The famous 8 hours Kuwait City group tour focuses on the history of Kuwait, the evolution of Kuwait City as a town and Kuwait culture in general. The tour guide will lead you through the most famous sights in the center of Kuwait capital. You will immerse yourself in the story of each place, including its origin, cultural connotations, and current modern uses.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✖ Admission fees if applicable
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Grand Inn Hotel Mahboula
2. Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar Kuwait
3. Inn & Go Kuwait Plaza Hotel
4. Al Muhanna Plaza Luxury Plus
5. Costa Del Sol Hotel by Arabian Link
6. Gulf Rose Hotel
7. Dahlia Hotel Apartments
8. Second Home Hotel
9. L'Elysees Hotel
10. The Palms Beach Hotel and Spa
11. Al Bastaki International Hotel
12. Safir Airport Hotel
13. Imperial Hotel
14. Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya
15. International Hotel Kuwait
16. Kuwait Hyatt Hotel
17. Al Hamra Hotel
18. Flora Park Hotel Apartment
19. Lumiere Des Etoile Hotel Suites
20. Ibis Kuwait Salmiya
Itinerary
1
Kuwait Towers
Kuwait Towers is a group of three slender towers that symbolizes Kuwait’s economic resurgence and also World cultural as well as touristic landmark. The structure is often referred to as Kuwait tower in singular although there are three towers. Standing on a promontory into the Arabian Gulf, Kuwait towers were officially inaugurated in 1979 and are rated as a tourist attraction and iconic building of modern Kuwait.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Grand Mosque
Located in the heart of the city, the Grand Mosque is the biggest and the official Mosque of Kuwait which means that official religious celebrations are held in this mosque only. Locals refer to it as Al-Masjid Al-Kabir with total area of 46,000 square meters (490,000 sq ft), in that the building itself covers 20,000 square meters (220,000 sq ft). The Grand mosque is internationally renowned for its Islamic architecture and it has become one of Kuwait's most treasured landmarks. Indeed, the builders and designers have put a lot of effort in creating this mosque starting the project way back in 1979 and finally completing it seven years later in 1986 at a cost of about KD 14 million. Grand Mosque is popular for its prayer arrangement during the last 10 days of Ramadan. Thousands of Muslims gather during last 10 days of Ramadan.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
The Ahmad Al-Jaber Oil & Gas Exhibition
The Ahmad Al-Jaber Oil & Gas Exhibition plays an important role for KOC by telling the history of oil, both in the State of Kuwait and throughout the world. From the formation of oil to its discovery and all of the ways that oil products help, make our lives better. The exhibition serves to answer any questions the public may have about oil and gas and the important functions they play in our modern lives.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Sadu House
Al Sadu House, a traditional Kuwaiti house, was built in 1936 and now became a cultural center of traditional women weavings and textiles to introduce and preserve the weaving heritage from the vast spots of the rural desert to the urbanized city.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Kuwaiti Maritime Museum
Kuwaiti Maritime Museum is an exhibition of artifacts and ship materials as well as wooden traditional ships, marks and remains of Kuwaiti seafaring from different ages.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Souk Al-Mubarakiya
Souq Al-Mubarakiya is a historic souq in Kuwait City, Kuwait. It is one of the oldest souqs in Kuwait, and was a center of trade prior to the discovery of oil. This market has been around for at least 200 years.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Kuwait National Museum
Located along the Arabian Gulf Street between Seif Palace and National Assembly, the Kuwait National Museum is a true representation of the Kuwait Heritage. Designed by the French architect Michel Ecochard, visitors can enjoy this historical museum, which represent the Kuwaiti life in the past, their everyday activities, the rich trading history of Kuwait and its traditions.
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Liberation Tower
The Liberation Tower is the second tallest tower in Kuwait, and the fifth tallest telecommunication tower in the world. It is the symbol of Kuwaiti Liberation, and represents the country's resurgence. Officially unveiled by the late Kuwaiti Amir, Sheikh Jabel Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on 10th March 1996, the tower is 372m tall, which is 40m taller than the Eiffel Tower. The Liberation Tower is so-named following the multinational coalition that led to liberation of the nation from seven months of Iraqi occupation during the Gulf war.
9
Al Qurain Martyrs Museum
Al-Qurain Martyrs Museum, the site of a bloody showdown between invading Iraqi forces and a cell of the popular resistance in Kuwait. In the residential suburb of Qurain, this excellent small museum is a sobering memorial to a cell of young Kuwaitis who tried to resist Iraqi arrest in February 1991. The house, still in its post-attack state (fully supported with beams) has the bullet holes and signs of destruction caused by grenades and a tank. Signs show where the Kuwaitis fought and hid during the siege. An exhibition displays the weapons used in the battle, including kalashnikovs, tanks and shotguns.
Duration: 30 minutes
10
Dar Al Athar Al Islamiya
Historical American Hospital building was built before more than 150 years in Kuwait converted to an Islamic Cultural Center. This exceptional cultural centre has stunning galleries that contain some of the highlights of the world-class Al Sabah Collection, part of which was in the National Museum before the Iraqi invasion. With informative labels in English and Arabic, videos with experts explaining the pieces and some exquisite sculptures and archaeological finds of great antiquity from across the region, it's everything the National Museum could be, albeit on a smaller scale.
11
The Fish Market
It’s not only The fish market, but a market for everything. Located at the seaside after Kuwait Towers.
12
Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center
The Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), informally known as the Kuwait Opera House, is the largest cultural center and opera house in the Middle East. The cultural center is part of the Kuwait National Cultural District.
13
National Assembly of Kuwait
The Kuwait National Assembly Building is the legislative building that houses the National Assembly of Kuwait.
14
Seif Palace
The Seif Palace was originally designated for the Emir royals. One of Seif Palace's best-known features is the watch tower, covered in blue tiles and with a roof plated in pure gold. Local materials such as clay, rocks, limestone, wood and metals were used in its construction.
15
Al Shaheed Park
Al Shaheed park, located on the periphery of Kuwait city, narrates the story of a land, its history and culture. The park consists of 200,000 m2 of greenery, featuring beautiful botanical gardens, two museums - Thekra & the Habitat, a visitor center, a lake, walkways and jogging tracks, making it the largest urban park in Kuwait.
Duration: 30 minutes
16
Dickson House Cultural Centre
A modest white building with blue trim, Beit Dickson was the home of former British political agent Colonel Harold Dickson and his wife, Violet, whose love of and contribution to Kuwait are documented in the various archives inside the house. Highlights include a collection of photographs taken during Kuwait’s British protectorate era, a replica museum of the Dicksons’ living quarters and an archive of Kuwaiti-British relations that dates from the 19th century to the 1960s when Kuwait became independent.
17
The Central Bank Of Kuwait New Headquarters Building
The Central Bank of Kuwait offers a strict currency system on behalf of the State of Kuwait. The bank regulates Kuwaiti stock market along with the Kuwait Stock Exchange, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of Finance.
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
