Muscat City (Half Day Tour)

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

We will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque which, among a couple others, has 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 after, we will drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area, then visit Qurum Beach Photo Stop then to the Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs. After we will show you the Al Alam palace, the official palace of his majesty.

2 Portuguese Forts, Al Jalali and Al Mirani are next on the itinerary. These forts are impressive to tour and explore. Various picture opportunities are available throughout the fortresses. Next, we visit one last palace. The palace of Al Bustan for some more exploring. Before we finish the tour, we will all stop at the parliament photo stop where you can capture some of the best memories in the city of Muscat.

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
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Meeting point
Lana Villa
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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

    We will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque (close on Fridays), 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.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Royal Opera House

    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.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Qurum Beach

    Upscale Shati Al Qurum is known for long Qurum Beach, popular for swimming and strolls on a promenade lined with palm trees and open-air cafes. Luxury hotels sit nearby, and classical performances take place at the massive, Omani-style Royal Opera House Muscat complex, also home to the high-end Opera Galleria shopping mall.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Al Alam Palace

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mutrah Souq

    Muttrah Souq, one of the oldest souks in the Arab world, is also one of the most famous souks in Oman, which makes it one of its top must visit place

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Mirani Fort

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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Lifetime Tours Oman

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
DSA non-compliant
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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