Nizwa and Jebel Shams Tour: Nature's Refreshing Escape

While city tours are quite popular, some individuals prefer to reconnect with nature and take in breathtaking scenery. If you’re looking to rejuvenate and come back fully refreshed, consider a Nizwa and Jebel Shams Tour!

Nizwa market Nizwa fort
*Jebel Shams Mountain; 3000 meters high

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Nizwa Souk - The site of one of the oldest souqs in the country, this extensive marketplace is dedicated mostly to fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, all of which are housed in separate blocks behind the great, crenellated piece of city wall that overlooks the wadi. Part of the souq (nearest the fort) is dedicated to handicrafts and caters specifically to the passing tourist trade.

What's Included
  • Group transportation by 4WD
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
Location
Nizwa Souk
City Center, Close to the fort
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kate_w
Oct 29, 2025
Amazing - Muadh was our tour guide and he was absolutely fantastic. He was well versed with the history of Oman. He took us to the best places whilst providing us cultural information about Nizwa, Nizwa fort and Jebel Shams. All in all, I wouldn’t have enjoyed this without such a great tour guide! I would highly recommend!
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Nicki
Oct 25, 2025
Wonderful experience with Ali and GidOman Tours - I went on the Nizwa Fort and Jebel Shams tour today with GidOman Tours. Ali was our tour guide and right from the initial contact confirming the time the evening before until drop off he was brilliant. I think it's probably the best organised tour I've ever been on. Ali was professional but friendly, nothing was too much trouble for him, and he went out of his way to make everyone feel included. He was fantastic at providing background knowledge at Nizwa and Jebel Shams, he was a willing photographer, he was mindful of the heat and ensured we stayed hydrated at all times, and he worked in bathroom breaks for us all. It is clear that Ali takes great pride in his work as a tour guide and right from the start he put us at ease. I have been on driving tours in many countries and have at times worried about road safety but Ali's driving was perfect. He read the road, and driving conditions and I definitely felt like I was in safe hands. My only complaint is that I'm flying home Monday and I don't have time to fit another tour in with Ali and GidOman Tours. I 100% recommend this tour and if you're lucky enough to get Ali as your guide then you can be assured you'll have a wonderful experience
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Haroonq717
Oct 7, 2025
10/10 - We had such a great time! Our guide, Fahad very kind and helpful. Would highly recommend. An unforgettable experience. Thank you!
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Hyl7596
Oct 4, 2025
Great day trip from Muscat - Our driver/guide Yaqoob was great. He's knowledgeable, friendly and did his best to make sure "everyone is happy" as he would always say. We saw the items in the itinerary but he also stopped at the water irrigation system as a bonus for the day. Highly recommend.
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Akshaypr8440zy
Oct 2, 2025
Best 4x4 private tour of Nizwa and Jebel akhtar with Mr. Fawzi - We had the best tour of Nizwa and jebel akhtar green mountains with our private 4x4 tour guide fawzi. We explored the jebel akhtar mountains,ancient irrigation systems , villages , culture, rose perfumery’s, coffees brewing, pomegranate and olive plantations. Hike through the green mountains to explore the best view which was guided us by our guide Mr. Fawzi. We visited nizwa fort, all the souqs located in nizwa . Our guide gave us so great tour of the entire fort and souqs which really told the story of oman. It was truly an amazing experience to explore oman with Mr. Fawzi and had a private 4x4 tour from sunshine tours
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Purplishrose
Sep 26, 2025
Excellent - Yaqoob was a great guide. He was knowledgable, kind, and respectful. He gave great recommendations. 10/10 If you are on the fence book now
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Aroop_s
Sep 24, 2025
Good driving with yummy lunch! - Great driving through picturesque landscape. The stop at the Yemeni restaurant was very delicious. The halwa and the date tasting experience was also great.
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Joan_s
Oct 30, 2025
There is a lot of driving... - There is a lot of driving but travellers get to see more traditional living of Omanis, the countryside and the Al Hajar Mountains. A drive up Jebel Shams to over look the canyon is well worth the long day to look down into the canyon. The journey would have been more comfortable if the vehicle had been larger. There was not enough leg room
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Manisha_k
Sep 11, 2025
The tour guide came to... - The tour guide came to pick us from our hotel, the car was spacious and comfortable. We had a good experience.
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Mariamw3965oh
Aug 18, 2025
Interesting but long & hot - Interesting tour, but long drive. Visiting Nizwa fort mid day, very hot. Canyon very steep sides, so difficult to take good photos. Just enjoy the peace & quietness. Good driver & guide.
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From $130
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).