORY OF THE HOUSE - From that big house that once housed the council of Sheikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, as well as his library, correspondence, and intellectual and cultural meetings, nothing remains except for a single memory, faithful in its gestures and details. The memory that carries the details of his life, the personal belongings that remained after his death, is today the witness and guardian of time.
The center takes visitors through the life of Sheikh Ebrahim Bin Mohammad Al Khalifa by touring his rooms, detailed with the furnishings of the time, decorated by delicate carvings, the stories that are told, and the things that evoke his memory in this house.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: House of Coffee. رازجي, 7J36+JC4 House of Coffee, near Shaikh Ebrahim Centre In the Renovated Houses of، Muharraq, Bahrain
House of Coffee - The House of Coffee opened its doors to the public on 2 April 2009. The House of Coffee represents a combination of three old traditional Bahraini
houses. To maintain the overall look of the area and the small lane leading to the house, the traditional façade was retained. However, the interior of the houses was renovated and now functions as a café. Visitors to this area of Muharraq now have the opportunity to stop and rest at this café, sampling its modern and distinctive menu. The House of Coffee complements the traditional coffee place at the entrance of the area leading to the Shaikh Ebrahim Center.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kurar House, 7J36+J94, Muharraq, Bahrain
Kurar House - The Kurar House was established on 12 March 2007 to preserve the dying and unique Bahraini art of Kurar embroidery. The building provides a venue for elderly Bahraini ladies to pass on the art of the Kurar to younger generations. The Shaikh Ebrahim Center furthermore promotes the art and production of Kurar by supporting the artisans in their production and marketing of Kurar-embroidered clothes.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Al Nuzul House, 7J36+H89، Lane 918، Muharraq 000, Bahrain
AL NUZUL HOUSE - A traditional Bahraini guest house.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Abdullah Al Zayed House for Bahraini Press Heritage, 7J36+H64، Lane 918، Muharraq 000, Bahrain
ABDULLAH AL ZAYED HOUSE
FOR BAHRAINI PRESS HERITAGE - The Abdullah Al Zayed House for Bahraini Press Heritage was the first restoration project undertaken by the Shaikh Ebrahim Center with private sponsors. The newly restored 100-year old building opened in November 2003. Being the house of the founder of the first weekly newspaper in Bahrain and the Gulf, the house is dedicated to the preservation of Bahrain’s press heritage and at the same time preserves part of the country’s unique architectural traditions.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bu Khalaf Coffee Shop, 7J36+PVG, Rd No 917, Muharraq, Bahrain
Visitors will enjoy Bahraini tea, coffee, sweets, and dates. (Dinner or lunch packages) on special request.
Duration: 25 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pearling Path, Al Muharraq Bahrain
As of 2012, “Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy” has become the second World Heritage Site of the Kingdom of Bahrain as the testimony of its millennia-old pearl collecting tradition and the globally significant single-product island economy and social system it produced.
“Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy” is a serial nomination consisting of 15 property components: three vast oyster beds located in the northern territorial waters of Bahrain, one seashore site at the southern tip of Bahrain’s Muharraq Island, and nine clusters of historic buildings consisting of seventeen architectural structures embedded in the urban fabric of Muharraq city. Taken together, the fifteen individual sites reflect the final expression and last remaining – and thus outstanding – example of a cultural tradition that dominated the Arabian Gulf from prehistory to the early 20th century.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mohammed Bin Faris House of Sout Music, Off Boomaher Ave, Manama Bahrain
The music hall located Near Mohamed bin Faris House, for the art of the Khaleeji Sound will host musical evenings and folklore troupes to revive the art of the Gulf. Visitors are also invited for free traditional Khaleeji music every Thursday.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: آلو بشير, Rd No 1123, Muharraq, Bahrain
a 60 year old traditional restaurant in Bahrain. Local's and resident's favorites samboosa place! We make a little stop to taste the delicious samboosa with potato.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Al-Khalifiyah Library المكتبة الخليفية, 7J27+R66، شارع الشيخ حمد، Muharraq, Bahrain
The Al- Khalefeyah Library project is situated in the old city center of Muharraq and is the reconstruction of the original Khalefeyah Library, which was one of the first public libraries to be built in Bahrain. The library will be rebuilt on its original location and is designed by the Dutch firm SeARCH be in collaboration with the Bahrain- based architects PAD. Since the original footprint of the library is currently half-occupied by a road extension, the building has been designed on half the existing footprint and stretches vertically over the three levels that cantilever to recall the original footprint of the building. The building will accommodate a reading area, a research center, an in-lab as well as offices and will be open to the public, and provide a public and cultural program targeted at the youth in the heart of Muharraq.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Archaeologies of Green Pavilion, 7J36+FX7, Muharraq, Bahrain
BAHRAIN PAVILION - Archaeologies of Green, the pavilion of the Kingdom of Bahrain, at the Expo Milano 2015 is a poetic interpretation of the cultural agrarian heritage of the country, which stems from the ancient civilization of Dilmun.
