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Nizwa Fortress Tour: Explore Oman's Ancient Capital
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47 Ratings
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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687ektab
Nov 7, 2025
Awesome trip - Amazing trip with help and guidance of Muneer bhai. This was one of the best trips with his guidance and support. He not only knows the place well but also makes u feel comfortable everywhere. At every stage he knew before hand what we needed. A big thanks to Sunshine tours for having so well mannered and well cultured people on board.
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Kawalguri
Nov 7, 2025
Incredible display of Omani Hospitality by Muneer! - Muneer was an absolutely outstanding guide — knowledgeable, friendly and punctual. He made our trip effortless and unforgettable. Highly recommended!
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O7591iyjoelk
Nov 6, 2025
Incredible day at Nizwa and Jabel Akhadar - Amazing experience with Khalfan, walking through the city of Nizwa with history and culture, and then going to Jabel Akhadar which was surprisingly cold and at quite some height, this was well organised, well planned and well explained. We ended the day at the Birkat al mouz which had a great view of the palm trees from the top. Oman has so much to offer and I’m glad it was done with Oman Sharing Tours.
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Ian
Nov 4, 2025
Day tour to Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar - Amazing day tour to Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar. The views from the mountain and the walk through the local fruit trees has been the highlight of Oman - a beautiful part of a beautiful country. The fort at Nizwa was very interesting and Nizwa souk was very relaxed with a chance to buy local products. Also stopped to see the ancient irrigation systems which was fascinating and got to try local dates, sweets, Omani bread and Omani tea and coffee as well as a nice lunch with great views in the mountains. The guide, Muneer, was fantastic, arrived early for pick up, drove very safely, was very helpful and informative and always checked if I needed anything and took some great pictures for me. Would definitely recommend going to this part of Oman and taking a tour with Muneer.
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Sj610
Oct 30, 2025
Amazing day in the mountains. - Our family of three had an amazing time exploring Nizwa and the area around with the incredible Badar, who was patient, knowledgeable and friendly. The trip was a well paced with Badar showing us minor sights things along the way that weren't strictly on the itinerary. At no point did we feel rushed. I would definitely recommend this Agency and of course, Badar, to anyone contemplating a trip around Oman.
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Ami2118
Oct 25, 2025
Wonderful experience to explore Oman lead by Yousef! - I had a wonderful experience! Yousef was my tour guide, and he catered and personalized our tour based on my mom and i’s preferences and was always happy to explain on the tour about the background or place where we were going. He’s super calm, patient, and knowledgeable and was such a pleasure to have him be our tour guide! He talked about Oman and gave us some historical background during the long ride and was also super understanding and accommodating because we ran overtime due to traffic and my mom and I spending extra time in certain parts of the trip, as my mom and I enjoy taking photos and exploring every corner. Truly such a beautiful country and so glad I did this trip to explore! Yousef was truly so personable and kind he even got us Oman bread and Karak tea because we had not tried it before! Would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to do this trip!
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429beenak
Oct 24, 2025
A Wonderful Cultural Experience - Our private day trip with Oman Sharing Tours to Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Souq, and Jebel Akhdar was absolutely delightful. From the very beginning, everything was well-planned and relaxed.
Our guide, Mr. Amer, was exceptional — polite, patient, and full of knowledge about Oman’s culture and history. He shared fascinating stories about Nizwa’s architecture, the old defense systems, and how the Falaj irrigation works. His passion for his country really showed in every detail.
He also took us to beautiful viewpoints on Green Mountain. It was a day filled with history, nature, and warmth. Thank you, Mr. Amer, for making it so special.
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Road450279
Oct 14, 2025
From Ancient Forts to Mountain Peaks — An Unforgettable Journey, More Than a Tour — A Beautiful Human Experience - 제목: 오만의 따뜻함을 느낄 수 있었던 최고의 하루
이번에 딸과 함께한 Nizwa와 Jebel Akhdar 일일 투어는 정말 잊지 못할 경험이었습니다.
가이드님은 하루 종일 한결같이 친절하고 차분하셨고, 오만의 역사와 문화에 대해 자세히 설명해 주셔서 여행이 훨씬 더 의미 있게 느껴졌습니다.
특히 돌아오는 길에 고속도로에서 사고가 나서 한 시간 이상 지체되었는데, 그 상황에서도 서두르지 않고 안전을 최우선으로 하시며 끝까지 침착하게 운전하셨습니다. 무더운 날씨 속에서 10시간 가까운 여정과 장시간으 운전에도 피곤한 기색 하나 없이 저희를 배려해 주셔서 정말 감사했습니다.
그리고 마지막에 따뜻한 오만식 카락티(Karak tea)에 여러 가지 씨앗과 견과류를 넣어 직접 대접해 주셨는데, 그 세심한 마음이 너무 감동적이었습니다. 덕분에 피로도 잊고, 오만 사람들의 진심 어린 친절함을 느낄 수 있었던 하루였습니다.
이 투어는 단순히 명소를 둘러보는 여행이 아니라, 오만의 따뜻한 마음을 만날 수 있는 소중한 경험이었습니다. 진심으로 추천드립니다.
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Sibelm618
Oct 6, 2025
Great family adventure day - Had a great day, very well planned. Tour guide Jihad was very knowledgeable and kind. Car was clean and spacious with AC! Highly recommend this tour for those who don’t have a lot of time in Oman, but want to see history and culture.
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240nithins
Oct 5, 2025
Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar Day trip - We had fun filled trip to Nizwa Souq, Nizwa Fort, Jebel Akhdar, and Birkat al Mouz heritage village with Sunshine Tours. The tour was well planned around a day and suited us since we were travelling with a toddler.
The crowd wasn't much in any of the places since we went on a Thursday and the experience was positive. We were accompanied by Ali Aljabri as our guide. Ali shared so much about Oman's history and its culture that the entire trip was an eye opener for us about Oman. Ali's friendly nature made us feel as if we we went on a trip with a family member.
We loved the Birkat al Mouz part of the trip the most since we could see how real Omani villages of yesterday looked like. The cafe there was also nice and we had Karak which was refreshing.
Highly recommended trip for understanding more about Oman!
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