Full Day Private Muscat City Tour

At a glance

Full Day Private Muscat City Tour is a 8h private experience in Muscat, Oman, operated by Sunshine Tours Oman. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 44 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $174 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: bottled water during the tour, Omani Tour Guide English Speaking, Fuel.

Quick facts

Duration

8h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 45m

   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.

2. Stop 2 · 45m

   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. Stop 3 · 45m

   Bait Al Zubair is a museum, located on Al Saidiya Street, Old Muscat, Oman. The museum has an extensive collection of ancient weapons, including khanjar, household equipment's, and costumes. Outside the museum is a full-scale Omani village and souk

4. Stop 4 · 10m

   This beach lies in Al Qurm Area in the heart of Muscat and extends over a large area. This beach is considered one of the busiest in Muscat due to its location near shopping centers and restaurants, but it will be a photo stop only.

5. Stop 5 · 1h

   Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souk one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back two hundred years

6. Stop 6 · 30m

   The Al Alam Palace "Palace of the Flag" is a palace located in Old Muscat, Oman. It was used as a ceremonial palace by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.
   One of six sultanic residences of the monarch, has a history of over 200 years, and was built under the watch of Imam Sultan bin Ahmed, the 7th direct grandfather of Sultan Qaboos.

7. Stop 7

   Al Jalali Fort, or Ash Sharqiya Fort, is a fort in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman. The fort was built by the Portuguese under Philip I of Portugal in the 1580s to protect the harbor after Muscat had twice been sacked by Ottoman forces. It fell to Omani forces in 1650. During the civil wars between 1718 and 1747, the fort was twice captured by Persians who had been invited to assist one of the rival Imams. The fort was extensively rebuilt later.

8. Stop 8

   Fort Al-Mirani is a fort, originally built by the Portuguese, in the harbour of the city of Old Muscat, Oman.

9. Stop 9 · 5m

   A visit in Al Bustan Palace Hotel with a photo stop in the best lobby of the hotel.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress Code for Grand Mosque, Muscat When visiting the Grand Mosque, please remember to dress modestly. This includes covering your arms and legs, and avoiding tight-fitting clothing. Women and girls aged seven and older are required to cover their hair.
• Sultan Qaboos Mosque is open only from 8-11 am and close every Friday

Cancellation policy

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

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