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Nizwa Fortress Tour: Explore Oman's Ancient Capital
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Muscat
Nizwa, the erstwhile capital of Oman, beckons visitors to the renowned Nizwa Fortress, now a museum displaying the fort’s history and the region’s heritage. As you meander through the bastion, you are treated to breathtaking vistas of the age-old city of Nizwa and the adjacent mountain ranges.
Nizwa, the erstwhile capital of Oman, beckons visitors to the renowned Nizwa Fortress, now a museum displaying the fort’s history and the region’s heritage. As you meander through the bastion, you are treated to breathtaking vistas of the age-old city of Nizwa and the adjacent mountain ranges.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Nizwa Fort Oman - We depart Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. Visit to the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, the for is a museum that showcases the history of the fort and surrounding area. Walking through the fortress you get to see amazing views of the ancient town and the nearby mountains. This impressive fortress was a base used in the…
- Nizwa Fort Oman - We depart Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. Visit to the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, the for is a museum that showcases the history of the fort and surrounding area. Walking through the fortress you get to see amazing views of the ancient town and the nearby mountains. This impressive fortress was a base used in the military to hold off the hardest attacks and seiges.
- Nizwa Souk - Next to the fortress is the large Nizwa Souq, a local marketplace that offers a variety of goods including jewelry, pottery, fish, and meats. The list goes on!
- Birkat Al Mouz Ruins - After, we drive to the foot of Jebel Akhdar, an old village called Birkat Al Mauz
- Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman - then after visit the Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn, one of the 5 irrigation system heritage by UNESCO.
- Jebel Akhdar - From there we go up to Jebel Akhdar. Also known as the Green Mountain, Jebel Akhdar houses many fruit plantations and rose gardens. Take the time to walk through the hills and cherish the valley views. There is a lot Jebel Akhdar has to offer.
What's Included
- English-speaking Omani tour guide
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
- Refreshments provided with water during the tour
- Comfortable transportation in a 4WD vehicle
- English-speaking Omani tour guide
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
- Refreshments provided with water during the tour
- Comfortable transportation in a 4WD vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Nizwa Fort fee 5 OMR or 13 USD per person
- All personal things
- Lunch
- Nizwa Fort fee 5 OMR or 13 USD per person
- All personal things
Additional Information
- Children under 5 years old can join the tour free of charge.
- We do pick up and drop off anywhere in Muscat area
- Children under 5 years old can join the tour free of charge.
- We do pick up and drop off anywhere in Muscat area
Location
Muscat
We offer pick-up services from anywhere within the Muscat area.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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(31 Ratings)
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Zahrahd2025
Aug 4, 2025
Amazing sites and lots of heritage - My family and I went on the Nizwa day tour and got to see Jabl Akhdar with Brother Said Al Kiyumi. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the sites and gave us lots of useful and interesting information. Loved this tour and would recommend to everyone especially with Brother Said Al Kiyumi, he was very kind and accommodating.
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Charlieca9364bm
Aug 3, 2025
Amazing historical tour and mountain views visit - Our third and final tour worh Oman Sharing Tour was with Said Al Kiyumi took us back in time to Nizwa fort and castle with his encyclopedic knowledge; and also the lovely souq where we bought items. It was lovely to see some of the history and ancient monuments. The drive to the amazing views of Jabal al Akhdar where we had a lovely meal at a Persian restaurant.
Finished the day at Birkat al Mous where we visited the abandoned village of Harat Simbani, last rebuilt in the 17th century, and lastly the UNESCO heritage water channels Falaj al Khatmain also at Birkat.
We learned so much from Said, and it was lovely having him as our tour guide and host.
Despite forgetting some items we bought at Nizwa fort in the boot of the 4WD, he came back to our hotel and dropped them off. Lovely man, he is a credit to Oman Sharing Tours and to Oman. Oman is such a lovely safe place. Highly recommend this country and this tour, and Said Al Kiyumi.
