Private Muscat City Tour - Half Day Tour

Muscat, Oman
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Explore the best of this charming city, one of Arabia's prettiest capitals, and soak in its setting wedged between the Al Hajar Mountains and Gulf of Oman. Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, shop at Muttrah Souk, explore some famous spots around Muscat.

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Stop At: Royal Opera House, Al Kharijiyah Street, Muscat 113 Oman

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

Royal Opera House is Closed If Friday - Just Outside for Photo Stop Only.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Sultan Qaboos St, Muscat 113 Oman

We will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque for photo stop 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.

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is Closed If Friday (For Friday Prayer) Just only Outside for Photo Stop.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Al Alam Palace, Waterfront Oman

The Al Alam Palace "Palace of the Flag" is a palace located in Old Muscat, Oman. It was used as a ceremonial palace by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. One of six sultan residences of the monarch, has a history of over 200 years, and was built under the watch of Imam Sultan bin Ahmed, the 7th direct grandfather of Sultan Qaboos.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Al Jalali Fort, Oman

Al Jalali Fort, or Ash Sharqiya Fort, is a fort in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman. The fort was built by the Portuguese under Philip I of Portugal in the 1580s to protect the harbor after Muscat had twice been sacked by Ottoman forces. It fell to Omani forces in 1650. During the civil wars between 1718 and 1747, the fort was twice captured by Persians who had been invited to assist one of the rival Imams. The fort was extensively rebuilt later.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Muscat Governorate, Muscat Governorate

Al Mirani Fort

Fort Al-Mirani is a fort, originally built by the Portuguese, in the harbour of the city of Old Muscat, Oman.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mutrah Souq, Al Bahri Rd Near Corniche Restaurant, 113 Oman

Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souk one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back two hundred years

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Transportation 4WD or Salon Vehicle / Comfortable
  • Omani Tour Guide English & Arabic Speaking
  • Pick up and Drop off Hotel/Airport/Port (Muscat Area)
  • Opera House Entrance Fee
  • Fuel
  • Entry/Admission - Royal Opera House

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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