DISCOVER QATAR DOHA TRANSIT TOUR - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW | TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS

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  • čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
  • When travelling to Greece in 2022, my friends and I transited through Qatar. I went on the Discover Doha Transit Tour and my vlog attracted a couple of questions on how it works. I hope that this video helps answer some of them and helps you plan a fun layover!
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Komentáře • 107

  • @Weiciti
    @Weiciti Před měsícem

    You deserve A million subscribers 😊

  • @danybovyn2438
    @danybovyn2438 Před rokem +7

    At last a very simple but informative vlog about the transit tour in Doha !! Thanks for the helpful information. 🙂

  • @provisionalaccount5124
    @provisionalaccount5124 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Well elaborated. I love the way you mentioned the security gate at 07:13 #RESPECT

  • @eebere
    @eebere Před rokem

    Awesome video, super informative. Looking forward to taking the tour!

  • @pearlmambana5941
    @pearlmambana5941 Před 6 měsíci

    This is more than informative!💃🏾
    Thank you so much for this💕💕💕

  • @Posey12345
    @Posey12345 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Fantastic video thank you for the relevant information I needed to make a decision to tour Doha

  • @MelisaManase
    @MelisaManase Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for the video

  • @bongimabaso1534
    @bongimabaso1534 Před měsícem

    Sooo informative! Thank you

  • @SuperNewMom1
    @SuperNewMom1 Před 8 měsíci

    This was all very helpful direct information. Exactly what I needed to decide wether we need expedited security assistance and to time our transit activities

  • @NonjyMalz
    @NonjyMalz Před rokem +1

    Really helpful taking Qatar airways next time for this 💃🏽

  • @Nature_with_Peter_Kane
    @Nature_with_Peter_Kane Před 11 měsíci

    Good video!

  • @iguillo
    @iguillo Před 11 měsíci +3

    I'll be transiting through Doha in about three weeks, on my way to Kigali, Rwanda. Thanks so much for this review. I'm going to try and take advantage of the tour since my layover is 14 hours.🙂

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

    • @iguillo
      @iguillo Před 10 měsíci

      @@SamanthaKavuma I'm back and I had an AWESOME time in Rwanda! Already planning my return for next year.🙂

    • @zaynabhassan9352
      @zaynabhassan9352 Před 4 měsíci

      I'm going on this same trip in a few weeks could you share some thing we could to enjoy kigali?

  • @juanmonster6232
    @juanmonster6232 Před 2 měsíci

    Really good video...... thank you

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for watching!

    • @juanmonster6232
      @juanmonster6232 Před 2 měsíci

      @@SamanthaKavuma what do you think if I get a personal chauffeur instead of the bus tour

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Sounds good! Then you’re not limited to being with the tour group all the time and if you want to spend more or less time at a place, you have that flexibility

  • @marshacooper9088
    @marshacooper9088 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you🌹

  • @leratomagoro3616
    @leratomagoro3616 Před rokem +1

    Yesssss!! We no longer wasting layover time@ Love it ❤

  • @MrSachin107
    @MrSachin107 Před rokem

    Thanks for video.

    • @MrSachin107
      @MrSachin107 Před rokem

      Hi , I will be traveling to India from Nigeria via doha. I have a layover of 13 hr. When I checked with discover Qatar team they informed me that I need to have confirmed hotel reservations then only I will be allowed to go outside airport for city tour. You have not mentioned anything about hotel reservations. Is hotel reservations mandatory ?

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před rokem

      Hello, to my knowledge a hotel reservation is not mandatory, however my layover was only about 7-8 hours and it was during the day.

    • @JM-ng1vr
      @JM-ng1vr Před 11 měsíci

      ​@MrSachin107 for flights over 11 hours, you're eligible for a hotel room and food voucher

    • @imsrivatsa
      @imsrivatsa Před 5 měsíci

      Hi @@MrSachin107 Travellers with Indian passport are required to have a hotel reservation from Discover Qatar for a min of 2 nights as part of the free Visa. The transit tours don't make sense as the layover is only several hours but a 2 night hotel reservation is necessary just to clear immigration.

  • @kuda-online
    @kuda-online Před 9 měsíci

    Great thank you so much for this video. please confirm
    1. How does one take on the private tour or the group tour?
    2. The airline offers this tour trip?
    3. Do they give you hotel stay over the layover?
    4. Are there any extra charges?