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484zainabr
Aug 2, 2025
Nizwa Fort and Jabel Akhder tour - We had an amazing time today at Nizwa Souq, Nizwa Fort, Jabel Akhdar, Diana point and the old village of Barakat Al Mauz and UNESCO irrigation channel. This experience was amazing because of our most experienced, patient and knowledgeable tour guide Said Al Kiyumi who departed his detailed at excellent knowledge from the point of departing from our hotel. He shared his knowledge on the mosques, architecture, landmarks and fort that kept us interested and engaged throughout. I liked his quizzes along the way and his attention to detail when visiting every site. He was attentive to our prayer needs and navigated us safely through the old village and irrigation channel and took lots of beautiful pictures throughout the trip. Said Al Kiyumi also gave us some family time at the Iranian restaurant where we enjoyed the food and views. The drive up and down the mountains was thrilling and we felt safe with him as our tour guide. Thank you very much for the whole day's experience and for dropping off items we left in the car by accident. A very kind gesture. Request Said Al Kiyumi as your tour guide. You will have an amazing experience.
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Scenic22086932557
Jul 5, 2025
Nizwa - vibes of Oman - Nizwa, the old capital of Oman, is definitely worth a visit, especially early on Friday morning when the famous goat market opens. Nizwa Fort, the former residence of the Omani Imam, is also near. I went there with my tour guide, Khalil from Oman Sharing Tours, and it was avery pleasant and comfortable trip, ending with a coffee in Jebel Akhdar, probably the only cool place in Oman in the summer.
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Angelicapk2800cy
Jun 8, 2025
Oman trip - We had an amazing day exploring Nizwa and Jabel Akhdar with Sunshine tours (sharing tours Oman). Our guide Mr. Muneer was extremely knowledgable and gave us excellent insights about Nizwa. He was very friendly and a fun guide. It was a wonderful trip and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would recommend anyone coming to Oman to choose Sunshine tours.
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102anisiap
Jun 8, 2025
Oman trip - Mr Muneer an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable and speaks good English. A safe and cautious driver. Our time and money well spent in covering our tour of Nizwa fort and Jebel Akhdar.
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Explorermode
Jun 5, 2025
Trip to Nizwa and Jebel Akbar - Our guide, Nasr, was very helpful, knowledgeable and kind. He was punctual and picked us up at our hotel. The car was very comfortable and we were offered some tea, delicious Omani bread and water on the way to Nizwa. We visited Nizwa souk and Niwza fort. We had the opportunity to buy some spices, sweets, dates and souvenir at the Nizwa souk. Nasr explained Oman's history and gave us an interesting tour at the fort. We then moved to the mountains at Jebel Akhbar and witnessed some amazing views approx 2000m above sea level. We also visited a Palace and old houses in a village on our way back.
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971sugandhar
Dec 27, 2024
Excellent Tour of Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar with a Fantastic Guide - We had a wonderful day exploring Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar with Walid as our guide. He arrived early and patiently waited for us to get ready. Our day began at the Nizwa souq, where Walid guided us through the lively Friday goat market and introduced us to the vibrant shops in the souq. We had the chance to sample Oman’s famous Halwa and explore the spice market. Next, he took us to Nizwa Castle, where he helped capture some great photos. Later, we enjoyed a delightful time at Green Mountain. Walid ensured we had ample time to explore each spot without feeling rushed. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend Nizwa Sharing Tours!
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511mirus
Dec 17, 2024
Oman sharing tour review - Khalid was my private tour guide. Wonderful man who speaks fluent English and very knowledgeable about history of the region. He picked me up from my place of residence and drove all the way to Nizwa and Jabal Al Akhdar. Highly recommend 👍👍👍
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Shirlzk2024
Dec 13, 2024
Amazing day trip - Amazing day trip to Nizwa especially on a Friday, when we visited the cattle market in Nizwa Souq. Fantastic local experience plus got the opportunity to taste the local food delight and buy the freshest fruit. Thanks to our wonderful tour guide, Said Al Kiyumi, who got exceptional driving skills (nail the roads to and down from Al Jabal Al Adkar) and is super knowledgable. Love this tour!
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