Discover Muscat: Full-Day City Tour with Lunch

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Discover Muscat: Full-Day City Tour with Lunch

By GidOman

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8h
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Muscat with a full-day tour designed to showcase the city's most iconic landmarks. Begin your day at the awe-inspiring Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture.
Continue to the elegant Royal Opera House, reflecting Oman's commitment to arts and culture. Next, stroll along the bustling Mutrah Corniche, explore the traditional fish market, and shop for unique souvenirs at the historic old souq.
After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, the tour takes you to the majestic Al Alam Palace, the ceremonial residence of His Majesty the Sultan. Explore the nearby Mirani Fort, a 16th-century fortress offering stunning views of the harbour.
Conclude your journey at the National Museum, where you'll delve into Oman's rich cultural heritage through its carefully curated exhibits. This tour is the perfect way to experience the essence of Muscat in a single day, combining history, culture, and breathtaking scenery.

Activity location

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Sultan Qaboos St,
- 113, Muscat, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

Heritage Gift Shop
- 1
- Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman

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City tour - Meeting point

8h
English

Duration: 6 hours
Air conditioned Bus or Car
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00 AM

Price details

AU$98.82 x 1 AdultAU$98.82

Total

Until Sun, 22 Feb

Discover Muscat: Full-Day City Tour with Lunch

8h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:00 AM

Price details

AU$141.17 x 1 AdultAU$141.17

Total

Until Sun, 22 Feb

What's included, what's not

Bottled water
Guided visit to Mutrah Corniche, fish market, and old souq
Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or designated location in Muscat
Comfortable air-conditioned transport throughout the tour
Expert local guide with extensive knowledge of Muscat's history and culture
Entry fees to Royal Opera House ($8.50 per person)
Lunch at local restaurant(paid separately from the menu)(except during the month of Ramadan)
Personal expenses such as souvenirs or additional snacks
Any additional activities or attractions not specified in the itinerary
Travel insurance or medical coverage
Entry fees to National Museum($13 per person)

Know before you book

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

The first sight on the tour is Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque which is truly a masterpiece of the world architecture. It took 6 years to erect it and in 2001 it was successfully opened. This mosque is a traditional light Islamic building made from sandstone and marble. It has got 5 minarets – one main and 4 side minarets which create a special distinctive look. The internal design is rich in mosaics, huge handmade Persian carpets and chandeliers decorated with crystals.

Royal Opera House

1h
Admission ticket not included

The pearl of the Oman musical and stage art.

Muttrah

Mutrah Souq, Mutrah Market Near Mutrah Corniche. That’s an ideal place if you want to have a look at the ordinary life of Oman. Just go along the rows, look for the items, bargain and have fun as here you can find everything starting from spices finishing traditional rugs, vases or just souvenirs.

Al Mirani Fort

45m
Admission ticket not included

You can admire the beauty of Muscat from the observation deck at the fort.

Al Alam Palace

15m
Admission ticket not included

Residence of Sultan Qaboos. From both sides the forts surround the palace, so you’ll likely enjoy the magnificent scenery. Located in the centre of the city, it always attracts a lot of visitors and, although, people are not allowed to go in, they can easily go around and take cool photos.

The National Museum

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

Bait Al Zubair is cultural foundation started initially with a private museum that opened its carved wooden doors to the public in 1998. It is funded by its founders, the Zubair family. In 2005 the family established the Bait Al Zubair Foundation as the cultural and social arm of the family-owned business, The Zubair Corporation. The Foundation manages the cultural space and develops projects relating to culture and heritage, the arts, the community, history and publishing. Bait al Zubair displays the family’s collection of Omani artefacts that spans a number of centuries, and is considered to be the finest that is privately owned. Its ethnographic artefacts reflect highly specialised inherited skills that define Oman’s society, both past and present. It is one of the country’s architectural icons and in 1999 was the proud recipient of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos’ Award for Architectural Excellence, the first time it was awarded in Oman.

Ramssa Omani Restaurant

1h
Admission ticket not included

Enjoy a lunch with national cuisine in Ramssa Omani restaurant (or in a similar restaurant)

Location

Activity location

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Sultan Qaboos St,
- 113, Muscat, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

Heritage Gift Shop
- 1
- Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman

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