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 9 měsíci

      Hello
      1. This is covered in the video
      2. You can book the tour even if you didn’t book a flight with the airline
      3. This information is available on the Discover Qatar website in more detail, however in this case, you have to book your flight with Qatar Airways
      4. No (unless you would like to tip the guide)

  • @ingamanubymanuelsagum9791

    Hi! Question, i have 9hrs layover… do you need to be at the desk two hours before the tour? The website said so.. I wanted to take 7pm tour but can’t make it two hours before so I take 8pm tour which means I will be finish at 11pm and my next flight is at 1:50am. I don’t know if I can. And if 3hrs tours including transportation or travel go and back the airport? Thanks!

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před rokem +1

      Hi, I think the 2 hours before the tour rule depends on the tour you want to take and might be a new rule. It might also be dependent on the number of people who have already booked. I only got to the desk 30 minutes before the start of the tour.
      I would say that the 3 hours does not include travel to and from the airport.

  • @elisabethgifford3261
    @elisabethgifford3261 Před 10 měsíci

    Hi! What did you do with your luggage for the tour?

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 10 měsíci

      Hi! This information is mentioned in the video

  • @steeviejepson2546
    @steeviejepson2546 Před 15 dny

    I have 5 hours transit time from doha to london in a couple weeks. Do i have enough time for a couple hours to go to see city centre then head back? Many thanks

  • @benedictgeorge6843
    @benedictgeorge6843 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Is it possible to get free accomodation in a hotel by qatar airways, mu layover period above19hrs

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 10 měsíci

      As far as I know, yes, but I would enquire with the airline.

  • @lone._j
    @lone._j Před rokem +1

    Do you know if we still need a Covid test for tour ?

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před rokem

      I’m not sure. I recommend you check with your airline or the enquire on the Discover Qatar website.

  • @sadafahmed3266
    @sadafahmed3266 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Hey! Did you need to fill up any form? Like do we have to take visa?

    • @ann11271978
      @ann11271978 Před 11 měsíci

      Same question here , we are from USA do we have to get a visa to get out for the tour please and thank you

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 11 měsíci

      Hi, as a South African passport holder, I did not require a visa to enter Qatar.

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Hi, American passport holders require a visa to enter Qatar. Please see more information here: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Qatar.html

  • @J66677
    @J66677 Před 7 měsíci

    Do you need a transit or haha visa during a stopover? Or simply allowed to enter in?

  • @NadeemAhmad-xn7yl
    @NadeemAhmad-xn7yl Před 7 měsíci

    I do have a layover of 21 hours in doha. Can I choose for two plans “Discover Doha” and “Discover the dessert and Inland sea” in same day

  • @SAHANDOONOFFICIAL
    @SAHANDOONOFFICIAL Před 6 dny

    If your initial transit time on the ticket is 4 hours, will they extend it until the tour ends? Because you mentioned that they have given you 8 hours, and the tour was only 3 hours long.

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 5 dny

      No they won’t extend your transit time unless you rebook your connecting flighr

  • @minamisensei7952
    @minamisensei7952 Před rokem +1

    im flying tmrw, do they accept USD at the locations you went? an asap reply would be appreciated

    • @minamisensei7952
      @minamisensei7952 Před rokem

      can i buy the ticket with usd too?

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před rokem

      The places we went to during the tour accept USD, but they only accept cash.

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před rokem

      If you’re paying by card, they accept any currency.

  • @vinaykumar-if5qd
    @vinaykumar-if5qd Před rokem

    I have a layover of 9 hoursin night from 12:00am to 9am. Can i go outside at night?

  • @raheelbacha3603
    @raheelbacha3603 Před 11 měsíci

    I am arriving in 4:50 in qatra my next flight is 12:15pm my sta duration 9 hours 25 minutes can i go outside from airport

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 11 měsíci

      Hey, as mentioned in the video, you can leave the airport as long as your layover is 8 hours or longer

  • @kshipon1798
    @kshipon1798 Před 4 měsíci

    I want to go outside by my self will they allow or is it mandatory to go with Tour Company?

  • @janevan8
    @janevan8 Před 9 měsíci

    Hi, I have 19 hours layover in doha. My arrival is 10pm in the evening and I want to stay to my friends apartment over night while waiting to my flight in the next day.

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I hope you have a good time!

    • @janevan8
      @janevan8 Před 9 měsíci

      But am I allowed to do that?

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 9 měsíci

      @@janevan8 yes, but research whether you need a visa or not to enter the country

    • @J66677
      @J66677 Před 7 měsíci

      @@SamanthaKavumadid you find out if we need a visa to enter? Please do help.

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 7 měsíci

      @@J66677 this information is available on the Qatar immigration website

  • @sf7116
    @sf7116 Před 4 měsíci

    do we need hotel booking also if we take discover doha tour from airport for visa and how much is visa fee?

