Muscat City Tour

Join us on a journey through the heart of Oman’s capital with our Muscat city tour. Our city tour Muscat Oman is a mix of culture, history and architecture, perfect for those who want to experience the real deal.

Why Our City Tour Muscat?

Our private Muscat city tour is for those who want a bespoke experience. With an expert guide, comfortable transport and carefully chosen attractions our Muscat city tour package will give you the best of Oman’s capital in style and luxury.

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First time or second time visitor, our city tour Muscat Oman will be an educational and fun experience. Contact us now to book and see Muscat like never before!

Highlights

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Start your city tour Muscat with a visit to this beautiful piece of architecture, one of the largest mosques in the world. See the intricate Islamic art, including the famous chandelier and handwoven carpet. Read more

The Royal Opera House Then visit Oman’s cultural treasure where tradition meets modernity. The Opera House is a reflection of Oman’s heritage and artistic side. Read more

Mutrah Souk Get into the lively atmosphere of this traditional market. With its stalls of spices, textiles and handicrafts the souk is a highlight of any Muscat city tour package. Read more

The Bait Al Zubair Museum Explore Oman’s history at this museum which has an impressive collection of artifacts, traditional clothing and ancient weapons. A must see on a private Muscat city tour. Read more

The National Museum Continue to explore Oman’s heritage at this modern museum which has artifacts that tell the story of the country’s history and culture. Read more

The Sultan’s Palace Al Alam See the grandeur of Al Alam Palace, the ceremonial palace of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. Its location between two forts makes it a highlight of any Muscat city tours. Read more

Forts Al Jalali & Al Mirani Finish your tour with a view of these historic forts that guard the Muscat harbor. These landmarks are a piece of Oman’s maritime history. Read more

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
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The Royal Opera House
Bait Zubair musuem
Bait Al Zubair Museum
National Musuem

National Museum

Sultans Palace
The Sultan’s Palace Al Alam
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Mutrah Souq

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Forts Al Jalali & Al Mirani
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Tour Itinerary

Tour Tips

– Visitors must be appropriately dressed for the Grand Mosque.
– Please avoid tight clothing and ensure the arms and legs are covered, females must also cover their hair.

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Muscat Oman

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque – The mosque completed in 2001 is constructed out of 300,000 tonnes of Indian sandstone and can accommodate up to 20,000 worshipers. It was the sultans gift to the nation to mark his 30th year of reign. The hand-loomed Persian carpet in the main hall is the 2nd largest of its kind, the carpet took a total of 600 women 4 years to weave and is lit up by the largest chandelier in the world.
Royal Opera House Muscat Oman

The Royal Opera House

The Royal opera house – Built on the royal orders of the sultan due to his passion for classical music and arts, the royal opera house was officially opened in 2011. The opera house displays contemporary Omani architecture and breathe taking interior design. The main hall and the theatre can accommodate up to 1,100 people and are open daily to the public.

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Mutrah souk

Mutrah Souq

The Mutrah souk is a traditional Arab market selling a variety of souvenirs, jewellery, frankincense, perfumes and garments. Many guests find it enjoyable to bargain with the many vendors around. After wondering around the souk, we shall grab lunch nearby then proceed to the museums.
Bait Zubair musuem

The Bait Al Zubair Museum

The Bait Al Zubair Museum – The Bait Al Zubair Museum opened its wooden doors in 1998 to exhibit Oman’s rich heritage and culture. The museum showcases an extensive collection of ancient ethnographic artefacts such as weapons including the Khanjar (traditional Omani dagger), garments, Dhow models, furniture, art and much more.
National Musuem

The National Museum

The National Museum – like the bait al Zubair Museum, was built to display Oman’s cultural heritage. The museum opened its doors in 2016 and showcases the earliest human settlement in the Oman peninsula some two million years ago through to the present day. The modern museum houses 5,466 different artefacts in 14 different galleries and offers 43 digital immersive experiences, a learning centre, conversation facilities and several temporary expeditions.
Palace al Alam

The Sultan’s Palace Al Alam

The Sultan’s Palace Al Alam – The extravagant blue and golden Al Alam palace has a history of over 200 years and is one of the rulers six royal residences, the palace was built by Sultan Ahmed, the 8th grandfather of the current sultan. The palace remains off limits to visitors however we are permitted to stop near the gates to take photographs.
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Forts Al Jalali & Al Mirani

The 16th Century Portuguese Forts Al Jalali & Al Mirani – The forts were built by the Portuguese empire in the 1580’s to protect the harbour after coming under attack twice by the Ottoman forces. The Jalali fort once served as Oman’s main prison but this ended in the 1970s and was later converted and restored in 1983 into a private museum.

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