Private Half-Day Muscat City Tour: Discover Omani Architecture and Culture

Embark on a private half-day tour of Muscat and immerse yourself in Omani architecture and culture. Visit iconic landmarks like the Grand Mosque and Royal Opera House, explore bustling markets, and learn about the rich history of Oman at Bait Al Zubair Museum.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque - The Grand Mosque occupies a site of 416,000 m2 (4,480,000 sq. ft.) with the complex itself covering 40,000 m2 (430,000 sq. ft.). It was inaugurated by the Sultan of Oman on May 4, 2001.
    Five minarets surround the Mosque, with the main minaret standing 90 meters (300 ft.) tall. The square-shaped prayer hall measures 74.4…
What's Included
  • Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence pick up and drop off
  • Taxes
  • Private tour
  • English speaking guide
  • Bait Al Zubair Museum entry fees
  • Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle 4WD or Saloon
What's Not Included
  • Royal Opera House entry fees
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Visit the Grand Mosque and marvel at the 21-ton carpet featuring 28 colors, as well as the 14-meter Swarovski Crystal chandelier. Explore the inspiring Royal Opera House and admire Omani architecture. Wander through the Mutrah Fish and Vegetables Market where locals buy and sell fresh seafood. Stroll through the Mutrah Souq and visit the Bait Al Zubair…

Location
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Sultan Qaboos St,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amy_c
Jun 16, 2024
Fantastic tour! - Jaafar was an amazing guide! Not only was he knowledgeable about all our questions, he made fantastic jokes and was very personable. The tour was fantastic and Jaafar provided us with water, recommendations and gave us time to wander on our own if we needed it. I highly recommend :)
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Saarthak
Jun 8, 2024
Amazing Muscat - Muscat is a city rich in variety - mountains and beaches on one hand and souq and malls on the other. The largest mosque in the Arabic peninsula, The Grand Mosque is majestic. A melting pot of many cultures in the intricate carvings, doorways, carpets and chandelier! Opera House is a tribute and a treat! The famous Muttrah Souq transports you to the Alladin's cave with its meandering walkabouts and rich cultural splendours. You will be spoilt for choice! Do indulge in spices, dates, perfumes, carvings and silver jewellery. A pleasant walk along the Corniche and the Sultan's ships in the harbour are it's other attractions. For a more local flavour, visit the Fish market or the Fruit and vegetable market. Get a glimpse of Oman and it's history in the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Visit the Al Alam for the royal experience and splendour. Round off your trip with walk on the beach, visit to the hypermarkets or indulging in local delicacies. Halwa and dates are a must..in whatever you may choose. A very very big thank you to Saeid for being extremely kind, generous and patient and making our day trip absolutely amazing!!! Kudos for the best recommendation for the shawarmas!
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Josephine_a
May 6, 2024
Sightseeing must-see Muscat - Me and my husband did this classic sight seeing in Muscat with Jaafar. We enjoyed it a lot and Jaafar was very kind and answered all our questions. We felt to get a little more insight in Oman and its society that day and reccomand the tour to every tourist visiting Muscat
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Marieller325
Feb 18, 2024
Top trip - Top trip. We saw everything and our guide gave us a lot of information about the country and it’s culture and people. I would recommend it to everyone. Nice way to get an impression of muscat.
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Noneyabizness
Sep 11, 2023
Wouldn’t change a thing! - This was a great tour and let us (my senior citizen mom & I) experience Muscat with a local. Way better than anything the cruise lines offered! Our guide answered all our questions and was incredibly kind. We don’t like shopping so we spent more time at the other sites. We highly recommend it! 5 stars plus.
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Nicolettec
May 2, 2023
Must-do - We had a fabulous time on our private tour. Said was very knowledgeable and kind and was the best guide we could have possibly asked for. This tour is a must do (and if you can, request Said be your guide)a.
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Kerris_l
Apr 11, 2023
Superb half-day tour of Muscat - Our half day tour of Muscat was superb - but this was primarily down to our EXCELLENT tour guide - JAFFRA. He was extremely knowledgeable, spoke excellent English and made the tour incredibly interesting. Outstanding - thank you.
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Ntxtravellers
Mar 22, 2023
Excellent guide: Mr Jamal - Excellent tour and very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Jamal was our guide and showed us the highlights ofMuscat and got us bargains in the souk Mutrah too. Very knowledgeable and we were able to see places before the big groups came in.
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446otiliaa
Feb 28, 2023
A wonderful cultural experience - My parents and I had a wonderful time exploring and learning about Muscat and its wonderful people with our guide. The tour stroke the perfect balance between cultural sights, incredible views and nature, and hidden gems.
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Lucia_b
Mar 22, 2023
Our guide, Ahmed, was... - Our guide, Ahmed, was punctual, pleasant and professional. The vehicle was comfortable for our group of 4 adults. Ahmed told us about the sights and gave us ample time at each stop to explore and take photos. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque was beautiful and worth the visit. We went to the Bait Al Zubair, a local cultural museum highlighting Omani life and history. Even though we toured the Mutrah Fish Market later in the morning, we were amazed at the variety of fish at each stall. The fruit and vegetable market in the opposite building was nice to wander through. Overall a nice tour.
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