Private Muscat City Tour - Half Day Tour
Private Muscat City Tour - Half Day Tour
Explore the best of this charming city, one of Arabia's prettiest capitals, and soak in its setting wedged between the Al Hajar Mountains and Gulf of Oman. Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, shop at Muttrah Souk, explore some famous spots around Muscat.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Royal Opera House
Royal Opera House is Closed If Friday - Just Outside for Photo Stop Only.
45 minutesSultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is Closed If Friday (For Friday Prayer) Just only Outside for Photo Stop.
15 minutesAl Alam Palace
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 sultan 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.
30 minutesAl Jalali Fort
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.
30 minutesMuscat Governorate
Fort Al-Mirani is a fort, originally built by the Portuguese, in the harbour of the city of Old Muscat, Oman.
30 minutesMutrah Souq
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
1 hourIncluded
- Bottled water
- Transportation 4WD or Salon Vehicle / Comfortable
- Omani Tour Guide English & Arabic Speaking
- Pick up and Drop off Hotel/Airport/Port (Muscat Area)
- Opera House Entrance Fee
- Fuel
- Entry/Admission - Royal Opera House
Not Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- 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
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.