Muscat to Nizwa Private One day tour

Muscat, Oman
Duration6h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is a private tour (Sedan) from Muscat to Nizwa. You will get to explore several aspects of the city of Nizwa. We will show you the hidden places, the alleyways and let you interact with locals. You will also get to try Omani local food from street vendors and witness many activities within Nizwa Souk (market). We seal our trip with a visit to the Oman across ages museum which is a temporary state of art museum showcasing Omans culture and history.

You will be picked up from your location in Muscat and dropped off to any location you prefer within Muscat. You will decide on how many stops you prefer to have on the way to Nizwa and what restaurants you want to dine in.

This is a family style tour. Your driver is also your tour guide. Any customization and changes are welcome. Our aim is for you to enjoy and have fun.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Entry fees to Nizwa Fort
  • Entry Fees to Oman Across Ages Museum
  • All food and drinks are excluded

What to expect

  1. Muscat
    1h 30m
    Road trip along al Hajir mountain from the capital city to Nizwa. Pass by enormous mountain chain, wadis, local market and others. a stop by Fanja old market.
  2. Nizwa Souq
    1h 30m
    Walk along the biggest traditional souq (market) in Oman. From local farmers product to local food, experience the Omani culture at its finest. Traditional auction style livestock market along with many antiques and handcraft shops as well as traditional weapon markets.
  3. 30m
    Explore on foot or on a golf car the heritage village (Open air style) of ALAQOR near Nizwa market. Indulge in the Arabic and Islamic architecture and a sip of coffee from the traditional style coffee shops
  4. Nizwa Fort Oman
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    one of the oldest forts in Oman built in the 1650s to protect the city of Nizwa from invaders. Explore the unique old defense systems, the traditional weapons and the canons alongside the fort alleyways.
  5. Oman Across Ages Museum
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    The biggest and the most contemporary Museum in Oman and the middle east. The museum takes you through a journy that started millions of years ago. The experience showcase how the country was built and the different cultures and regimes that ruled Oman.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We can pick you up from anywhere within Muscat

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour does not include the entry fees to Nizwa fort or Oman across ages museum. Travelers can get their ticket directly on site from the Fort reception and the Museum Reception
  • Gold car tours are optional and not included in the tour. Travelers can purchase those tours directly from locals in Nizwa
  • age limit for our tour is 60
  • The total drive (two ways) from Muscat to Nizwa is 3-4 hours
  • The entry fees of the Musesum and the Fort varies based on Nationalities and Residency type and age. Please check the entry fees online on the official sites and pay directly at the reception.

Cancellation policy

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