Half-Day Private Muscat City Tour - Top Landmarks in Just 4 Hours

5.0 (569 reviews) Muscat, Oman
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque is one of the biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpet in the world and can comfortably accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers.

Then drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area which is leading arts, and culture organization in the Oman. The vision of the Opera House is to serve as a center of excellence in global cultural engagement. Then visit Qurum Beach Photo Stop and we will take you to have a taste the Omani bread with honey and karak tea.

Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souq one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman, after we will show you the Al Alam palace, the official palace of his majesty.

Next visit the 2 Portuguese forts of Al Jalali and Al Mirani photo stop are next on the itinerary.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
  • Transportation 4WD or Salon Vehicle Comfortable
  • Pick up and Drop Off anywhere in Muscat Area
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Royal Opera House Fee 3 OMR or 8 USD per person

What to expect

  1. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
    45m
    At approximately 8:30 AM, we will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the Grand mosque which, among a couple others, is one of the biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpet in the world. The carpet weighs a whopping 21 tons and can comfortably accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers. Shortly.

    (Dress code for the grand mosque: Men and women must wear long sleeve long pants and ladies must cover their hair)
  2. Royal Opera House
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    We will drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area which is leading arts, and culture organization in the Sultanate of Oman. The vision of the Opera House is to serve as a center of excellence in global cultural engagement.
  3. Qurum Beach
    30m
    Then visit Qurum Beach Photo Stop and we will take you to have a taste the Omani bread with honey and karak tea.
  4. Mutrah Souq
    30m
    Then continue drive to the Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souq one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back two hundred years.
  5. Al Alam Palace
    10m
    Al Alam palace, the official palace of his majesty.
  6. Oman
    30m
    Next visit the 2 Portuguese forts of Al Jalali and Al Mirani photo stop are next on the itinerary.
  7. Oman
    10m
    Parliament Oman
    These forts are impressive to tour and explore. Various picture opportunities are available throughout the fortresses. Next, we will all stop at the parliament photo stop where you can capture some of the best memories in the city of Muscat.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is available from any hotel, airport, port, or residence within the Muscat area. Customers should wait at the main entrance or hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
For airport pickups, the driver will wait at the arrival area holding a sign with the customer’s name.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be aware that every Friday, both the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Royal Opera House are closed. As a result, we will only be able to make a photo stop outside, along with a brief explanation.
  • Children under 5 years old can join the tour free of charge.
  • The Grand Mosque is open daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and it is closed on Fridays. If your booking is between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, we will only be able to make a photo stop outside, along with a brief explanation.

Cancellation policy

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

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