Manama City Tour

Name: Manama City Tour
Brand: Bahrain Travellers & Consulting
Price: 22 BHD
Availability: InStock

Make the most of your time ashore with a city tour designed around your cruise schedule. Accompanied by a local guide, discover different sides of Manama through its culture, history, traditional atmosphere and modern waterfront, with port pick up and a return planned around your ship's departure.

Highlights

1
Al Fateh Grand Mosque
Discover one of Bahrain's main places of worship and learn more about Islamic culture.
2
Bahrain Fort
Visit one of the Kingdom's most important archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3
Bab Al Bahrain & Manama Souq
Experience the traditional heart of the capital among shops, spices, perfumes and local products.
4
Bahrain World Trade Center
Photo stop at one of Manama's most recognizable modern landmarks.
5
The Avenues & Bahrain Bay
Enjoy some free time along the waterfront, with the option to add an approximately 20 minute boat ride around the Bahrain bay.

Meeting point

After disembarking, take the free port shuttle to the Taxi Station, where our team will be waiting for you.
The exact meeting time and all final tour details will be sent via WhatsApp before your tour.

This shore excursion is organized around the time available during your cruise stop in Bahrain. The order of the visits may vary depending on opening hours, traffic, local events or operational requirements, while keeping the return to the port as a priority.

Al Fateh Grand Mosque

The first stop is Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in Bahrain and one of the Kingdom's main places of worship. During the visit, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about Islamic culture and discover its impressive architecture, created using materials sourced from different parts of the world.

Important: on Fridays, the mosque is reserved for prayer and guided visits inside are not available. Access may also be unavailable during public holidays, special events or extraordinary closures. In these cases, the stop will take place outside the mosque, with time to admire the architecture and take photographs.

Bahrain Fort

We'll continue to Qal'at al Bahrain, one of the country's most important archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Closely connected to the ancient Dilmun civilization, the site offers an insight into the long history of Bahrain and the civilizations that developed on the island over the centuries.

Bab Al Bahrain & Manama Souq

We'll then reach the historic heart of the capital, around Bab Al Bahrain and the traditional Manama Souq. You'll have time to explore the market, browse shops, spices, perfumes, fabrics and local products, with the guide available for suggestions and assistance.

Bahrain World Trade Center

We'll make a short photo stop at the Bahrain World Trade Center, whose distinctive twin towers and integrated wind turbines have become one of the most recognizable features of Manama's modern skyline.

The Avenues & Bahrain Bay

The tour continues to The Avenues and the Bahrain Bay waterfront, where you'll have some free time to walk along the promenade, relax, shop or stop at one of the cafés and restaurants overlooking the bay.

Optional Extra: If selected when booking, you can also enjoy an approximately 20 minute boat ride around Bahrain Bay and see Manama's skyline from the water.

Return to the Cruise Port

After the final stop, we'll return to the cruise port. The return is organized according to your ship's schedule, allowing sufficient time for you to get back on board comfortably.

Transportation in an air conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off at the designated cruise port meeting point
Local guide in the selected language
Water and snacks during the tour

Lunch
Optional Bahrain Bay boat trip
Optional tips
Personal expenses
Anything not expressly mentioned in the “What's Included” section

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunscreen and sunglasses
ID or a paper/digital copy of your passport
Appropriate clothing for the mosque: men should wear long trousers and have their shoulders covered. Women should cover their arms and legs and wear a headscarf. If needed, traditional clothing will be provided for the visit.

Good to know

Please arrive at the confirmed meeting time. The group can wait for a maximum of 10 minutes before departure.
If your ship arrives late or disembarkation is delayed, the itinerary may be shortened or adjusted to protect the scheduled return time.
The order of the visits may vary depending on opening hours, traffic, local events or operational requirements.
The tour operates in case of rain unless conditions make it unsafe.
Out of respect for local culture and privacy, please avoid photographing people, particularly those wearing traditional clothing, without their permission.
Please inform us in advance of any mobility or accessibility requirements so we can assist where possible.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of the tour: 100% refund, excluding transaction fees.
Cancellation between 48 and 24 hours before the start of the tour: 50% refund, excluding transaction fees.
Cancellation within 24 hours before the tour or no show: no refund.
If your cruise ship cancels its scheduled call in Bahrain, you will receive a 100% refund, excluding transaction fees.

Where do I meet the guide after leaving the ship?

After disembarking, take the port shuttle to the Taxi Station. Our team will be waiting for you there. The exact meeting time and instructions will be sent via WhatsApp before the tour.

Will I be back at the port in time for my ship?

Yes. The excursion is specifically organized around cruise schedules, and the return to the port is always planned at least one hour before your ship's scheduled departure.

What happens if my ship arrives late or disembarkation takes longer than expected?

We will adapt the tour whenever possible. Some stops may be shortened, changed or, if necessary, omitted in order to keep the return to the port as the priority.

What happens if my cruise ship cancels the stop in Bahrain?

If your cruise ship cancels its scheduled call in Bahrain, you will receive a 100% refund, excluding transaction fees.

Can I visit Al Fateh Grand Mosque on a Friday?

On Fridays, the mosque is reserved for prayer and guided visits inside are not available. The stop will therefore take place outside, with time to admire the architecture and take photographs.

What should I wear to visit Al Fateh Grand Mosque?

Men should wear long trousers and keep their shoulders covered. Women may wear their own abaya or a long, modest dress that covers the arms and legs and does not have a low neckline, together with a headscarf. Mosque staff may still require visitors to wear the abaya provided by the mosque. Abayas and head coverings for women and thobes for men are available to borrow during the visit. Even though suitable clothing is available at the mosque, we recommend arriving dressed respectfully and appropriately for a place of worship. The dress code applies only to the visit inside the mosque.

Is the Bahrain Bay boat trip included?

No. The boat trip is optional and can be added separately when booking. It is subject to availability and the time available during the shore excursion.