Muscat City Tour with All Language Guide
Overview
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A Muscat city tour offers a glimpse into the capital city of Oman, known for its blend of modernity and traditional Omani culture. Here's an overview of what you can expect on a Muscat city tour:
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: Start your tour at this magnificent mosque, one of Oman's most iconic landmarks. Admire its stunning architecture, impressive chandeliers, and the grand prayer hall. Please note that there is a dress code for visitors, with conservative clothing required.
Royal Opera House Muscat: This architectural marvel hosts a variety of cultural performances.
Mutrah Corniche: Stroll along the picturesque waterfront promenade.
Mutrah Souq: Explore this bustling market known for its maze-like alleys filled with shops.
Al Alam Palace: This is the ceremonial palace of the Sultan of Oman. Another royal palace, this one houses government offices.
Corniche Fish Market: Visit local traditional fish market.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
An absolute must-see on any Muscat itinerary is the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Located around 25-kilometres to the west of Mutrah, this is Oman’s principal mosque: a vast and exquisitely decorated sandstone building set within lush gardens and surrounded by tiled arcades. 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
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.
Options
Muscat City Tour with All Language Guide
Pickup included
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Breakfast
Pickup points
Hotel Sand View
Sand View Hotel Bosher Muscat Oman
Al-Saif Grand Hotel
Sultan Qaboos Street Muscat Oman
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Oman yesterday and today
UlrichWi,Apr 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip to the Great Mosque with a very competent German-speaking guide. Afterwards we visited the old capital of Oman. An informative, friendly guide who explained everything well and was able to answer all questions - can only be recommended.
Top excursion
Adventure19392272483,Mar 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great excursion with very good guidance in German. The guide helps where he can and answers every question. The market was also interesting and the sellers weren't pushy.
Good guide on a tour of Muscat
TomL695,Mar 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good trip to mosque, market and museum. Jey was a pleasant and knowledgeable guide who made the trip extra informative.
Nutmeg on a Tuesday in Ramadan
Mette M,Mar 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful city! And certainly an advantage with a knowledgeable guide who is easy to understand. Oman is a very interesting country in so many ways.
Missed opportunity
297rb,Feb 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The tour had all the potential to be good but the driver was very poor had no time for me. He left me waiting for nearly one hour mid tour l had no idea where he was. He didn’t want to be there and in the end either did l
Amazing Trip
O1574NMmonikac,Oct 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This Muscat city tour is just fantastic. It’s well organised with a very interesting itinerary supported by the knowledgeable and professional team. A must try if you visit Muscat city. Highly recommended. Thanks
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