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Muscat: Private tour of Muscat for 4 hours
4.7
35 Ratings
Muscat
Leave the hotel at 8:30 in the morning, proceed to visit the Grand Mosque, Muttrah Souq, Bait Al-Zubair, the Sultan’s Palace, Al Jalali Fort, Mirani, the Royal Opera House, and then head back to the hotel at 12:30 in the afternoon.
Leave the hotel at 8:30 in the morning, proceed to visit the Grand Mosque, Muttrah Souq, Bait Al-Zubair, the Sultan’s Palace, Al Jalali Fort, Mirani, the Royal Opera House, and then head back to the hotel at 12:30 in the afternoon.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque - This mosque is a popular tourist destination, open for visits daily from 8 AM to 11 AM. It features a library and a lecture hall. The mosque’s design is notable for its incorporation of various folk arts and murals, including Moroccan zellij art and Mongol murals, as well as its corridors, doors, minarets, gardens, and…
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque - This mosque is a popular tourist destination, open for visits daily from 8 AM to 11 AM. It features a library and a lecture hall. The mosque’s design is notable for its incorporation of various folk arts and murals, including Moroccan zellij art and Mongol murals, as well as its corridors, doors, minarets, gardens, and water fountains. A variety of materials were used in its construction, such as wood, marble, stained glass, murals, and copper decorations. The mosque is situated on a 416,000 square meter site, with the building itself covering 40,000 square meters. It was inaugurated by Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman on May 4, 2001.
- Mutrah Souq - Grand Mosque, Muttrah Souk, Jalalkale Castle, Mirani, Palace of Science and Royal
- Bait Al Zubair - Bait Al Zubair Museum is privately owned and has a modest entry fee. It houses a collection of heritage items such as ports, pottery, traditional Omani clothing, and artifacts from the Al Said dynasty.
- Mutrah Fort - Muttrah Fort is located in the Wilayat of Muttrah in the Muscat Governorate, Sultanate of Oman. The fort is situated on the seashore, overlooking the Gulf of Oman. It stands prominently by the sea, filled with the memories of ships that have come and gone, and holds historical events and facts as a testament to its past. Perched on a rocky outcrop near the beach, the fort merges its ancient history with its vibrant present.
- Royal Opera House - The Royal Opera House Muscat is the first opera house in the Arabian Gulf region and the Arabian Peninsula. Commissioned by Sultan Qaboos in 2001, construction began in 2007 and was completed on October 12, 2011. The opera house covers a vast area of 80,000 square meters, with the building itself occupying over 25,000 square meters. It is a versatile venue that can host opera performances, concerts, plays, conferences, and various cultural and artistic events, reflecting contemporary Omani architecture. The complex includes a concert theatre, an auditorium, formal gardens, a cultural market with retail and fine dining, and an art center for musical, theatrical, and operatic productions. It can accommodate up to 1,100 people.
- Al Alam Palace - The palace was built in 1972, two years after Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimur Al Saidi ascended to power. The Sultan ordered extensive maintenance work to be carried out on the palace.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Location
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Sultan Qaboos St,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(35 Ratings)
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Carla
Sep 16, 2024
Excellent driver attentive punctual obliging can’t recommend him enough nothing was to much trouble he is a must - Excellent diver knowledgeable and very obliging nothing was to
Much trouble can’t recommend him enough he is an assets
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Escape59857832100
Jul 31, 2024
HE IS THE BEST - We had a great time with Yahya.
He showed us the old nutmeg, took us to Mutrah Souq and we could also go to the big mosque on Friday prayers, which is worth an experience. We were also able to examine the wonderful opera house, which shines with its great architecture. He as a person was always very nice and accommodating. So we found a friend for life in Oman.
Thanks a lot!!!
We had a great time with Yahya. He showed us the old Muscat, took us to the Mutrah Souq and we were also able to go to the large mosque for Friday prayers, which is worth an experience. We were also able to examine the wonderful opera house, which shines with its great architecture. He as a person was always very nice and accommodating. We found a friend for life in Oman. Thank you very much!!!
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Elvira
Apr 3, 2024
We were very satisfied with Yahya - Everything was great. We felt very comfortable. Everyone was happy.
There was a bit of a story explanation missing, especially for both children.
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Mimik996
Oct 18, 2023
Oman Taxi tours is the best - We went on a 8-9 private tour to Wahiba Sands and Wadi ibn Khalid. We also get a taxi drive to and from the airport. Everything was excellent. Very professional, respectful driver/tourguide. They helped us a lot to get to know Muscat from a local view. We highly recommand this company. Verry reliable and if you travel alone or only women this is very safe and trustworthy. Oman is beautiful, like a fairytale. The people are very polite and kind. We enjoyed everything.
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Michela
Jul 2, 2023
Beautiful trip to Muscat - Beautiful trip to Muscat. Our taxi driver suggested us the best places to visit (the Grand Mosque, the Mutrah Souq and the royal opera house). We reccomend this experience
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Ladyjn2020
Jun 21, 2023
A Day is Muscat - Our tour guide Yahya actually came inside the airport to escorted us to the car he supplied is with water. We truly enjoyed the Sultan Gaboos Grand Mosque, the city is very beautiful, we enjoyed seeing the architectural structures, the Souq. We definitely would love to return to see more areas in Oman when it is cooler.
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Tripshocks
May 31, 2023
4 hour taxi tour - Very nice driver with a well maintained Lexus car. Limited English but it doesn't bother us at all. It's nice to be punctual every time here in Middle East.
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Synthia
Mar 1, 2023
Great Tour - The tour was amazing! Honestly it's the best choice if you want to see the city and learn more about the history of the city. Our driver and guide Yahia was very professional and knowledgable and I learned so many things about Muscat. We covered all the main attractions. I totally recommend it.
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Paullanyi
Jul 22, 2023
Not a guide, a driver. Minimal English. - Although I had perfect communication before arrival, I was disappointed to find that this firm provided a driver not a guide. I expected to be told about the history and diversity of the city, and the sites that we were visiting. That was not possible, as my driver did not speak, conversant English. This may have been a function of the person who drove me around, but I was disappointed by the service. Zero enthusiasm from this guide.
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73rupeshb
Jan 28, 2024
Horrible service - Car was send without guide. When contacted local office he said guide was ill. We should have been informed earlier so that we can book another tour. We went around but was not able to know history of any place. You should take our money back from local agent and refund it to us. Will be waiting for your response.
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