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 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. Shortly. (Dress code for the grand mosque: Men and women must wear long sleeve long pants and ladies must cover their hair)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.Then continue drive to the Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souq one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back two hundred years.will visit Bait Al Zubair musem, Visit the Zubair Museum and wander around to see the Omani heritage and ancient artifactsVisit the Sultan’s Palace, view the Sultan’s Palace from outside, and take pictures explain and walk around placeVisit Al-Mirani and Al-Jalali Castle to see the ancient archaeological castles and take pictures from the outside, as the castle cannot be entered.will go for test omani sweet , Visit the Omani sweets shop to eat sweets and drink Omani coffee. Omani sweets are considered a delicious, homemade food served for free
Oman · City Tours
Half-Day Tour at Muscat City
The journey
- 01 Visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- 02 Drive through Muscat’s ministries and Royal Opera House area
- 03 Browse for souvenirs at historic Muttrah Souk
- 04 See Al Alam Palace from the outside
- 05 Photo stop at Al Mirani and Al Jalali forts
- 06 Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum
- 07 Taste traditional Omani sweets and coffee
Discover Muscat’s cultural and architectural highlights on this half-day city tour, with visits to some of the capital’s most recognisable landmarks. Begin at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, known for its impressive scale and remarkable handmade carpet, then continue through the ministries area and past the Royal Opera House district, an important centre for arts and culture in Oman.
Along the way, explore the atmosphere of Muttrah Souk, one of Oman’s oldest marketplaces, and see key historic sights including Al Alam Palace and the Portuguese forts of Al Mirani and Al Jalali from the outside. The tour also includes a visit to Bait Al Zubair Museum and a chance to sample traditional Omani sweets with coffee.
The carpet weighs a whopping 21 tons and can comfortably accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers.
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What's Included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
What's Not Included
- Royal Opera House Price ( 10 Dollars)
- Zubari Musem Price ( 8 Dollars)
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- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for Covid
- Our Tourists please add youre location At Muscat hotel or any location
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