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Muscat Full Day Private Tour: Explore Historical and Cultural Landmarks
5.0
30 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
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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(30 Ratings)
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743maritav
Mar 26, 2024
A perfect tour for getting unforgettable impressions of Muscat and surroundings - On our second day in Oman our very friendly and competent tour guide Saif showed us not only all these beautiful buildings, places and landscapes in and around Muscat but also gave us a lot of information about these sightseeings and about Oman history, culture and religion. We also appreciated his very good knowledge in English and his practical tips for our further journey in Oman.
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Markdo1158lj
Mar 16, 2024
a great tour! recommended! - a great tour. thoroughly recommended. Faisal was great. Very knowledgeable about Muscat, happy to talk about Omani culture and very friendly.
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Mindasues
Mar 7, 2024
Full day Muscat tour was the best! - Mahmood was a wonderful guide and taught us so much about omani history and culture. We had a unique experience at the Islamic cultural center and learned so much about the religion of Islam. We had the best Omani food at a local restaurant! We were able to hit all the highlights in a one day tour but could easily spend more time here. This tour is a must to truly appreciate this beautiful country and I highly recommend Mahmood!
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Keenabonina
Feb 17, 2024
Said Al-Kiyumi is Oman's best kept secret! - Said Al-Kiyumi was my guide today as we explored Muscat. Not only is Said Al-Kiyumi a wealth of knowledge, but he is so funny and so kind. Said went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and happy. Was super flexible all day allowing us explore at our own pace.
Said took out to the Souk, usually an experience that can be very challenging for many westerners, Said was right there helping us barter and making sure we were getting the right price for what we got! Our hero!
There are not enough words to explain our experience to Said. Ultimately, I highly recommend that you request him. He is a very wonderful guide and shows so much passion for the beautiful country he lives in. I work in the travel industry and I can tell you, he has surpassed all my expectations! Said really goes out of his way to make you have a wonderful day!
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Grandtour19740451279
Jan 22, 2024
Discover Muscat - We have been to several wonderful places in and around Muscat: Moschee, Opera, Souk, Corniche, Old Town, Sultan Palace, …
Our guide, Abdulmajeed explained everything very detailed and could give answers to each question. We can emphazise him.
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Nagisettyr
Dec 30, 2023
Superb - We visited Oman on December 29 and 30 of 2023. Both City tour and Wadi Al Arbeieen tour was operated by Sun Shine Tours. We are happy the way they treated and shown their country. Even they offered Lunch and hospitality is superb. Our tour guide cum transporter is both Abdulla and Faisal are so pleasing and helpful. We can opt them for their services which are 5 star ⭐️
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Malaycaa2022
Dec 19, 2023
Best trip with my friends - Me and my friends visiting oman for the firstime, we have a excellent trip and our guide was so perfect. Highly recommend this trip
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Marc_p
Nov 30, 2023
We had the best time in Muscat! - Mussab is a fantastic guide. We arrived at the meeting point earlier than scheduled and he was already there to meet us. There was a basic itinerary but he was also open to suggestions from us. We had a great day, were able to see all we wanted to see, learned so much about Muscat and arrived in plenty of time back to the ship. This tour company takes care of you like family.
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Michaelbp1899gc
Sep 16, 2023
Muscat Day Tour - Khalid Al Siyabi took us on a fantastic tour of Muscat including the old town. He was very kind and knowledgable, perfect for a couples tour. Highly recommended.
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James
Sep 8, 2023
A memorable and perfect day! - I had the best day exploring Muscat with my tour guide Khalil! I was only in Muscat for 1 day and was unsure where to go or how to get around so I booked at full day private tour. Khalil was the perfect guide with everything organised. He was very friendly and welcoming with a wealth of local knowledge, which made for a very interesting time! We went to lots of places all around Muscat which were incredibly beautiful and full of history. A truly memorable and enjoyable day, I learnt and experienced many new things! Thank you Khalil! شكزاً جزيلاً خليل!
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