With ten distinctive fruit gardens, containing trees that will be fruit-bearing at different moments throughout the six-month duration of the exhibition, the pavilion also features archaeological artifacts that celebrate the millennia-long tradition of agriculture and perpetuate the many myths of Bahrain as the location of the Garden of Eden and the land of the million palm trees.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shaikh Ebrahim Center, Muharq, Al Muharraq Bahrain
Built on the land of the original majlis of Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, the current building is a modern reconstruction.
Since 2002, more than 400 artists, speakers, philosophers, and poets have visited the Shaikh Ebrahim Center to share their art and thoughts in this venue dedicated to the open exchange of ideas and knowledge. To accommodate an ever-larger audience, a new auditorium opened in December 2008, with a seating capacity of around 300.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Iqra, 7J36+MGF، Lane 920، Muharraq 000, Bahrain
This children's library is a resemblance that Bahrain is a leader in children's education since the early 19th century.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pearling Path, Al Muharraq Bahrain
LUQMATINA CAFE - A snack restaurant in the old house converted into a restaurant.
AL NUKHIDA HOUSE - The Nukhidhah house is one of the houses located on the future“Pearl Walk”, as a part of the project “Pearling and its cultural landscapes in Bahrain”.
The time I got the task by the Shaikh Ebrahim Bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa Center for Culture & Research for conservation and to create the design for the rebuilt part of the complex as a German architect and conservation expert, I took the challenge with great pleasure and enthusiasm. Preserving the ancient part and designing the attached architecture in a modest way was what an architect desires.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Al Nukhida House, 7J36+R9Q، Lane 920، Muharraq 000, Bahrain
The Nukhidhah house is one of the houses located on the future“Pearl Walk”, as a part of the project “Pearling and its cultural landscapes in Bahrain”.
The time I got the task by the Shaikh Ebrahim Bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa Center for Culture & Research for conservation and to create the design for the rebuild part of the complex as a German architect and conservation expert, I took the challenge with great pleasure and enthusiasm. Preserving the ancient part and designing the attached architecture in a modest way was what an architect desires.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: House of Art, 7J36+RH4, Muharraq, Bahrain
House of Art - At the heart of this house, there is a shortcut to the city of Muharraq through photographic works that capture the visual memory of this intimate city. In the art of poetry and deep language, the voice of the poet Mahmoud Darwish in some way compensates for his absence. Likewise, the sea offers a parallel charm, touching the place through preparatory work (qourqour) ties from each thread of his net a diver’s float fished by the sea.
From this house, which was part of the original house of Sheikh Ebrahim Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, the arts will
speak of Muharraq with its visuals, of the magic of Bahrain and the sea, of the Arab world through the voice of the poet Mahmoud Darwish.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Memory of the House, 7J36+RFH, Muharraq, Bahrain
MEMORY OF THE HOUSE - From that big house that once housed the council of Sheikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, as well as his library, correspondence, and intellectual and cultural meetings, nothing remains except for a single memory, faithful in its gestures and details. The memory that carries the details of his life, the personal belongings that remained after his death, is today the witness and guardian of time.
