Heritage private Tour by classic carts

4.9 (53 reviews) 35 min Free cancellation Private tour

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4.9

Mud houses ruins — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Start point of the tour at Nizwa Fort — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Exploring the history of Oman with a moving cart that feel you are living in the past.

The tour is comfortable as you are driven by an echo, quite and classic looking cart.

Suitable for all ages and interactive.

visitors will see the daily social life in most conservative cities in the country in term of custom and living style.

A tourism tour of about 30-40 minutes around the old village, al Aqr, in Nizwa. The tour explores the city's heritage village, historical ruins, old irrigation system and architectural mud houses. The tour is by echo carts, educational, interactive and entertaining.

The tour guide will explain some architectural information about the mud houses

The tour is like passing through open museums while seated, open cart and being close to the real old life of Oman.

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At a glance

Duration: 35 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, English
Operated by: Nizwa Tourism Carts

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–13 years) · Adults (14–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

Nizwa Fort Oman

Passing by

Bypassing at Nizwa fort without entry. Visitors will see Nizwa fort from outside. Some information will be presented about the fort and the surrounding building
Nizwa

20 min

Al Aqur village in Nizwa, the visitor will be driven through this ancient village and see old mud houses, renovated buildings, Al Aqur wall and the irrigation channels. Each land mark will be breifly explained by the guide. Short video will be presented at the Tanoor location. Visitors can take pictures.
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Nizwa Souq

Passing by
- Starting from Nizwa Fort and see the entrance of the fort
- Pass by through the old village, Al Aqr
- Stop at the heritage old houses and explain about the Omani architecture
- Shawathna Mosque, pass by, a 1000 years old mosque (no entry)
- Al Aqr Wall, pass by, A heritage wall built around 400 years ago
- Omani irrigation channels, pass by.
- BBQ pit, short video will be played to show how the tandoor is ignited
- Al Bustan inn, a renovated houses in a garden
Visitors will pass by Nizwa central market.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our guide will be waiting for travelers at the starting points with black carts marked with “NizwaTourismCarts” logo.

Travelers can contact us in case help is needed.
Near Nizwa Fort's main gate; we can be recognized with black classic carts marked with the “NizwaTourismCarts” logo.

End point

Our guide will be waiting for travelers at the starting points with black carts marked with “NizwaTourismCarts” logo.

Travelers can contact us in case help is needed.
Near Nizwa Fort's main gate; we can be recognized with black classic carts marked with the “NizwaTourismCarts” logo.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

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Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Coffee: In the midway during this tour, you will experience the Omani hospitality theme and have Omani coffee with dates!

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Private Heritage Tour Around Nizwa with Transportation