Full Day Private Muscat City Tour

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About this activity

Tours are especially helpful for travelers, who want to see what Muscat can offer Tours are cultural and historical and you can had fun either. You can also build your confidence in trying new things

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Sunshine Tours Oman

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: bottled water during the tour
Included: Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
Included: Fuel
Included: 4wd vehicle / comfortable
Included: Salon Car for 2 pax
Included: Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/port/airport (Muscat Area)

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance fees: Royal Opera House
Not included: Entrance fees: Bait Al Zubair Museum

Itinerary

Sultan Qaboos

45 min

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

45 min Admission not included

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

45 min Admission not included

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

10 min

This beach lies in Al Qurm 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

one hour

Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souk one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back two hundred years
Al Alam Palace

30 min

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

Fort Al-Mirani is a fort, originally built by the Portuguese, in the harbour of the city of Old Muscat, Oman.
Al Bustan Palace Spa By The Ritz-Carlton

5 min

A visit in Al Bustan Palace Hotel with a photo stop in the best lobby of the hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

IntercityHotel Bawshar Muscat
Haffa House Hotel
Swiss-Belinn Muscat
Golden Tulip Muscat
Royal Crown Hotel
Dolphin Hotel
Muscat Express Hotel
Crowne Plaza Muscat By IHG
Park Inn by Radisson Muscat
Grand Millennium Muscat
HOTEL FRANKINCENSE MUSCAT
Radisson Collection Muscat, Hormuz Grand

and 54 more pickup points

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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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