Full Day Private Muscat City Tour: Explore Oman's Capital's Historical and Cultural Gems
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Muscat
Immerse yourself in the historical and cultural wonders of Muscat, Oman's capital, on a full-day private city tour. Visit iconic landmarks like the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Al Alam Palace, and learn about the rich history and culture of this Gulf country.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque - We will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque 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.
- Royal Opera House - 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.
- Bait Al Zubair - Bait Al Zubair is a museum, located on Al Saidiya Street, Old Muscat, Oman. The museum has an extensive collection of ancient weapons, including khanjar, household equipment’s, and costumes. Outside the museum is a full-scale Omani village and souk.
- Qurum Beach - This beach lies in Al Qurum Area in the heart of Muscat and extends over a large area. This beach is considered one of the busiest in Muscat due to its location near shopping centers and restaurants, but it will be a photo stop only.
- Mutrah Souq - Mutrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Mutrah Souk one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back two hundred years.
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Al Alam Palace - 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 sultanic 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. - Al Jalali Fort - 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.
- Mirani Fort - Fort Al-Mirani is a fort, originally built by the Portuguese, in the harbor of the city of Old Muscat, Oman.
What's Included
- Royal Entrance fees included
- Professional Omani tour guide, fluent in English
- Travel in comfort with a 4WD vehicle
- Entrance to Bait Al Zubair Museum covered
- Exclusive salon car for two passengers
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off in the Muscat area
- Complimentary water provided throughout the tour
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Travelers find tours to be exceedingly beneficial, as they expose the depth and breadth of Muscat’s offerings. These cultural and historical tours offer not just enjoyment, but also a chance to build confidence by stepping into uncharted territory. Experience the best of Oman’s capital with a guided tour of must-see places like the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Royal Mosque, and the Al Alam Palace. Throughout your journey, your guide will offer insights into this Gulf country’s rich history and culture.
- Meeting point is along the way of 18 November Steeet, near Huff and Puff restaurant
- Travel time is included In the total tour duration
- Missing time for the tour is for a travel duration
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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Malaycaa2022
Feb 23, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5/5 - We have an amazing trip in muscat, we visit the beautiful places in muscat the Al Alam Palace and Souk with my family! we are very happy to the places we visited highly recommend this trip, also thanks to our guide his knowledgeable to their culture and history of their country
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Athanasios_s
Jan 3, 2024
Great city - Muscat is a beautiful city. The tour was very interesting. The guide Majid I think was kind and helpful
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359giag
Aug 11, 2023
Great half day tour - Seeing the beautiful place was a perfect experience, history and Oman culture. There is so much to see and explore and it is definitely worth it. We meet some local peoples from the corniche and Muttrah souq and they were very nice people and friendly.
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