Pearling Path Experience - World Heritage Site

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 2 more

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.

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

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Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Bu Mahir Fort Originally a solid, four-towered fort with massive defensive walls, Qal’at Bu Mahir dominated the Bu Mahir Seashore and played an essential role in the pearling economy.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Pearling Path

    Bu Mahir Seashore is located at the southernmost tip of Muharraq Island, on what was formerly a tidal island. Largely unchanged since the decline of the pearling economy in the 1930s, it is the only remaining authentic beach where the pearling season’s festivals were celebrated.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Al Muharraq

    Pearl visitor centre

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Muharraq souq

    Running through the heart of Muharraq city, the souq is an atmospheric old Bahraini bazaar where all the needs of daily life are bought and bartered for. Near its southern end, Souq Al Qaisariya is an important part of the heritage pathway and offers a more historic take on the markets of Muharraq. Stroll through the market offering traditional clothing, jewelry, coffee, spices, and confectionary. Notice a variety of delicious sweets, especially the famous homemade halwa, which is perfect with a cup of qahwa.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Souq Al Baraha offers 468 retail spaces catering to the needs of all residents and visitors. The project is designed to celebrate the Bahraini traditional architectural style. Set to open in 2021, Souq Al Baraha will offer a family-friendly atmosphere with a local, modern touch. The project is located strategically in the heart of the Kingdom’s newest shopping and entertainment districts, Dragon City Bahrain and opposite to Marassi Galleria, which is set to be the biggest mall in Bahrain.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Licensed Tourist Guide in Bahrain

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Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup

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