Private Full-Day Muscat City Tour
Overview
Visiting the top highlight sights in Muscat
Grand Mosque
Al Qurum Beach
Fish Market
Mutrah Market
Mutrah Fort
Al Zubair Museum
Al Alam Palace
Royal Opera House
• Private Full day Muscat city tour
• Learn more about the culture and history of Oman
• Pick up and drop off your Hotels, Port (For shore excursions passengers),
Airport, Residence
Grand Mosque
Al Qurum Beach
Fish Market
Mutrah Market
Mutrah Fort
Al Zubair Museum
Al Alam Palace
Royal Opera House
• Private Full day Muscat city tour
• Learn more about the culture and history of Oman
• Pick up and drop off your Hotels, Port (For shore excursions passengers),
Airport, Residence
Inclusions
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle Saloon or 4WD
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- English speaking Guide
- Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence Pick up and drop off
- Private tour
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Bait Al Zubair
- Entry/Admission - Royal Opera House
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sultan Qaboos, Sultan Qaboos, Muscat Governorate
Start your tour with the Grand Mosque of Oman, the Mosque of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said one of the landmarks of Oman (open daily between 0800-1100 Hrs. except Fridays/holidays) this mosque was open on 4th of May 2001
Dress code: Women should wear attire covering their arms and legs and should cover their heads with a scarf. Men should wear a normal shirt and trousers)
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Mutrah Fish Market, Samakh, Muscat 113 Oman
From Grand Mosque on the way to the fish market we drive through ministries and embassies area also we drive through Marvelous Beach Street in Al Qurum, Visit the Fish and Vegetable Market. local people buying and selling fresh fish and seafood.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mutrah Souq, Mutrah Market Near Mutrah Corniche, Muscat Oman
From the fish market, just a short drive to Mutrah Souq visit Mutrah Souq, Oman’s largest Traditional Souq.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mutrah Fort, Al Bahri Road, Muscat 113 Oman
Muttrah Fort is located on a mountain ridge, overlooking both the city and bay of muttrah with its towers and ramparts, it was in an ideal position to protect muttrah from attacks from both the sea and inland.
Originally an Omani fort said to have been built in the year 1507 the Portuguese later added two towers and a curtain wall during the latter part of the 18th century the fort underwent further development and enhancement under the Al Busaidi dynasty when the curtain walls were doubled and further towers added.
Muttrah fort was restored by the ministry of heritage and culture in 1980
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bait Al Zubair, Al-Saidiya Street, Muscat 113 Oman
From there visit Bait Al Zubair Museum. For a fine display of Omani culture and history and information about the Royal Family
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Al Alam Palace, Waterfront Oman
Continue your trip to visit old Muscat and see the Al Alam Palace have a little walk in the palace yard continue your walk behind the palace to see the twin forts of Jalali and Mirani, been built in the 16th century by the Portuguese.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Royal Opera House, Al Kharijiyah Street, Muscat 113 Oman
From there visit the Royal Opera house, He is majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said Sultan of Oman has been always a fan of classical music and arts, In 2001, the sultan ordered the building of an opera house, And It was officially opened on October 12, 2011, the Royal Opera House reflects unique contemporary Omani architecture, and has the capacity to accommodate a maximum of 1, 100 people. The opera house complex consists of a concert theater, auditorium, formal landscaped gardens, cultural market with retail, luxury restaurants, and an art center for musical, theatrical, and operatic productions.
Duration: 35 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sultan Qaboos, Sultan Qaboos, Muscat Governorate
Start your tour with the Grand Mosque of Oman, the Mosque of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said one of the landmarks of Oman (open daily between 0800-1100 Hrs. except Fridays/holidays) this mosque was open on 4th of May 2001
Dress code: Women should wear attire covering their arms and legs and should cover their heads with a scarf. Men should wear a normal shirt and trousers)
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Mutrah Fish Market, Samakh, Muscat 113 Oman
From Grand Mosque on the way to the fish market we drive through ministries and embassies area also we drive through Marvelous Beach Street in Al Qurum, Visit the Fish and Vegetable Market. local people buying and selling fresh fish and seafood.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mutrah Souq, Mutrah Market Near Mutrah Corniche, Muscat Oman
From the fish market, just a short drive to Mutrah Souq visit Mutrah Souq, Oman’s largest Traditional Souq.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mutrah Fort, Al Bahri Road, Muscat 113 Oman
Muttrah Fort is located on a mountain ridge, overlooking both the city and bay of muttrah with its towers and ramparts, it was in an ideal position to protect muttrah from attacks from both the sea and inland.