The center takes visitors through the life of Sheikh Ebrahim Bin Mohammad Al Khalifa by touring his rooms, detailed with the furnishings of the time, decorated by delicate carvings, the stories that are told, and the things that evoke his memory in this house.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: House of Coffee. رازجي, 7J36+JC4 House of Coffee, near Shaikh Ebrahim Centre In the Renovated Houses of، Muharraq, Bahrain
House of Coffee - The House of Coffee opened its doors to the public on 2 April 2009. The House of Coffee represents a combination of three old traditional Bahraini
houses. To maintain the overall look of the area and the small lane leading to the house, the traditional façade was retained. However, the interior of the houses was renovated and now functions as a café. Visitors to this area of Muharraq now have the opportunity to stop and rest at this café, sampling its modern and distinctive menu. The House of Coffee complements the traditional coffee place at the entrance of the area leading to the Shaikh Ebrahim Center.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kurar House, 7J36+J94, Muharraq, Bahrain
Kurar House - The Kurar House was established on 12 March 2007 to preserve the dying and unique Bahraini art of Kurar embroidery. The building provides a venue for elderly Bahraini ladies to pass on the art of the Kurar to younger generations. The Shaikh Ebrahim Center furthermore promotes the art and production of Kurar by supporting the artisans in their production and marketing of Kurar-embroidered clothes.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Al Nuzul House, 7J36+H89، Lane 918، Muharraq 000, Bahrain
AL NUZUL HOUSE - A traditional Bahraini guest house.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Abdullah Al Zayed House for Bahraini Press Heritage, 7J36+H64، Lane 918، Muharraq 000, Bahrain
ABDULLAH AL ZAYED HOUSE
FOR BAHRAINI PRESS HERITAGE - The Abdullah Al Zayed House for Bahraini Press Heritage was the first restoration project undertaken by the Shaikh Ebrahim Center with private sponsors. The newly restored 100-year old building opened in November 2003. Being the house of the founder of the first weekly newspaper in Bahrain and the Gulf, the house is dedicated to the preservation of Bahrain’s press heritage and at the same time preserves part of the country’s unique architectural traditions.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bu Khalaf Coffee Shop, 7J36+PVG, Rd No 917, Muharraq, Bahrain
Visitors will enjoy Bahraini tea, coffee, sweets, and dates. (Dinner or lunch packages) on special request.
Duration: 25 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
abdulazizamja92
December 2022
Khalid is great at what he does. He’s an experienced tour guide, and he’s knowledgeable and informed about the history of the designated tour spots. He is also communicative and engaging well with the tourists. I advise any upcoming tourists to get in touch with Khalid for a fun tour and want to ...
Khalid is great at what he does. He’s an experienced tour guide, and he’s knowledgeable and informed about the history of the designated tour spots. He is also communicative and engaging well with the tourists. I advise any upcoming tourists to get in touch with Khalid for a fun tour and want to learn history in Bahrain.KenTraveler133
June 2022
Absolutely amazing guided tour. You experience a part of Bahrain that most people never know about. Highly recommended!!
Absolutely amazing guided tour. You experience a part of Bahrain that most people never know about. Highly recommended!!Martha K
May 2022
Khalid was Excellent ! His explanation of every house that we visited was very vast and exciting to hear. He is very friendly, focused on the topic, very knowledgeable and fun. He answered all my questions. We visited gorgeous looking and meaningful cultural sites in Muharraq area ! I took th...
Khalid was Excellent ! His explanation of every house that we visited was very vast and exciting to hear. He is very friendly, focused on the topic, very knowledgeable and fun. He answered all my questions. We visited gorgeous looking and meaningful cultural sites in Muharraq area ! I took the tour today May 26, 2022. Khalid is a very professional tour guide ! I definitely recommend him to everyone. If you wanna have a wonderful experience exploring Bahrain, choose Khalid !E1969SKalih
May 2022
Khalid, the tour guide, is generous with his knowledge about the region and goes out of his way to make sure everyone in the tour is enjoying the experience. I HIGHLY recommend this for all who want to see a beautiful Bahraini past.
Khalid, the tour guide, is generous with his knowledge about the region and goes out of his way to make sure everyone in the tour is enjoying the experience. I HIGHLY recommend this for all who want to see a beautiful Bahraini past.hanana488
May 2022
Even though I've walked the path a few times already, I truly enjoyed the tour with Khalid and the information he shared about the places we visited. Definitely recommend this to everyone!
Even though I've walked the path a few times already, I truly enjoyed the tour with Khalid and the information he shared about the places we visited. Definitely recommend this to everyone!Jonna M
April 2022
Khalid is very knowledgeable and passionate about the Pearling Path. He is friendly, approachable, and honest. His tour shows a nice history of Bahrain and you get to experience some traditional food along the way! I highly recommend having Khalid show you the Pearling Path.
Khalid is very knowledgeable and passionate about the Pearling Path. He is friendly, approachable, and honest. His tour shows a nice history of Bahrain and you get to experience some traditional food along the way! I highly recommend having Khalid show you the Pearling Path.