Visit | FAQs
Visiting
the Path
Where is the Pearling Path located?
The Pearling Path is located in the city of Muharraq, near the capital, Manama, and extends for 3.5 kilometres through the historic city.
What are the path’s working hours?
The Pearling Path is located in the city of Muharraq, near the capital, Manama, and extends for 3.5 kilometres through the historic city.
What are the ticket prices?
The Pearling Path is located in the city of Muharraq, near the capital, Manama, and extends for 3.5 kilometres through the historic city.
How can I purchase tickets?
The Pearling Path is located in the city of Muharraq, near the capital, Manama, and extends for 3.5 kilometres through the historic city.
How long does it take to explore the full path?
The Pearling Path is located in the city of Muharraq, near the capital, Manama, and extends for 3.5 kilometres through the historic city.
Can I start exploring from any point within the path?
The Pearling Path is located in the city of Muharraq, near the capital, Manama, and extends for 3.5 kilometres through the historic city.
Visting
The Path
Where is the Pearling Path located?
The Pearling Path is located in the city of Muharraq, near the capital, Manama, and extends for 3.5 kilometres through the historic city.
What are the path’s working hours?
The path is open daily (except Tuesdays)
From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
How can I get to the path?
You can reach the path by taxi, bus, or by boat trips.
Taxi
Drop-off points are available at two locations:
- Opposite the Pearling Path Pedestrian Bridge
- Opposite the Pearl Museum – Siyadi Majlis
Buses
You can reach the bus station opposite the Pearling Path Visitor Centre via the national bus network. For details, download the Bahrain Bus app or visit the website:
Website
Boat Trips
You can also reach the site by taking a boat trip from the Bahrain National Museum to Bu Mahir Seashore.
What are the ticket prices?
Tickets cost BHD 2.200 for adults and BHD 1.100 for children, inclusive of VAT.
How can I purchase tickets?
You can purchase tickets by clicking here, or at the following ticket points:
- Bu Mahir Visitor’s Centre
- Pearling Path Visitor and Experience Centre
Pearl Museum – Siyadi Majlis
How long does it take to explore the full path?
Exploring the full path takes approximately 3 hours on foot.
Can I start exploring from any point within the path?
Yes, the Pearling Path can be explored from any of its points.
Facilities
& Services
Are restrooms available along the path?
Yes, all historic houses and visitors’ centres are equipped with restrooms.
Are cafés and restaurants available along the path?
Yes, the path extends 3.5 kilometres through the historic city, providing access to a number of cafés, restaurants, and shops.
Are prayer facilities available along the path?
Yes, mosques are located along the route, and women’s prayer rooms are available at Al Jalahma House and Fakhro House.
Is parking available near the path?
Yes, free and paid parking is available along the route.
- Pearling Path Car Park 1
- Pearling Path Car Park 2
Amakin Car Park (Souq Al Muharraq)
Is there a gift shop for the Pearling Path?
Yes, you can visit the gift shop in Suq Al Qaysariyyah, near the Pearling Path Visitor and Experience Centre.
Tours
& Activities
Are guided tours available along the Pearling Path?
Yes, guided tours can be booked by clicking here
What types of guided tours are available?
You can choose between a comprehensive historical tour (3 hours) and an architecture and conservation tour (2 hours), with the option to select your mode of transport, either on foot or by golf cart, by clicking here.
Are tours available for school or university groups?
Yes, you can contact the following email address:
pearlingpath@culture.gov.bh
Is an audio guide available for the site?
Yes, the audio guide can be accessed by clicking here.
Are there seasonal or annual events?
Yes, the Pearling Path hosts a range of cultural and seasonal events throughout the year, including Muharraq Nights Festival and various community programmes.
Are workshops or interactive activities available?
Yes, a variety of workshops and interactive activities are organised for different age groups.
How can I find out about upcoming events?
You can view upcoming events by clicking here, or via the Pearling Path’s social media channels: @pearlingpath