Barbar & Saar Private Tour + Bahrain Museum

Ever heard of the Dilmun civilization? Follow in their footsteps on this tour to Barbar and Saar. You'll discover major archaeological sites and also visit the Bahrain National Museum.

Barbar & Saar Private Tour + Bahrain Museum

After picking you up at your hotel in Manama at the selected time, we'll head west to visit the Bahrain Fort. The drive will take about 20 minutes.

Upon arrival at the fortress, we'll explore the Dilmun civilization and its trade connections at this strategic location between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley. We will then proceed to the temple of Barbar, which dates back over 3000 years.

The tour continues to the town of Saar. Here, you will learn about the Honeycomb burial complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will discuss its unique features and make a stop in the town of A'ali to see additional remains of these tombs.

Next, a guided visit to the National Museum of Bahrain in Manama will provide an overview of over 6,000 years of history housed within this large museum.

Finally, we'll conclude the tour with a return to your hotel after four hours of exploration of the Dilmun civilization.