Highlights of Muscat (Half-day City Tour)

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Muscat is considered the pulsating heart of Oman. Perhaps what striking about Muscat Governorate is the breathtaking intermingling of ancient culture and heritage and modern style.

What's Included

Private transportation
English Speaking Guide cum Driver (other languages on supplement charge)
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch or snacks are not included in this tour.
Entrance fees are also excluded (for example museum entrance fee)
Gratuities and porterage

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up guests at a meeting point (from the hotel where the guests stays, at the Port in case travelling via Cruise ship, or at Muscat International Airport)

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Meeting point

if the meeting/ starting point is at airport or port, the guide will be holding a welcome signboard with our logo and family name/group name for quick recogintion. If in the hotel, pick up will be at the lobby area. Usually the guide will ask the receptionist to call you.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

    Close to the road leading to the heart of the capital Muscat stands the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Wilayat (district) Bawshar, like a radiant lighthouse attracting its visitors to interact with the spirit of Islam as a religion, science and civilisation. This mosque highlights its role as a scientific and intellectual source of knowledge across the Islamic world.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The museum accommodates weapons, clothing, instruments, and other defence systems that display both visually and audibly the development of the Omani armed forces throughout history.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Mutrah Souq

    Mutrah Souq is one of the oldest markets in Oman, dating back about two hundred years. Its antiquity has perhaps increased the extent of its beauty, magic and allure.When passing through this souq, your senses are tantalised by the aromatic smells of frankincense, incense and Arabian perfumes. Mutrah Souq is known for its handicrafts like silverware, daggers, traditional cloth, new apparel and shoes, in addition to the famous Omani sweets (Halwa), spices and braziers (receptacles in which incense or frankincense is burned).

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Al Alam Palace

    Located in the old town, or locally well known as Old Muscat. This is the official residence of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos. It will be an outside photo stop only.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mirani Fort

    Lies in old Muscat and overlooks the Sea of Oman. It is also known as Al Gharbiya Fort as it commands a view of a high rocky hill at the end of the west wall. It can be reached by climbing a flight of stairs carved into the rock.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Al Jalali Fort

    The fort consists of two towers connected by a wall punctuated by holes for cannons. The building is completely isolated and cannot be accessed from its rocky façade; instead there is a small bridge and stairway ending at one of the holdouts for safe exit. Visitors can only view the castle from the outside

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Old Muscat Tourism

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Shore Excursions
Zombie
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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