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Explore Muscat City Highlights Over An 8-Hour Private Tour
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on this cultural excursion to witness the significant tourist attractions of Muscat. Pay your respects at the famous Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, explore the majestic Royal Opera House and step into the traditional Muttrah Souk and Bait-Al-Zubair Museum. Make a photo stop at the official Palace-Al Alam and visit the 16th Century Portuguese fort Al Mirani And Al Jalali.

Highlights
  • Offer prayers at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
  • Go to the Royal Opera House and Bait Al- Zubair Museum
  • Capture the beauty of Palace-Al Alam
  • Look at the incredible Al Mirani and Al Jalali Fort
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    • At approximately 8:30 AM, we will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat, where we will first visit the grand mosque, which, among a couple of others, is one of the biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpets 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, which is the 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, then head up to Bait Al Zubair, a museum located on Al Saidiya Street, Old Muscat, Oman. The museum has an extensive collection of ancient weapons, including khanjar, household equipment, and costumes. Outside the museum is a full-scale Omani village and souk.
    • Then, visit Qurum Beach Photo Stop, and we will take you to have a taste of the Omani bread with honey and Karak tea.
    • Afterwards, continue the drive to the Muttrah Souk, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souq, one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman, dating back two hundred years.
    • Next, we will show you the Al Alam Palace, the official palace of his majesty. And visit the 2 Portuguese forts of Al Jalali and Al Mirani. These forts are impressive to tour and explore. Various picture opportunities are available throughout the fortresses.

    Tour ends.

What's Included
  • Water during the tour
  • Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
  • Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel (Muscat)
  • 4WD Vehicle / comfortable
  • Fuel
What's Excluded
  • Royal Opera House -7.9 USD per person
  • Bait Al Zubair Museum - 6 USD per person
  • Lunch
What to bring
  • Clothes with long sleeves 
  • Trousers 
  • Headscarf for women
Know before you go
  • Follow the dress code to visit the mosque

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 1USD 348 Per Group
2 To 2USD 174 Per Group
3 To 3USD 116 Per Group
4 To 4USD 84 Per Group

This is a private tour

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USD 348 / group