Private Tour
Half-Day Private Tour in Muscat City Oman
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Your guide will start with collecting you from wherever is convenient, then continue to take you to the famous spots in the city. We will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque is one of the biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpet in the world and can comfortably accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers open (8am to 11am) except Friday . Then drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House (8am to 4pm) area which is leading arts, and culture organization . The vision of the Opera House is to serve as a center of excellence in global cultural engagement. Then visit Qurum Beach Photo Stop and we will take you to have a taste the Omani bread with honey and karak tea. Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souq one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman, after we will show you the Al Alam palace, the official palace of his majesty. Next visit the Portugal fort al Mirani photo stop are next on the itinerary.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
At approximately 8:30 AM, we will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque which, among a couple others, is one of the biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpet in the world. The carpet weighs a whopping 21 tons and can comfortably accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers. open (8:00am to 11:00pm) except Friday
Royal Opera House
We will drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area which is leading arts, and culture organization in the Sultanate of Oman. The vision of the Opera House is to serve as a center of excellence in global cultural engagement.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Pickup points
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Half-Day Private Tour in Muscat City Oman
Duration: 4 hours
Car
Pickup included
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An exceptional experience with a truly lovely guide. So glad we booked it.
jessieleigh,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most wonderful experience in Muscat with Aya as our guide. From the very start, even from the initial message confirming the start time and pick up, she was warm, friendly and full of positive energy - and that feeling stayed with us for the entire tour. Although it was booked as a half-day city tour, Aya was incredibly flexible and generous with her time. She adjusted the schedule so we could visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque first, and she made sure we had enough time at every stop without ever making us feel rushed. That kind of thoughtfulness and dedication is rare. Aya was knowledgeable and informative, but what really stood out was how genuine and authentic she is. She didn’t just recite facts, she shared insights about Omani culture, daily life, music, family traditions and modern Muscat in a way that made everything feel alive and personal. She answered all of our many questions patiently and thoughtfully. She even introduced us to Omani chips and cheese (which we are still thinking about how we can get these back at home), helped us navigate and haggle in Mutrah Souq, and made the entire experience feel relaxed and joyful. We also bonded over cats, music and life in general — it felt less like a formal tour and more like being shown around by a very kind and wise friend. Aya represents Oman beautifully and we feel very lucky to have had her as our guide. If you are visiting Muscat, we cannot recommend Aya highly enough. Truly exceptional. Thanks :)
Right from the weather to...
charumukund,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Right from the weather to the roads to the sightseeing to the driver to the local people to the masala chai everything was very good. We had a great time.
Amazing tour with Juma
rossellam331,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I took a fantastic tour of Muscat on our first day in Oman! We couldn't have started any better: an excellent, knowledgeable, and kind guide showed us the best of the city in the best possible way! Thanks for the great memories, Dario and Rossella.
Juma is a great guide - flexible, friendly and showed us the Omani experience
Angela T,,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Have a private Muscat experience with no hassle, our guide, Juma, was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable.
it was a great way to see Muscat.
Mark M,,Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day, great guide! My guide AkRAM, was very knowledgable about the city, and took great care of me. He showed me around the city was polite and just made the day for relaxing and enjoyable time.
Pleasant tour of Muscat
Jack G,,Dec 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Nimras picked me up from my hotel on time and in a comfortable car. We went to all places scheduled for the tour and he provided great insite at each location. He spoke English well and he gave me an overview of life in Onan, as well as the history of the country and the current and past Sultan. Since my ability to walk is not great these days, he was quite considerate, and stayed at my pace of walking. Overall, a great tour with a great guide.
Oman is such a beautiful country you’ll feel in love straight away! A MUST see!
Brinda R,,Nov 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Without a doubt, OMAN is one of my best trip of my life so far (in Muscat and Nizwa in OMAN)! It’s such a beautiful country that I fell in love with the place straight away. It has amazing views and it is so diverse, I cannot categorize it as a desert country. Special mentions of my tour: a) tour of city of Muscat – daytime and nighttime tour is a MUST. Muscat is a unique, beautiful city that blends ancient culture and modern architecture, with historical forts, mosques, souq, and more; b) my visit to Oman’s oldest city, Nizwa, famous for its historical castle, also its forts, towers, and ancient mosques, as well as its markets and style of buildings. A MUST VISIT when traveling to Oman. It will not disappoint! c) the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, the largest mosque and star attraction in Oman, located in the capital city of Muscat. It's an architectural delight, and is one of the prettiest mosques I’ve seen and I’ve seen many mosques during my many travels all over the world; d) the Omani food – it’s unique, delicious fusion of flavors is memorable. I was warmly welcomed by Jumah, my tour guide. The tours and Jumah and his colleague, Nibras, who went with me to Nizwa, were extremely friendly and professional and were very flexible (I asked to make many stops for photos, for me to savor the beautiful, unique sceneries and the experience of each site, etc. Jumah and Nibras have warm personalities and were patient with me. I truly appreciate their informative and engaging style who shared rich insights into the country's heritage and traditions. Jumah and Nibras were amazing and deserve a special THANK YOU! I recommend Jumah and Nibras to everyone! It’s my first visit to Oman and it was a truly an unforgettable moment. I hope to go back to Oman one day!
Tourist trap
PauloRoberto M,,Nov 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00It was nice to know the administration centre of the town. But I thought we would visit. The grand mosque a the opera house, but we didn’t. First, the guide to us to a souk and the proposed us to take a te or coffee somewhere. Time was running, night fell and only poor external photos at dark. The driver wasn’t a guide, but a nice guy.
Excellent service
846rakeshw,,Oct 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service! Our guide Mr. Akram Abu Qaboos was very good at taking us to different places & giving a background. Friendly & professional!
Excellent service
Rakesh W,,Oct 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent service! Our guide Mr. Akram Abu Qaboos was very good at taking us to different places & giving a background. Friendly & professional.
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