Private Half Day Muscat City Tour Afternoon

5.0
(61 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Explore the best of this charming city, one of Arabia's prettiest capitals, and soak in its setting wedged between the Al Hajar Mountains and Gulf of Oman. Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, shop at Muttrah Souk, explore some famous spots around Muscat.

What's Included

Transportation Salon or 4WD Comfortable
Bottled water
Pick up and Drop off anywhere in Muscat area
Omani Tour Guide English & Arabic Speaking
Fuel
Lunch
Entrance Fees

Meeting and pickup

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

-We use the signing board with the name of our clients. Or our guide will contact them via phone -Our guide he will meet them at their hotel lobby

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Meeting point

-We use the signing board with the name of our clients. Or our guide will contact them via phone -Our guide he will meet them at their hotel lobby

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Royal Opera House

    Note: (Opera house is closed every Friday) It will be a photo stop outside only 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 not included
  • 2
    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
  • 3
    Al Jalali Fort

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Mirani Fort

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

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mutrah Fort

    Muttrah Fort is a historic fort in wilayat Muttrah in Muscat. The fort sits on a dominating position on the hills overlooking the natural harbor of Muttrah, which would have made it quite an impregnable position to defend Muttrah from attacks while also allowing observation of the surrounding territory from its watchtowers.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Mutrah Souq

    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

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

    The Grand Mosque it will be a PHOTO STOP ONLY from outside, one of the largest mosques in the world. Because this is open only from 8:00 am - 11:00 am

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Star Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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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