Private Tour
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Tours are especially helpful for travelers, who want to see what Muscat can offer Tours are cultural and historical and you can had fun either. You can also build your confidence in trying new things.
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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 Souq
The site of one of the oldest souk 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
bottled water during the tour
Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
Fuel
4wd vehicle / comfortable
Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/airport/port (Muscat Area)
Lunch
Nizwa Fort Entry Ticket
Select a pickup point
Pickup included
325 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wander715880,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
very good guide Aziz he was very knowledgeable and we had a wonderful day exploring Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar He showed us all the sights and extra
109hemat,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was one of the most incredible tours we have taken, we would highly recommend to anyone visiting Oman. We contacted Sunshine Tours the day before our intended tour date. Mohammed kindly arranged our tour with less than 24 hours notice, which was great. Our tour guide Hamood was so friendly and looked after us so well throughout the tour. Hamood is a natural story teller and gave us so much insight into the history, culture and heritage of Oman. We shared lots of laughs together too! We drove from Muscat to Nizwa and enjoyed visiting the local markets where we tasted the most amazing varieties of dates with Omani coffee. We then visited the fort, a remarkable landmark of the finest design and architecture, with the most amazing views. We travelled to Jebel Akhdar / The Green Mountain (2000 meters above sea level) where we enjoyed a delicious Omani lunch. After lunch we enjoyed the most breathtaking views of Oman from The Green Mountain and Hamood took some amazing photos for us. A truly unforgettable day out together!

Steven L,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
A wonderful tour from start to finish. The Nizwar fort and castle was terrific and the souk (which is in the same grounds) was really interesting, the Omanis are really friendly people and there is no hassle or pressure selling if you just want to stroll around the different stalls. The drive up and views from Jebel Akdah are stunning and then a visit to the fascinating little village of Birkat where you can wander round the abandoned farmers villages and get a sense of how they lived - wonderful little coffee shop up here as well - our guide Abdul was truly wonderful for the whole trip, a super friendly and knowledgeable guide, who we gelled with straight away. I would thoroughly recommend this tour and thank you again Abdul!
Prina M,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Muneer picked us up from the hotel on time and took us on a wonderful experience. Really enjoyed the souk visit and the view from the mountains was wonderful. He was very passionate about sharing his country’s history and culture and he was very knowledgeable about the history of the fort. I would highly recommend this trip!



Pervez A,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a wonderful trip and worth money. The tour guide was excellent, he was very courteous and helpful. He even carry around our shopping stuff, made many trips to the vehicle to put our shopping in the car. He spent 12 hours with us instead of 8 hours. I will give 10 out of 10 for this trip on its value and service.
Expedition604136,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful time with Muneer, who was extremely knowledgeable. The tour was well-paced, and Muneer picked us up at 8.30 am promptly. He also suggested a great restaurant for lunch which was vegetarian-friendly. The entrance fee to Nizwa Fort was not too expensive, at 5 OMR per person. We really enjoyed the bustle and atmosphere at Nizwa souk and the fort, and the views from Jebel Akhdhar were amazing

jonbF7415CY,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had a fantastic time on this day trip with Saif as my guide! The Nizwa fort was amazing and the scenery in the mountains is a must do if you’re in Muscat. Saif’s extremely knowledgeable and goes out of his way to tailor your experience to get the most of your trip!



D4005LLnickr,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fawzi was an excellent tour guide! My family and I have travel to many countries and Fawzi was the best. Fawzi has excellent knowledge of his home country of Oman! More importantly, Fawzi has a tremendous positive, humorous and glowing personality!!
NWBUK,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great tour with Khalid AlRaqadi visiting Nizwa Fort and Souq, old stone villages and then Jebel Akhdar. Khalid was an excellent guide and very sympathetic to our requests.
Robert S,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Khalid AlRaqadi proved to be an excellent guide. We visited Nizwa souq, Nizwa Fort, Jabal AlAkhdhar and Barkat AlMuz old village It was a long day & he patiently explained the relevant history & took us to unusual places that were fascinating. Highly recommend the tour & Khaled.
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