Oman · Heritage Walks

Full-Day Group Tour At Nizwa

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Muscat. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip from Muscat to historic Nizwa
  • 02 Visit the famous Nizwa Fort and enjoy views over the old town
  • 03 Explore Nizwa Museum and discover Oman’s history and artifacts
  • 04 Pass through mountain and valley scenery en route to Nizwa
  • 05 Experience the atmosphere of Nizwa’s traditional souk area
  • 06 Visit Birkat Al Mouz, an ancient village at the foothills of Jabal Akhdar
  • 07 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with coffee, tea, and bottled water included

Explore the historic city of Nizwa on a full-day trip from Muscat, with visits to some of Oman’s most notable cultural and heritage sites. Travel through mountain and valley landscapes on the way to the former capital, where you’ll discover the famous Nizwa Fort, browse the traditional souk area, and visit the museum to learn more about the region’s history.

The experience also includes time in Birkat Al Mouz, an ancient village at the foothills of Jabal Akhdar known for its long history and archaeological character. Along the way, enjoy local hospitality with coffee or tea, bottled water, and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Travel through mountain and valley landscapes on the way to the former capital, where you’ll discover the famous Nizwa Fort, browse the traditional souk area, and visit the museum to learn more about the region’s history.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Nizwa, Muscat
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Transfer from Muscat to Nizwa city on the way we can see the landmarks of the mountains and valleys towards the city of NizwaThe site of one of the oldest souks in the country, this extensive marketplace is dedicated mostly to fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, all of which are housed in separate blocks behind the greatWe depart Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. Visit to the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, the fort is a museum that showcases the history of the fort and surrounding area. Walking through the fortress you get to see amazing views of the ancient town and the nearby mountains. This impressive fortress was a base used in the military to hold off the hardest attacks and sieges.Visit Nizwa Museum to see the history of Oman and view artifactsBirkat Al Mouz is a small town in wilayat Nizwa in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. Birkat Al Mouz is located at the foothills of Jabal Akhdar so everyone who is going to Jabal Akhdar ends up passing through must pass to go through.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Muscat. 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

tickets Nizwa fort 5 ryal

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All travelers will be picked up from all their locations. Please include your location and send details

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Muscat.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Muscat.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Muscat..

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