Private Half-Day Muscat City Tour: Discover Omani Architecture and Culture
4.9
30 Ratings
Muscat
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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque - Grand Mosque is built on a site occupying 416,000 m2 (4,480,000 sq. ft.) and the complex extends to cover an area of 40,000 m2 (430,000 sq. ft.), the newly built Grand Mosque was inaugurated by Sultan of Oman on May 4, 2001.
    Five minarets have been built around the premises of the Mosque the main minaret (90 meters, 300 ft.) in height.
    The prayer hall is square in shape and 74.4 by 74.4 meters (244 by 244 feet) has a central dome rising to a height of 50 meters (160 ft.) above the floor, the dome is embellished spectacularly from the inside and it is a major tourist attraction in itself, the main Musalla (Prayer Room) can hold over 6500 worshippers.
    The major design of the interior is the prayer carpet which covers the floor of the prayer hall, it contains, 1,700,000,000 knots, weighs 21 tons and took four years to produce, and brings together the classical Persian Tabriz, Kashan and Isfahan design traditions 28 colors in varying shades were used.
What's Included
  • Private Tour
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Fees and Taxes Included
  • Pick up and Drop off at Hotels, Port, Airport, or Residence
  • Transportation in Air-Conditioned Vehicle (4WD or Saloon)
What's Not Included
  • Royal Opera House Entry Fees
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Visit the Grand Mosque, discover the great carpet 21 tons, 28 colors, discover the chandelier 14 meters length Swarovski Crystal, Visit the inspiring Royal Opera House and discover Omani architecture, Visit Mutrah Fish and Vegetables market where locals paying and selling fresh fish and seafood, visit Mutrah Souq, Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum that tells the civilization and culture of Oman and the history of Royal Family, and more sights you will visit.

Places & Sights you’ll visit:

  • Grand Mosque
  • Al Qurum Beach
  • Fish Market
  • Mutrah Market
  • Bait Al Zubair Museum
  • Al Alam Palace
  • Royal Opera House
Location
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Sultan Qaboos St,
Cancellation Policy

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

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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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Judith_h
Jan 31, 2023
Great tour - Jaffar picked us up at the cruise terminal gate in a large, comfortable, air-conditioned, SUV - right on time. In fact, he was there when we arrived, 15 minutes early. He was friendly, personable, spoke English well, and had a passion for the area, so was an ideal tour guide. He took us to the Grand Mosque first. From there we went to the fish souk and the main souk. Plenty of time to look around. Then Jaafar took us to Old Muscat, where we toured a small museum and stopped for photos at the royal palace. There were some great views on the water as well. He also offered to take us to another museum (not scheduled on the tour). At the end of the tour, Jaafar agreeably dropped us off at the Muscat airport, where we parted ways. The tour was about 4 hrs, which was just right. We highly recommend this tour and Jaafar specifically.
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Pamela_m
Jan 29, 2023
Great - It was great to have our own private city tour of the capital city. Tour guide was amazing took pictures like a pro explained everything and the best part that he was also our tour guide for a long day trip to the forts and to the Grand Canyon.
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John_w
Nov 30, 2022
Great Short Tour of Muscat - The tour operator communicated very well so we could be picked up right at the port. Jaafar was a wonderful guide for our short tour of Muscat. The vehicle was great and he spoke great English and gave us information as we went from site to site, telling us about facts and at each stop. Enjoyed this tour would recommend if you only have 3-4 hours.
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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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