Private Tour
Private Day Tour to the Enchanting Forts of Nizwa
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Drive to the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital. You visit the beautiful Nizwa Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, making it one of the most impressive forts in Oman and walk through the traditional Nizwa Souq. Then you proceed to Jabrin castle, built in 17th century and one of the finest of its kind. Its magnificent plasterwork, the carved doors and the painted wooden beams of the ceilings makes this castle amazingly different. Thereafter continue to Bahla, one of the oldest small towns of Oman and in the 12th century the capital of the tribe living in the region. The monumental fort is open for public after a long restoration activity. Bahla is also famous for its pottery and you will visit a potter’s workshop
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What to Bring: Sunscreen, Steady shoes, Hat Please pay attention to the local customs when taking photographs
What to Wear: Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times. Please pay attention to the specified dress code by visiting Sultan Qaboos Mosque from inside.
This tour involves walking over rough and inclined ground. There are many steps at Nizwa fort, Jabreen Fort.
This tour is not suitable for those with injuries or conditions, which may not be able to climb the steps or walk through rough and inclined terrain. Pregnant women may not participate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Nizwa Fort Oman
Drive to the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital. You visit the beautiful Nizwa Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, making it one of the most impressive forts in Oman and walk through the traditional Nizwa Souq. Then you proceed to Jabrin castle, built in 17th century and one of the finest of its kind. Its magnificent plasterwork, the carved doors and the painted wooden beams of the ceilings makes this castle amazingly different. Thereafter continue to Bahla, one of the oldest small towns of Oman and in the 12th century the capital of the tribe living in the region. The monumental fort is open for public after a long restoration activity. Bahla is also famous for its pottery and you will visit a potter’s workshop
What‘s Included
Private 08 hours tour with Professional English speaking guide
Hotel pick up and drop off
Visit Nizwa Fort and Jabreen Fort, photostop at Bahla
Visit ancient Nizwa Souq
Optional gratuities
Food and drink, unless specified
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Private Day Tour to the Enchanting Forts of Nizwa
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Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Review of Private Tour to Nizwa Forts
Kevin C,,Dec 13, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00Picked up from my hotel on time @ 8am. Comfortable car. Very friendly and informative local driver/guide. Itinerary was helpfully slightly flexible, so at times we deviated from the main roads, to get a better experience of local village life. Excellent sights and vistas visited. Nice stop at a small local restaurant in Nizwa for lunch and brief coffee stops on outward & return journeys. Back at hotel at approx. 5pm.
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Murad W,,Jun 10, 2019
- Review from Viator
4.00It was worth even though it was on 2nd day of Eid. Many shops were closed. Souk at Nizwa was also closed. Lots of restaurants were also closed. The Guide was expert. He showed some more sites near by Nizwa.
Really enjoyed the private tour
mb156111,,Dec 18, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went in mid september 2018 where the tourist season was just starting. It went perfectly from the start of pick up from the hotel to the end being dropped off at the hotel. Went with the wife as part of our honeymoon adventure. Our tour guide was everything we needed in a tour guide, spoke english really well was very informative at all stages including the travel there and back from Muscat which took about 1 and half hour each way. The Nizwa fort was amazing, really well established for tourists and easy to navigate so much so that once we got into the forts the tour guide left us to explore it on our own which was definitely the right thing for a couple. We also visited jabreen fort which was very quiet but was still enjoyable. Although if you didn't go in you wouldn't be missing out on too much. We also went to the souks where he shared the secret of omani halwa! Overall it was a really nice trip out of Muscat and into the old city of Nizwa and surrounding areas. We were very well looked after and I really would recommend this tour especially to those who don't want to be in a big tour group and want a tour based on your wants. Also it helped us to understand the omani culture and tradition more as we were able to ask a lot of questions to our guide with regards to the Omani way of life etc. Really would recommend it and Orient Tours too.
excellent tour, Rasheed is very kind...
Almir M,,Apr 5, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00excellent tour, Rasheed is very kind, friendly and knowledgeable, really enjoyed it
Tour guide was friendly and...
Jeffrey F,,Feb 13, 2018
- Review from Viator
3.00Tour guide was friendly and engaging. He managed the details of the trip well. He was not however very informative about history or culture. Tour would have been better if he had arranged for other persons to join us who could have discussed history and cultural aspects of the sights being seen. At the very least, the guide could have recommended use of audio guidance in the forts.
We had an all day guided tour from...
Bard N,,Aug 13, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an all day guided tour from Muscat to the inland and visited Fort of Niza and small villages in the inland. The Fort was interesting, but even more the impression from small villages outside the city. And the guide was perfect, a good combination of small and more important information and also relaxing/quiet between the highlights.
We were very pleased with Mr. Rashid...
Margaret O,,Feb 13, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00We were very pleased with Mr. Rashid and Orient Tours for how they handled this excellent tour of Nizwa and Jabrin Forts and surrounding areas. Mr. Rashid gave detailed descriptions of the places we visited, picked great shops for us at the Souks, and was a gentleman throughout the journey.
Was better than expected with a very...
John B,,May 5, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00Was better than expected with a very good guide who was informative and knew his product
A safe and pleasant driver taking us...
David H,,Mar 11, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00A safe and pleasant driver taking us through stunning country to the Nizwa Fort. Very interesting, as was a stroll through the nearby souks, checking out the local coffee and Omani sweets. Then onto Jabreen Castle, which we considered even better than Nizwa. It was good being able to look around at our leisure, without being ordered around. We were not hassled, and could take our time, or not, as we chose. Lunch was taken at a roadside cafe. OK, but not particularly elegant. Next time we would take a packed lunch. All in all, a tour to be recommended.
We had a very interesting and...
Alan B,,Oct 28, 2012
- Review from Viator
4.00We had a very interesting and informative day touring the mountainous region of Oman. Our tour guide and driver for the day, Rasheed was excellent and extremely courteous. A great day.
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