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Omani Lunch Experience
Omani Breakfast Experience
Half Day Muscat City with Omani Food Experience
Half Day Muscat City with Omani Food Experience
Muscat City Tour

Half Day Muscat City with Omani Food Experience

By AFAQ Travel & Tourism
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$163 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Pick up 8.00 a.m. Guide will take you to the experience Traditional Omani breakfast with Omani Bread & Karak Tea. Later The city tour begins with a visit to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. This is one of the largest mosques in the Middle East. Later we drive along the picturesque Muttrah Corniche and visit Muttrah Souq which retains the chaotic interest of a traditional Arab market albeit housed under modern timber roofing. Then it will be time to have a photo stop at the official residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, The Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali. From the Palace, you will travel through the old town, here you will pass some of the original houses. After the Tour, Guide will take you to the local restaurant to try Omani food (Omani rice with Meat/fish/chicken/vegetables). Post this our guide will drop you at your hotel/Airport/Port.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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Half Day Muscat City with Omani Food Experience in English
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • Opening hours: Wed 8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$163.21 x 2 AdultsAU$326.42
Total
Price is AU$326.42

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish Speaking Guide cum driver
  • What's includedWhat's includedOmani Break & Tea
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedOmani Rice with Meat/Chicken/Fish/Vegetables
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAnything for Personal Nature

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is open for visitors from 8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. every day except Friday. Friday Mosque will be closed.
  • All visitors are strictly required to adhere to a dress code when visiting the Grand Mosque of Muscat. For men, no shorts or sleeveless tops. For women, acceptable attires include full-length dresses, long-sleeved blouses with long skirts or loose pants that cover your ankles.

Activity itinerary

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
  • 35m
The city tour begins with a visit to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. This is one of the largest mosques in the Middle East, and the only mosque open to non-Muslims and expatriate in Oman.
Mutrah Souq
  • 30m
Later we drive along the picturesque Muttrah Corniche and visit Muttrah Souq which retains the chaotic interest of a traditional Arab market albeit housed under modern timber roofing. You will stroll through the Souq, where you will have the chance to buy Omani specialities like Frankincense, Omani daggers. You can also try your hand at bargaining for beautiful silver handicrafts and scarves. You will also be able to enjoy a moment along the corniche admiring the various cruise ships on the water at Mina Al Sultan Qaboos Port.
Al Alam Palace
  • 10m
Then it will be time to have a photo stop at the official residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, The Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali.
Royal Opera House (Pass by)
The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) is Oman's premier venue for musical arts and culture. The Royal Opera House reflects unique contemporary Omani architecture, and has a capacity to accommodate maximum of 1,100 people.
Al Jalali Fort
  • 10m
The historic forts of Al Jalali and Mirani date back to the 16th century, and (although closed for entry to the general public) define the cityscape of the Omani capital. *Total duration includes travel time.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
    • Sultan Qaboos St,
    • 113, Muscat, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
    • Sultan Qaboos St,
    • 113, Muscat, Oman

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