Top Muscat Half-day Tours

This half day tour will give you a unique chance to get a light touch to the history, culture and heritage of Oman covering the main attraction of the capital of the country.

Get your bearings in Muscat and check out its highlights on this 4-hour city tour. Explore the best of this charming city, one of Arabia’s prettiest capitals, and soak in its setting wedged between the Al Hajar Mountains and Gulf of Oman. Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, shop at Muttrah Souk, explore the Bait Al Zubair Museum, see the Sultan’s Palace, and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees included.

While in port in Muscat, take in the signature sights of Oman’s delightful capital on this 4-hour private shore excursion. Traveling in your own private, air-conditioned minibus with a private guide, visit top Muscat attractions including the splendid Sultan Qaboos Mosque; the bustling fish market and colorful Muttrah souk, where the stall hawk spices, silver and traditional handicrafts. Stroll along Muttrah Corniche past old-time merchants’ houses; see the Portuguese forts at old Muscat harbor; and visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum to chart’s Oman’s rich heritage and history.

Explore top attractions in Oman’s port capital on this private 4-hour Muscat city sightseeing tour. Travel through Muscat’s beautiful embassy quarter by luxury vehicle with your private guide. Visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and gain insight into Islamic architecture and tradition. Learn of Oman’s rich culture and heritage at the Omani Museum, and mingle with the locals at the souk and fish market in the Muttrah quarter. Take a walking tour through the Old Town and discover landmarks including the palace of Sultan Qaboos, Jalali Fort and Mirani Fort.

This half-day tour in the city starts in the morning taking you to the enlightening Sultan Qaboos Grande Mosque, experience Oman through time at the Bait AL Zubair, a trip to the Traditional Markets (Souks) at the Muttrah known for its Gold, Silver and Wooden Adornments and finally a walk around the Old Town of Muscat including a visit to the Al Alam Palace and16th Century Forts, Jalali and Mirani. Photo stop at the Royal Opera House if time allows.

With some Omani snacks and refreshments this amazing combination trip will head first to the Royal Opera House of Muscat, then Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, The Fish Market (Mutrah) OR Mutrah Traditional Souk , and then to Al Alam Palace. At the end of this trip you will be familiar enough with Omani culture, some of Omani history, and you will have a good memory of the how Mutrah Souk is amazing!!

Muscat is the capital and the largest city of Sultanate of Oman, with us (Muscat Advanced Tourism ) you will enjoy by visiting this beautiful places after meeting our Omani Guides ( Depart Muscat continue drive to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and gain insight into Islamic architecture and tradition. Leaving the mosque, then continue drive to the Opera House after that , continue drive to Muttrah souk. Then Our next stop is the magnificent Al Alam Palace in old Muscat which is the official Palace of his Majesty Royal Highness Sultan Qaboos. Then we will continue drive to forts Mirani & Jalali. Then we will visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum, after finishing will continue drive to the hotel )

View the highlights of Muscat without waiting for cabs or buses or walking in the heat on this half-day tour. Ideal for time-pressed visitors, it lets you see Muscat’s sights without hoppinh between them alone and with a guide to share their history. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, tour the Grand Mosque and Muttrah Souq, see the Al Alam Palace, and more. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Start your Half-Day Muscat City Tour from the Sultan Qaboos Mosque-Grand Mosque, the 5th biggest Mosque in the world (please consider the dress code). The Mosque is open from 0800 HRS till 1100 HRS (except Friday).Pass the embassy quarter and enjoy a guided tour through the beautiful Royal Opera House. After this you drive to Muttrah Souk, the oldest souk in Oman. Then you drive to Visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Continue to Al Alam Palace (photo stop), which is flanked by two Portuguese Forts, called Al Mirani and Al Jalali.

Take in the sights of stunning Muscat—Oman’s history-packed capital—on this evening city tour, which includes dinner and soft drinks. Tick off some of the standout sights after-hours, from centuries-old Portuguese forts to the Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque, illuminated by nighttime lights. Then, dig into a local specialty: Omani grilled fish.

Nakhl Fort is one of north Oman’s most impressive, but difficult to reach alone without car hire or haggling with cabs, especially if time is short. Avoid all the effort with a half-day tour to Nakhl from Muscat. Admire the mountain scenery and listen to audio commentary en route, and on arrival, explore the fort’s interior and visit the nearby Al Thowarah hot springs; all in a hassle-free afternoon.

Explore the rugged wilderness outside Muscat in style and enjoy breathtaking mountain views on this private 6-hour 4x4 desert safari from Muscat. Head along meandering dirt tracks through the Hajar mountain range by powerful off-road vehicle. Visit the water pools at Wadi Abyad with your private guide and enjoy a hair-raising spin over the sand dunes. As the sun slowly sinks on the horizon, savor a delicious BBQ dinner and enjoy fine views over the desert by twilight. Then, return in comfort to your Muscat hotel.

