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Muscat Full Day Private Tour: Explore Historical and Cultural Landmarks
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38 Ratings
Sultan Qaboos
Tours are particularly beneficial for visitors interested in exploring Muscat’s offerings. These tours provide insight into the culture and history of the area, and they also offer enjoyment. Additionally, they can boost your confidence as you engage in novel experiences.
Tours are particularly beneficial for visitors interested in exploring Muscat’s offerings. These tours provide insight into the culture and history of the area, and they also offer enjoyment. Additionally, they can boost your confidence as you engage in novel experiences.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sultan Qaboos - We’ll guide you through the stunning city of Muscat, starting with the grand mosque, home to one of the largest single-piece handmade Iranian carpets in the world. This carpet weighs an impressive 21 tons and can host up to 20,000 worshippers.
- Royal Opera House - We’ll drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House…
- Sultan Qaboos - We’ll guide you through the stunning city of Muscat, starting with the grand mosque, home to one of the largest single-piece handmade Iranian carpets in the world. This carpet weighs an impressive 21 tons and can host up to 20,000 worshippers.
- Royal Opera House - We’ll drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area, a leading arts and culture institution in Oman. The Opera House aims to be a hub of global cultural engagement.
- Bait Al Zubair - Located on Al Saidiya Street in Old Muscat, Bait Al Zubair is a museum with a vast collection of ancient weapons, household items, and costumes. Outside, there’s a full-scale Omani village and souk.
- Qurum Beach - Situated in the Al Qurm Area in central Muscat, this beach spans a large area and is one of the busiest due to its proximity to shopping centers and restaurants. However, it will be a photo stop only.
- Mutrah Souq - Next, we’ll visit Muttrah Souk, one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman, dating back 200 years, where you can find various souvenirs.
- Al Alam Palace - The Al Alam Palace, or “Palace of the Flag,” is a ceremonial palace in Old Muscat used by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. One of six royal residences, it has a history of over 200 years and was built under Imam Sultan bin Ahmed, the 7th direct grandfather of Sultan Qaboos.
- Al Jalali Fort - Al Jalali Fort, also known as Ash Sharqiya Fort, is located in the harbor of Old Muscat. Built by the Portuguese in the 1580s to protect the harbor, it was captured by Omani forces in 1650 and later rebuilt.
- Mirani Fort - Fort Al-Mirani, originally constructed by the Portuguese, is situated in the harbor of Old Muscat.
- Al Bustan Palace Spa By The Ritz-Carlton - We’ll stop for a photo at the Al Bustan Palace Hotel, known for having the best lobby in the hotel.
What's Included
- Bottled water provided throughout the tour
- English-speaking Omani tour guide
- Fuel included
- Travel in a comfortable 4WD vehicle
- Salon car available for parties of two
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off service to hotel, port, or airport in the Muscat area
- Bottled water provided throughout the tour
- English-speaking Omani tour guide
- Fuel included
- Travel in a comfortable 4WD vehicle
- Salon car available for parties of two
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off service to hotel, port, or airport in the Muscat area
What's Not Included
- Royal Opera House - 7.9 USD per person
- Bait Al Zubair Museum - 6 USD per person
- Lunch
- Royal Opera House - 7.9 USD per person
- Bait Al Zubair Museum - 6 USD per person
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Dress Code for Grand Mosque, Muscat When visiting the Grand Mosque, please remember to dress modestly. This includes covering your arms and legs, and avoiding tight-fitting clothing. Women and girls aged seven and older are required to cover their hair.
- Sultan Qaboos Mosque is open only from 8-11 am and close every Friday
- Dress Code for Grand Mosque, Muscat When visiting the Grand Mosque, please remember to dress modestly. This includes covering your arms and legs, and avoiding tight-fitting clothing. Women and girls aged seven and older are required to cover their hair.
- Sultan Qaboos Mosque is open only from 8-11 am and close every Friday
Location
Sultan Qaboos
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
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(38 Ratings)
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Goplaces08632249481
Apr 17, 2025
Successful experience - We took numerous photos at Sultan Kabbus bin Said mosque, a floating market, and a number of places I don’t remember for my first time visiting the Sultanate
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563bagusm
Apr 2, 2025
Unforgettable Muscat City tour - Muscat is truly a beautiful city, with the combination of mountain and sea, lot of historic places. The trip was very nice, accompanied by brother Muneer, that give us the experience rather than just a tour.
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108bhavanad
Mar 30, 2025
Great experience - Our city trip was made very special thanks to our guide Said Al kiyumi.
We visited many places and learnt about the local history and culture.
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273prashantd
Mar 30, 2025
Muscat city tour - We took Muscat city tour with our guide Said Al kiyumi.
He is very knowledgeable and explained to us in detail about the places we visited.
We highly recommend him in case you are visiting Muscat.
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S9396ygjonnyh
Mar 8, 2025
Just a brilliant first day in Oman - A wonderful day with Amer and Khaled, who looked after us fantastically. Such kind and wise guides, and Muscat is a beautiful city. Ended the day eating fabulous seafood by the water. Highly recommended!
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Traveltom82
Feb 10, 2025
Amazing Experience with Sunshine Tours - Amazing trip with Sunshine Tours and guide Aziz! I spent a lot of time researching which company to go with and glad I chose Sunshine.
This was an excellent tour of Muscat including beautiful places such as the Grand Mosque, Opera House, Forts, Palace, and delicious food for dinner!
A++
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Road55876036084
Dec 8, 2024
Nice Muscat city tour - We had a great time visiting Muscat with Saif. We saw many buildings and visited the Grand Mosque in detail. Very interesting city tour.
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886maksatt
Dec 3, 2024
Best traveler guide in Muskat - The city trip was amazing. I discovered so many interesting information about Oman for myself. Beautiful country, clean city, very good people
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Stay00031777894
Nov 5, 2024
God's Blessing on Earth. Beautiful Country! - This Trip was Amazing! Ahmed showed me all around Muscat and told me about the History. I enjoyed visiting the Qaboos Masjid and i will be visiting Oman again!
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Nabbasm
Oct 31, 2024
Very nice - It was really nice, the guide waited patiently as I was shopping and very helpful , english was good too , I would recommend this service to others coming to muscat
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