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Private Day Tour to Nizwa and Jabal Shams in Grand Canyon of Oman

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Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

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Escape the busy streets of Muscat and spend a day in the great outdoors on this excursion to Nizwa and Jabal Shams. With a private guide, head to the former capital of Oman, Nizwa, to explore the fort and castle.

Then, head to Jabal Shams, otherwise known as the “Grand Canyon of Oman” for an off-road adventure and unparalleled views of the region.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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‘s Included

Private Transportation

English speaking Guide

Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence Pick up and drop off

Bottled water

Private Tour

Entry/Admission - Nizwa Souk

Lunch

• Entrance fees to forts, castles, and museums

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Seeb Airport

Oman

What To Expect

1

Nizwa Souq

The tour starts in the morning we'll leave Muscat towards Nizwa. Nizwa was the capital of Oman during Al Yaruba Dynasty we'll visit the famous Nizwa Souq. a wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souk from here you can find, vegetables, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts Omani sweets (Halwa) Dates spice, and souvenirs which are sold in authentic old market halls that few places can boast. Especially interesting is the Friday cattle market when the locals come to sell their, goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus-style open marketplace. Please note: if you stay in muscat and you want to catch the cattle market on Friday you have to start at 06:00 AM, so please get in touch with us after you make the booking or mention it in the special request form, and we'll message you back.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Nizwa Fort Oman

Next to the Souq is the Nizwa fort and castle the fort been built in 1649 and the castle been build in 888. The fort is a museum today and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains you can walk around in this impressive fort and castle with many passages rooms. The fort is an architectural testimony to the economic and military achievements of the early Yaruba dynasty from the mid-17th century. It was a military stronghold designed to withstand even the strongest of attacks at the time. Even along the corridors, many traps were laid to deter any intruders that might have penetrated the defenses.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

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Private Day Tour to Nizwa and Jabal Shams in Grand Canyon of Oman

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  • Best tour in Oman!

    ein rsl2021,

    Sep 30, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great tour! Nothing was rushed, you can explore on you own pace. My guide Ali was really professional, answered all my questions, was very knowledgable and also interesting to talk with during the day. Travel distances are quite far, but you can take small coffee and toilet brakes if you want to, so no worries.

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