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 4 měsíci

      My layover was short so I did not require a hotel booking. I didn’t need a visa because Qatar is visa-free for South Africans. The Discover Qatar website should have further information

    • @sf7116
      @sf7116 Před 4 měsíci

      @@SamanthaKavuma thank you

  • @MrSaikathalder
    @MrSaikathalder Před 8 dny

    do u need visa to enter the country during this transit tour?

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 6 dny

      Please refer to other comments with the same question

  • @provisionalaccount5124
    @provisionalaccount5124 Před 4 měsíci

    Do we need to pay for any other service except the transit tour package we are interested such as "Discover Doha" in your case?
    I mean Visa fee, insurance, hotel reservation?

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 4 měsíci

      I didn’t have to pay for any other fees as entry is visa-free for South African passport holders. I didn’t have to pay for insurance. I was flying out on the same day so I didn’t have a hotel reservation but I think you could get a hotel if you book the stopover programme on the Qatar Airways website (I could be wrong but worth looking into)

    • @provisionalaccount5124
      @provisionalaccount5124 Před 4 měsíci

      @@SamanthaKavuma I really appreciate your detailed and prompt response. I have a layover of approx 9 hours in DOHA and I am traveling via QatarAirways. Let see.
      Many thanks

  • @asmaaziz2436
    @asmaaziz2436 Před 5 měsíci

    Is Qatar health insurance required to be able to enter Doha using this tour?

  • @amruthrajd3540
    @amruthrajd3540 Před 5 měsíci

    Hi, Do we need to have a transit visa to take up the transit tour?

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 5 měsíci

      Depends on your passport

    • @franktsali3934
      @franktsali3934 Před 23 dny

      A Ghanaian passport. Do I need a transit visa to move around outside the airport?

  • @roshanshah3837
    @roshanshah3837 Před 10 měsíci

    Do I need to apply transit visa before departure? My layover is 12 hours, can i stay longer then 3 hours outside?

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 10 měsíci

      If your passport requires a visa, I recommend applying prior to departure. You can stay longer than 3 hours if you want to.

    • @roshanshah3837
      @roshanshah3837 Před 10 měsíci

      @@SamanthaKavuma can i directly book for 3 hrs transit tour without applying visa?

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 10 měsíci

      @@roshanshah3837 you need to find out if you require a visa before making a decision

  • @lusiabournet8216
    @lusiabournet8216 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I plan to have lay over more than 8 hours this month in Doha, did you need visa to exit the airport for this transit tours. Thank you in advance

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I did not need a visa as a South African passport holder. Please check on your government website or the Qatari government website whether your home country passport requires a visa for entry.

    • @lusiabournet8216
      @lusiabournet8216 Před 11 měsíci

      @@SamanthaKavuma Thank you yes I did.

    • @melanyyyh4857
      @melanyyyh4857 Před 5 měsíci

      @@lusiabournet8216 please, I would like to inquire where you got the information on the visa. Your reply will mean a lot to

    • @lusiabournet8216
      @lusiabournet8216 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@melanyyyh4857 it's easy but long queue 🙂. There's a counter in Doha, Qatar transit tour desk. You just need to give your passport and ticket flight pay the tour that you choose. Then they will guide you to a visa counter. For me was a long queue. There's bus that will guide you to visit places. After that you are free to do what you would like in Doha, there's taxi but It's super hot 😄. You need to have more than 8 hours lay over. I had 3 days visa free.I hope it helps.

    • @melanyyyh4857
      @melanyyyh4857 Před 5 měsíci

      @@lusiabournet8216 this really means a lot🥺 thank you so much for your feedback.😭 I have more questions on this, please how can I reach out to you? My flight will be very soon…

  • @ibitundemayowa-kb4jv
    @ibitundemayowa-kb4jv Před 4 měsíci

    Hello pls do I need transit visa for my 8hours layover from uk to Nigeria via Qatar airway?

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 4 měsíci

      It depends on the passport you have

    • @ibitundemayowa-kb4jv
      @ibitundemayowa-kb4jv Před 4 měsíci

      @@SamanthaKavuma my passport is Nigeria passport

    • @SamanthaKavuma
      @SamanthaKavuma  Před 4 měsíci

      @@ibitundemayowa-kb4jv you should be able to see on the immigration website for Qatar if your passport requires a visa or not

    • @ibitundemayowa-kb4jv
      @ibitundemayowa-kb4jv Před 4 měsíci

      Okay. Thank you

    • @ibitundemayowa-kb4jv
      @ibitundemayowa-kb4jv Před 4 měsíci

      I would be apply if you can avail me the immigration website pls?

  • @barros135
    @barros135 Před 5 měsíci

    Now you will pay 134QAR