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5-Hour Sightseeing Tour In Muscat

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    History, Sightseeing, Luxury

  • Duration

    5 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Arabic, English, Russian

Description

Enjoy this short sightseeing tour in the capital city of Oman, indeed a great chance to soak up the Arabic atmosphere and explore the city where ancient architecture and monuments are combined with modern life. Major attractions are Muttrah Souq, Mutrah Fort, and Al Alam Palace.  

Highlights
  • Visit the Muttrah Souq and Fort
  • See the magnificent Al Alam Palace
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    • Meet your tour guide at a predecided location.

    • Visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which is truly a masterpiece of the world architecture.

    • See the Royal Opera House – the pearl of the Oman musical and stage art. 

    • Shop at the Muttrah Souq – the market located right at the banks of the Gulf of Oman. That’s an ideal place if you want to have a look at the ordinary life of Oman. Just go along the rows, look for the items, bargain and have fun as here you can find everything starting from spices finishing traditional rugs, vases or just souvenirs.

    • Take a look at the Muttrah Fort, which the Portuguese built in the 1580s. It served as a military defense from the rivals in the past, but today it’s open for tourists.  

    • Enjoy sightseeing at the Al Alam Palace — the residence of Sultan Qaboos. From both sides, the fort surrounds the palace, so you will likely enjoy the magnificent scenery. Located in the center of the city, it always attracts a lot of visitors and, although people are not allowed to go in, they can easily go around and take cool photos.

What's Included

  • Arabic/ Russian/ English-speaking Omani tour guide

  • An individual car with an (Omani) driver who speaks English

  • Water during the excursion

What's Excluded

  • The opera tickets

  • Shopping

  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring
  • Clothes with long sleeves 
  • Trousers 
  • Headscarf for women
Know before you go

  • It’s essential to follow the dress code to visit the mosque

  • The prices mentioned are for every vehicle

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 4USD 180 Per Group

This is a private tour
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USD 180 / group