Embark on a private half-day tour of Muscat and discover its iconic landmarks, including the Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, and Muttrah Souk. Immerse yourself in Omani culture and indulge in local delicacies along the way.
Embark on a private half-day tour of Muscat and discover its iconic landmarks, including the Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, and Muttrah Souk. Immerse yourself in Omani culture and indulge in local delicacies along the way.
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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque - At around 8:30 AM, the tour will commence in the beautiful city of Muscat, starting with a visit to the Grand Mosque. This mosque features one of the largest single-piece handmade Iranian carpets in the world, weighing an impressive 21 tons and accommodating up to 20,000 worshippers.
(Dress code for the Grand Mosque:…
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque - At around 8:30 AM, the tour will commence in the beautiful city of Muscat, starting with a visit to the Grand Mosque. This mosque features one of the largest single-piece handmade Iranian carpets in the world, weighing an impressive 21 tons and accommodating up to 20,000 worshippers.
(Dress code for the Grand Mosque: Men and women must wear long-sleeved long pants, and ladies must cover their hair.)
- Royal Opera House - The tour will proceed through the ministries and the Royal Opera House area, a leading arts and culture organization in the Sultanate of Oman. The Opera House aims to be a center of excellence in global cultural engagement.
- Qurum Beach - Next, there will be a stop at Qurum Beach for photos, followed by a chance to taste Omani bread with honey and karak tea.
- Mutrah Souq - The journey continues to Muttrah Souq, one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman, dating back two hundred years, where various souvenirs can be found.
- Al Alam Palace - A visit to Al Alam Palace, the official residence of His Majesty, is included.
- Oman - The itinerary also includes a photo stop at the two Portuguese forts, Al Jalali and Al Mirani, which are remarkable to tour and explore, offering numerous photo opportunities. The tour will conclude with a stop at the Parliament for a photo opportunity, capturing some of the best memories in Muscat.
- Bottled water included
- English-speaking Omani tour guide
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off in Muscat area
- Transport in a comfortable 4WD vehicle
- Bottled water included
- English-speaking Omani tour guide
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off in Muscat area
- Transport in a comfortable 4WD vehicle
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Royal Opera House Fee 3 OMR or 8 USD per person
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Royal Opera House Fee 3 OMR or 8 USD per person
We’ll guide you through the stunning city of Muscat, starting with a visit to the magnificent mosque, showcasing one of the largest single-piece handmade Iranian carpets in the world and having the capacity to host up to 20,000 worshippers.
Next, we’ll take a tour around the government buildings and the Royal Opera House vicinity, a premier institution…
We’ll guide you through the stunning city of Muscat, starting with a visit to the magnificent mosque, showcasing one of the largest single-piece handmade Iranian carpets in the world and having the capacity to host up to 20,000 worshippers.
Next, we’ll take a tour around the government buildings and the Royal Opera House vicinity, a premier institution for arts and culture in Oman. The Opera House aims to excel as a hub for global cultural interaction. We’ll then stop at Qurum Beach for photos and sample the local Omani bread complemented with honey and karak tea.
The journey continues at Muttrah Souk, a marketplace where you can find varied keepsakes. It’s one of Oman’s oldest markets. After that, we’ll provide a glimpse of the Al Alam palace, the official residence of His Majesty.
The tour culminates with a visit to the picturesque Portuguese forts of Al Jalali and Al Mirani, which also make for a wonderful photo opportunity.
- Please be aware that every Friday, both the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Royal Opera House are closed. As a result, we will only be able to make a photo stop outside, along with a brief explanation.
- Children under 5 years old can join the tour free of charge.
- The Grand Mosque is open daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and it is closed on Fridays. If your booking is between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, we will only be able to make a photo stop outside, along with a brief explanation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
