Muscat Omani Food Tour with Shuwa and Halwa

4.5 (13 reviews) Muscat, Oman
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy the experience on a culinary journey through Omani cuisine. Taste traditional dishes like Shuwa, Halwa, and Mishkak, and enjoy ginger tea and coffee with rose water.

Savor the rich flavors of Omani cuisine with a variety of dishes.

Taste the traditional Omani Shuwa, a dish cooked underground.

What's included

  • Omani sweets
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Dinner
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • fresh juice
  • personal expenses

What to expect

  1. 35m
    meals that Omanis brought from East Africa, specifically Zanzibar, such as samosas, mandazi, kachori, and katlisi.
  2. 20m
    Sip on tea mixed with spices like ginger, saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, and milk.
  3. 30m · Admission ticket included
    mashkak, which is grilled pieces of meat, chicken or squid with a tamarind-like sauce, accompanied by traditional Omani spices.
  4. 45m · Admission ticket included
    Here we will eat Omani Shuwa, a dish where meat or chicken is buried underground for period ranging from 8 hours to 24 hours, wrapped in banana leavesk.
  5. 20m · Admission ticket included
    enjoy Omani Halwa with coffee. This sweet treat is made with nuts, honey, saffron, ghee, cardamom, and some secret ingredients.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Be ready before the tour starts and we will come and pick you up at the hotel lobby.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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