Private Tour: Mystical Muscat

5.0 (2 reviews) Muscat, Oman
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Spend 4-hours of the day touring the city with your personal guide. The tour starts with a visit of the Grand Mosque, standing in stately grandeur. A visit to this beautiful piece of architecture is a must for all tourist (open daily for visitors, between 8:00–11:00 Hrs., except Fridays/holidays) Dress code – Women should wear attire covering their arms and legs and should cover their head with scarf. Men should wear normal shirt and trousers). Visit the Muttrah souq with its lively atmosphere and rich aromas. Walk through a maze of narrow alleys filled with shops selling spices, silver jewelry, frankincense, textiles and handicrafts. The ideal place to find your unique souvenir! You then proceed past the Corniche and to the capital area where you take a photo stop at the Sultan’s Palace flanked by the 16th Century Portuguese forts of Jalali and Mirani. You visit Bait Al Zubair Museum for a fine display of Omani culture and history.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private tour
  • Driver/guide
  • Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
    45m
    The mosque is built from 300,000 tonnes of Indian sandstone. The main musalla (prayer hall) is square (external dimensions 74.4 x 74.4 metres) with a central dome rising to a height of fifty metres above the floor.
  2. Mutrah Souq
    45m
    Mutrah Souq is one of the oldest markets in Oman, dating back about two hundred years. Its antiquity has perhaps increased the extent of its beauty.
  3. Bait Al Zubair
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Museum for a fine display of Omani culture and history.
  4. Mirani Fort
    15m
    Sixteenth-century Al Mirani Fort was built by the Portuguese at the same time as nearby Al Jalali For

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up from all the hotels located in the city center, Muscat airport, sea port and personal residences/accommodations.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • A maximum of 4 people per booking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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