Half-Day Private Muscat City Tour - Top Landmarks in Just 4 Hours
At a glance
Half-Day Private Muscat City Tour - Top Landmarks in Just 4 Hours is a 4h private experience in Muscat, Oman, operated by Oman sharing tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 559 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $100 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Bottled water, Omani Tour Guide English Speaking, Transportation 4WD or Salon Vehicle Comfortable.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 559 travellers
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
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
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
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Royal Opera House Fee 3 OMR or 8 USD per person
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 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) -
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.
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Stop 3 · 30m
Then visit Qurum Beach Photo Stop and we will take you to have a taste the Omani bread with honey and karak tea.
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Stop 4 · 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.
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Stop 5 · 10m
Al Alam palace, the official palace of his majesty.
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Stop 6 · 30m
Next visit the 2 Portuguese forts of Al Jalali and Al Mirani photo stop are next on the itinerary.
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Stop 7 · 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 point
(we do pick up and drop off anywhere in Muscat Area)
We use a signboard with the name of our clients for Port and Airport
Good to know
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Half-Day Private Muscat City Tour - Top Landmarks in Just 4 Hours take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $100 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
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.
Where does it start?
(we do pick up and drop off anywhere in Muscat Area) We use a signboard with the name of our clients for Port and Airport
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Arabic, English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 559 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Muscat.
