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Half-Day Sightseeing Tour Of Muscat Highlights

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, Shopping, Architecture, History, Museum

  • Duration

    28 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Sign up for this tour and explore the most beautiful landmarks in the Capital of Oman, Muscat, starting with Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Visit Muttrah Souq, marvel at the magnificent architecture of Al Alam Palace and learn about the fascinating past of Oman at Bait al Zubair Museum.

Highlights
  • Visit the majestic Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
  • Shop beautiful souvenirs at Muttrah Souq
  • Admire the marvellous beautiful Al Alam palace
  • Get to know about the history of Oman at Bait al Zubair Museum
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    • Begin with a tour of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. This imposing structure opened in 2001 as the largest mosque in Oman, accommodating up to 20,000 worshippers at a time. The mosque features a blend of various architectural styles and is beautifully decorated with spectacular crystal chandeliers and handmade Persian rugs, some of the largest in the world.
    • We proceed towards the lively and colourful Mattrah Souq by driving along the waterfront Corniche, following a picturesque road to look out at the Gulf of Oman.
    • After a short stop at the bustling Fishmarket, we explore the many wares available at Muttrah Souq. The Souq is a shopper's delight, and you get a feel of the traditional Arab market here, with a variety of shops selling everything from Omani antiques to traditional textiles, hardware, and jewellery.
    • Next, visit the magnificent Al Alam Palace, situated in the heart of Muscat and the official residences of the His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said. It is surrounded by the Al Jalali and Al Mirani forts on two sides, and while the palace itself is not open to the public, tourists can walk around the yard and gardens in front and click photos here.
    • From here, we head to the Bait Al Zubair Museum, where we can trace Oman's fascinating history and development and get a glimpse into the past and present lives of its people.
    • We then head to the drop-off point where the tour ends.
What's Included
  • Services of an experienced English/Arabic speaking chauffeur
  • Pick up and drop off as per the itinerary
  • Entry tickets for the Museum
  • Water during the excursion
What's Excluded
  • Personal expenses
  • lunch
  • Additional areas you may wish to visit
Know before you go
  • Kindly observe a dress code while visiting the mosque:
    • Long sleeves tops and full-length trousers for both men and women.
    • Ladies fully covered and to carry a long headscarf and men in full-length trousers.
  • Royal Opera House Muscat can be included in the program against a supplement cost for the entry ticket.
  • Prices are per vehicle rates, with 4WD's accommodating 4 people and Saloon Cars accommodating 3 people.
Meeting Point

Muscat Governorate, Oman

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 175 Per Group

This is a private tour
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USD 175 / group