Originally an Omani fort said to have been built in the year 1507 the Portuguese later added two towers and a curtain wall during the latter part of the 18th century the fort underwent further development and enhancement under the Al Busaidi dynasty when the curtain walls were doubled and further towers added.
Muttrah fort was restored by the ministry of heritage and culture in 1980
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bait Al Zubair, Al-Saidiya Street, Muscat 113 Oman
From there visit Bait Al Zubair Museum. For a fine display of Omani culture and history and information about the Royal Family
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Al Alam Palace, Waterfront Oman
Continue your trip to visit old Muscat and see the Al Alam Palace have a little walk in the palace yard continue your walk behind the palace to see the twin forts of Jalali and Mirani, been built in the 16th century by the Portuguese.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Royal Opera House, Al Kharijiyah Street, Muscat 113 Oman
From there visit the Royal Opera house, He is majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said Sultan of Oman has been always a fan of classical music and arts, In 2001, the sultan ordered the building of an opera house, And It was officially opened on October 12, 2011, the Royal Opera House reflects unique contemporary Omani architecture, and has the capacity to accommodate a maximum of 1, 100 people. The opera house complex consists of a concert theater, auditorium, formal landscaped gardens, cultural market with retail, luxury restaurants, and an art center for musical, theatrical, and operatic productions.
Duration: 35 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
SusanDoddbtv
February 2020
My teenage daughter and I arranged a full day stopover in Muscat, with plans to get out and see the city. I have always found fabulous itineraries on trip advisor that have laid out the best ways to visit certain destinations in only a day’s time, but for Muscat I really only saw suggestions for ...
My teenage daughter and I arranged a full day stopover in Muscat, with plans to get out and see the city. I have always found fabulous itineraries on trip advisor that have laid out the best ways to visit certain destinations in only a day’s time, but for Muscat I really only saw suggestions for booking a tour. I had never been on a tour before, and being rather introverted, I’ve always preferred getting around on my own. I have to say, though, from the instant I received my first correspondence from Discover Oman Tours (a very quick response to my email inquiry!) to the moment my daughter and I were returned to the airport, I was nothing but impressed. I was thrilled that Abdullah met us at the airport that morning, as I’d read so many wonderful things about him. Our schedule was a little odd, so he made every effort to accommodate us within the general framework of this tour. This city of Muscat and all it’s buildings, history and people is just stunning, and there’s no way we would have gained such insight or appreciation without the experience of our guide. Abdullah is so knowledgeable and was so incredibly patient with all of my questions about the history, economy and cultural practices (I’m sure I was so annoying!) but Abdullah provided me with thoughtful responses and was gracious enough to overlook the ignorance that I’m sure was inherent in many of my questions. I am an educator and I travel a lot, but I told Abdullah at the end of our tour that I learned more from him in one day than I had learned about anything in a very long time. The only thing I would have done differently would have been to get a full night’s rest before the morning of the tour. My daughter and I had spent the better part of two days in the air with stopping to sleep and we did get quite tired/jet lagged by the end of the day. We were so excited to be there that it didn’t make too much of difference, but next time (and there will definitely be a next time!!) we’ll get some sleep first. The other great thing about this company is that they offer a variety of tours and they all sound amazing. This company is so well run and feels very focused on customer satisfaction. I just can’t say enough great things about it. Thank you, Abdullah, for your kindness, your enthusiasm, and your willingness to share your wonderful city with us. This was a day I will never forget 🧡asingh340
March 2023
Excellent experience. Five stars Jamal gave me and my parents a wonderful tour around Muscat. He was very professional and extremely well organised. Jamal was very friendly and we gained a lot of education about the City and of Oman. We enjoyed our time and we got to see everything we wanted t...
Excellent experience. Five stars Jamal gave me and my parents a wonderful tour around Muscat. He was very professional and extremely well organised. Jamal was very friendly and we gained a lot of education about the City and of Oman. We enjoyed our time and we got to see everything we wanted to. It was a pleasure to see so much and learn so much. Jamal gave us a very memorable time. The memories will last a lifetimeAMRITPAL_S
March 2023
Excellent tour Had a great time and got to see everything we wanted to Our guide was very friendly. Most professional and our day was very well organised.
Excellent tour Had a great time and got to see everything we wanted to Our guide was very friendly. Most professional and our day was very well organised.