* An opportunity to explore the ancient and modern-day culture of Muscat * Visit the emblematic Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque * Learn local culture and history at Bait Al Zubair Museum and National Museum * Wander the covered alleyways of the historic Muttrah souk * Beautiful views back to the city & over the ocean

Get to know Muscat at night on a private 4-hour evening tour and enjoy the wonderful weather and atmosphere, with a knowledgeable local driver-guide. Sightseeing by foot and air-conditioned vehicle, hear about the Omani capital’s history as you absorb the twinkling buildings, waterfronts and souks set against the dusky mountains. See the illuminated domes of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, witness the beautiful views along Muttrah Corniche, browse Muttrah Souk and view Al Alam Palace before having dinner at a local restaurant.

A night exursion in Muscat,Oman to see the major highlights of the city , including Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Opera house.Muttrah market and dinner at Omani Restaurant. -Dinner at Best Local Restaurant -Omani Guide -The main attractions of the city

Our first stop in the morning is the Sultan´s Quaboos Grand Mosque. Admire there the 12m long chandelier and get an impression of Omani´s religion (Opening hours: From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday till Thursday). Explore at your next stop the exotic fish, fresh fruits and colorful vegetables at the traditional market in Muttrah. Feel free to mingle with the crowd and don’t forget to negotiate.Only a few meters from there you enter the famous MuttrahSouq where you will find a countless mix of Omani handcrafts, enjoy the oriental sound and smell the gold of Oman “Fragrances”. ​ We drive along the beautiful Corniche to Old Muscat, where we stop for memorable picture of the Sultan's Palace which is surrounded by the Portuguese forts of Jalali and Mirani. At the Bait Al Zubair Museum you get an exclusive chance to get informative information about the Omani culture and their history.

will start The Trip going to the bawher dunes right away to for the quad biker experience. and we will spend approx of 45 to 1 hour of amazing motorbike wildness :) prices minimum is 5 rial and maximum is 50 rial depending on the bike and size of it for one hour fully after spending 1 hour in the Bike experience , will head to our final destination for the Omani BBQ in Muscat City in Aziaba Beach . Enjoying The BBQ next to the Beach is for sure a beautiful Vibe and feeling as you going to experience Part of Beautiful lifestyle of Muscat in the Night time. Before the End of the trip will take a quick stop to the opera house at night to take a picture up close. Note : for whoever is interested in Omani shisha( YES OMANI Shisha :) please let me know earlier so i can book the place that has it earlier as most of the times its fully booked and i need to tell them early. For whoever wish for private tour or group private tour , Please contact me or messege me

Experience Muscat’s old Arabian mystique and see its highlights with a personal guide on this 4-hour private tour. Learn about the Omani capital’s rich history and culture, and tour vast Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the Gulf’s biggest. Stroll and shop at old-time souks, take photos of key landmarks, and explore Oman’s past at the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees included.

Cruise through prime Oman dolphin habitat on a tour that combines dolphin watching and snorkeling at Turtle Bay. Head offshore to seek out for Dolphins that thrive in the Gulf of Oman. Different kinds of dolphins can be spotted: Common, Spinner, Bottlenose and Risso´s Dolphins this makes this tour unique. After seeing this beautiful creatures we continue to Turtle bay it is in the middle of Bandra al Khayran a place with small island and beach. This snorkeling spot is with colorful corals and vivid schools of fish. If you are lucky you can even swim with turtles, that makes this a unique experience. All snorkeling gear is provided, and the crew can help beginner snorkelers get comfortable in the water. On the way back to the Dive Center you will enjoy the landscape of coastal line of Muscat. After the Tour you can use the resort facility for rest of the day.

One of the Middle East’s oldest and most picturesque cities. Between its corniches and modern quarter are Portuguese-built forts, blue-domed mosques, royal palaces, and souks, all heavy with the sense of a lost Arabia.

You will be accompanied by a local, certified and professional guide who is flexible and ready to answer and meet all your need... He will explain to you everything about Omani culture, and show you the best spots on Muscat...

Our trips are not designed to shield you from the realities of life in the countries visited, in fact we aim to show you as much as possible of the realities of life in the destination.

We will start the tour passing by the Royal Opera ,a massive monument ordered by the SULTAN himself as a music lover.We will then make a photo stop at the illuminated Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque. Afterwards, we head towards the Old Muscat and its Corniche and harbor. Then go to the Muttrah Souq to discover a mix of the old and new along with a myriad sights, sounds and fragrances from everyday life. Do a little souvenir shopping and continue to visit & drive to most prominent landmark in Muscat to the Sultan’s Palace (Al Alam Palace) to take a photo of the gates and colonnaded approach by night. Flanked by the 16th-century Portuguese forts of Jalali and Mirani, the palace is today largely used for ceremonial purposes. The lightings are just amazing. We will then head back to our start point passing the famous AL BUSTAN hotel, Wadi Al Kabir popular area , RUWI downtown to end up in our final destination to savor a great OMANI fish grilled to perfection & then transfer back to your hotel.

Go on a half day tour of Muscat's most famous attractions with the help of an English speaking guide. Discover the history of Oman through its splendid Islamic architecture Experience the old and new town Visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Bait Al Zubair Museum, Muttrah, fish market and souk A convenient hotel pick up and drop off will take you from your tour and back