Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Muscat Highlights
Highlights
Muscat
religious, shopping, architectural, historical, museums
Tour Type
religious, shopping, architectural, historical, museums
Private Tour
28 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Sign up for this tour and explore the most beautiful landmarks in the Capital of Oman, Muscat, starting with Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Visit Muttrah Souq, marvel at the magnificent architecture of Al Alam Palace and learn about the fascinating past of Oman at Bait al Zubair Museum.
Itinerary
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Muscat Highlights
- Begin with a tour of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. This imposing structure opened in 2001 as the largest mosque in Oman, accommodating up to 20,000 worshippers at a time. The mosque features a blend of various architectural styles and is beautifully decorated with spectacular crystal chandeliers and handmade Persian rugs, some of the largest in the world.
- We proceed towards the lively and colourful Mattrah Souq by driving along the waterfront Corniche, following a picturesque road to look out at the Gulf of Oman.
- After a short stop at the bustling Fishmarket, we explore the many wares available at Muttrah Souq. The Souq is a shopper's delight, and you get a feel of the traditional Arab market here, with a variety of shops selling everything from Omani antiques to traditional textiles, hardware, and jewellery.
- Next, visit the magnificent Al Alam Palace, situated in the heart of Muscat and the official residences of the His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said. It is surrounded by the Al Jalali and Al Mirani forts on two sides, and while the palace itself is not open to the public, tourists can walk around the yard and gardens in front and click photos here.
- From here, we head to the Bait Al Zubair Museum, where we can trace Oman's fascinating history and development and get a glimpse into the past and present lives of its people.
- We then head to the drop-off point where the tour ends.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.