Nizwa and Oman's Historical Gems Tour
Overview
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Explore Oman’s diverse landscapes, rich heritage, and vibrant culture with this group tour from Muscat, offering five unique options:
Option 1: Nizwa Friday Market & Al Hamra – Visit the traditional livestock market, Nizwa Fort, and the historic mudbrick village of Al Hamra.
Option 2: Nizwa, Bahla & Jabreen – Explore Nizwa Fort, the UNESCO-listed Bahla Fort, and the beautifully decorated Jabreen Castle.
Option 3: Nizwa & Oman Across Ages Museum – Discover the past and future of Oman at Nizwa Fort and the award-winning interactive museum in Manah.
Option 4: Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar – Enjoy the cool mountain air as you visit Nizwa Fort, Birkat Al Mouz village, and the panoramic heights of Jebel Akhdar.
Option 5: Nizwa & Jebel Shams – Take in dramatic scenery with stops at Nizwa Fort, Al Hamra, and the breathtaking Grand Canyon of Oman at Jebel Shams.
All tours include pick-up/drop-off from Muscat, transport, and a professional guide.
Additional Info
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
Nizwa Souq
Exploring the Nizwa Souq is one of the top things to do in Oman. It is one of the oldest markets in the country and you will find fruit, meat, sweets, pottery, souvenirs and antiques... There is a lot to discover as you stroll through in the middle of the locals. Below is my guide to help you plan your visit.
Nizwa Fort Oman
The fort in Nizwa dates from the 17th century, during the Al Ya’rubi dynasty, and was built on top of the ruins of a 9th-century castle. The massive structure has been nicely restored, with many rooms set up to look as they did when the fort was in use; you'll see interesting historic tidbits offered in various displays in many rooms. Be sure to check out the prisoner room and read about the wartime use for the local dates, which were turned into a deadly weapon in the form of a cauldron of boiling date syrup. The views from the central tower are spectacular and worth the climb.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Nizwa Fort Oman
Al Hamra
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar Group Tour
Duration: 10 hours
lunch included
Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar Group Tour: Explore Oman's cultural & natural beauty on a group tour to Nizwa Fort and Souq, the village of Birkat Al Mouz, Jebel Akhdar.
Pickup included
Nizwa Friday Market & Al Hamra
Nizwa Friday Market & Al Hamra: Visit Nizwa’s vibrant Friday market and discover the charm of Al Hamra’s traditional village.
Pickup included
Nizwa & Jebel Shams Group Tour
Duration: 11 hours
Nizwa & Jebel Shams Group Tour: Discover ancient forts, traditional markets, and breathtaking views of Oman’s Grand Canyon on this group tour.
Pickup included
Nizwa, Bahla, and Jabreen Tour
Nizwa, Bahla, and Jabreen Tour: Explore Nizwa Fort, Bahla’s UNESCO-listed heritage, and the historic Jabreen Castle.
Pickup included
Nizwa and Across Ages Museum
Nizwa and Across Ages Museum : Discover Nizwa Fort’s history and experience Oman’s cultural evolution at the Oman Across Ages Museum.
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely experience
madhussingh,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Muhammad is a very good guide with wealth of knowledge and a safe driver. Loved his humor!! Lunch was really good.
Excellent experience exploring interior Oman
Alessandro R,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience on the Nizwa and Jebel Shams tour. Everything was well organized and the itinerary was really interesting. Our guide Mohammed was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the day very enjoyable without being rushed. Highly recommended if you want to explore the interior of Oman in a relaxed way.
Great tour
Violetta S,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great tour with a very kind, friendly and trustworthy guide (Mohamed) who took great care of our group and went above and beyond to make this experience as enjoyable as possible to each of us. I liked that we traveled in a small group (9 people) and had time to stop at different spots and try local food as well!
A full day tour, great value.
Didi H,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful very comprehensive heritage tour of Nizwa . Very good value, comes with a delicious lunch. Mohamed is a very knowledgeable, patient and gracious guide.
Historical tour
Thomas R,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and interesting. Quite a lot of steps and walking. Good stop for lunch with tasty food. Long journey but car/cab was very comfortable
Excellent Mohammed
Wanderer35479993637,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was super happy Mohammed Aldighaishi as our guide to Nizwa, Bahla Fort and Jabreen Castle. He was very informative and enthusiastic about his work. It was a long day full of movement and information. The group was tired by the end of the day, but Mohammed showed no sign of tiredness - I really sympathise with him. He provided so many details about everything we saw and beyond, on the spot and on the road, all day long. Thank you so much Mohammed for your amazing work. I hope I get you as my guide with my next tour.
Amazing tour guide
michaelsG2618ZX,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mohammed Aldighaishi is such an amazing tour guide, everything is well planned and he always makes sure that we are well taken cared of. I highly recommend him as your tour guide if you ever come to Oman!
Mohammed Abdullah is tge...
Rishabh B,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mohammed Abdullah is tge best tour guide from giboman he is helpfull and one gem of a person it was fun tour with him
Day Tour of Nizwah Fort
Carol K,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a long day, but you see alot. The lunch was in a local restaurant, very authentic and tasty food.
This was a really...
Kathleen R,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really interesting day trip learning more about Omani culture and history. Saif was an excellent tour guide- full of interesting information and great conversation. All in all a very worthwhile excursion. Thank you Saif
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