Muscat Private City Highlights Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Royal Opera House Muscat
- Muttrah Souq
- Al Jalali and Al Mirani Forts
- Al Alam Palace
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
You will be met by our guide at the hotel for a half day tour of Muscat City. The tour begins with a visit to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Middle East. Visit the Bait Zubair Museum, exhibiting the wealth of Oman’s Cultural history and thus imparting knowledge about the country’s rich culture and traditions to the visitor. Later you drive along the picturesque Corniche to the once walled district of Old Muscat. You will have photo stops at the residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali. You will be strolling through Muttrah Souq, where you will be bargaining for handicrafts and silver items.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Please inform the operator of any specific interests or requests in advance.
Know before you go
- Dress modestly; shoulders and knees should be covered.
- Carry a valid passport or ID for entry to certain sites.
- Be prepared for warm temperatures; wear comfortable clothing and sunscreen.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Dress code: A dress code is applicable to visit Grand Mosque. Ladies should wear full sleeves shirt & head should be covered with scarf. Men can wear half sleeve shirt. And both Ladies & Men should wear full pants (not allowed to wear shorts).
- What to Bring: Sunscreen, Steady shoes, Hat Please pay attention to the local customs when taking photographs
- What to Wear: Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times. Please pay attention to the specified dress code by visiting Sultan Qaboos Mosque from inside.
Traveler reviews
Muscat
We had a very nice guide, although he was a little hard to understand. The highlight of the tour was The Grand Mosque and our guide made sure we got there before 11:00 am after which it closes for tourists. All in all, a great tour and beautiful city.
Muscat Tour
We had a very good tour and our guide was very accommodating. Seeing the Grand Mosque was the highlight.
Very good and informative guide
We were met at the port gate by rashid and were taken in an air conditioned spacious car on our tour of muscat We went to the mosque, opera house, fish market, the souq, a museum and the royal palace The private tour lasted 4 hours and our guide who was excellent and knowledgable let us do the tour at our own pace. We were dropped back at he port gate in plenty of time to get back on the cruise ship The mosque was the highlight but everything about the tour was great I would definitely recommend it
Driver/tour guide spoke excellent...
<p>Driver/tour guide spoke excellent English. Timely pickup in excellent vehicle. Guide was very detailed and knowledgable. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Muscat. Thought well worth the price</p>
The Guide was late. This was a...
<p>The Guide was late. This was a private tour and not worth the money. We were left to explore places on our own. Paid 145 and the tour was over in 3 and a half hours. Would not recommend!</p>