orbitz
Beginning of main content
Private Full-Day Muscat City Tour
Private Full-Day Muscat City Tour
Private Full-Day Muscat City Tour
Private Full-Day Muscat City Tour
Private Full-Day Muscat City Tour

Private Full-Day Muscat City Tour

By Discover Mazoon Tours Oman
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $440 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
See tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Visit the Grand Mosque, discover the great carpet 21 tons, 28 colors, discover the chandelier 14 meters length Swarovski Crystal, Visit the inspiring Royal Opera House and discover Omani architecture, Visit Mutrah Fish and Vegetables market where locals paying and selling fresh fish and seafood, visit Mutrah Souq, Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum that tells the civilization and culture of Oman and the history of Royal Family, visit Mutrah fort and see the Defensive plans to protect Mutrah, and more sights you will visit.

Sights you'll visit:

  • Grand Mosque
  • Al Qurum Beach
  • Fish Market
  • Mutrah Market
  • Mutrah Fort
  • Bait Al Zubair Museum
  • Al Alam Palace
  • Royal Opera House

Activity location

  • Sultan Qaboos
    • Sultan Qaboos, Oman, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sultan Qaboos
    • Sultan Qaboos, Oman, Oman

Check availability

Private Full-Day Muscat City Tour
  • Earn $13.20
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Visit the Grand Mosque, discover the great carpet 21 tons, 28 colors, discover the chandelier 14 meters length Swarovski Crystal, Visit the inspiring Royal Opera House and discover Omani architecture, Visit Mutrah Fish and Vegetables market where locals paying and selling fresh fish and seafood, visit Mutrah Souq, Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum that tells the civilization and culture of Oman and the history of Royal Family, visit Mutrah fort and see the Defensive plans to protect Mutrah, and more sights you will visit.

Sights you'll visit:

  • Grand Mosque
  • Al Qurum Beach
  • Fish Market
  • Mutrah Market
  • Mutrah Fort
  • Bait Al Zubair Museum
  • Al Alam Palace
  • Royal Opera House
Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
$440.00 x 1 Adult$440.00
Total
Price is $440.00
Until Fri, May 3

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled Water
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotels, Port, Airport, Residence Pick up and Drop off
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransportation By Air-Conditioned Vehicle 4WD or Saloon

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Sultan Qaboos
  • 45m
The mosque is built on a site occupying 416,000 m2 (4,480,000 sq. ft.) and the complex extends to cover an area of 40,000 m2 (430,000 sq. ft.), the newly built Grand Mosque was inaugurated by Sultan of Oman on May 4, 2001. Five minarets have been built around the premises of the mosque the main minaret (90 meters, 300 ft.) in height. The prayer hall is square in shape and 74.4 by 74.4 meters (244 by 244 feet) has a central dome rising to a height of 50 meters (160 ft.) above the floor, the dome is embellished spectacularly from the inside and it is a major tourist attraction in itself, the main Musalla (Prayer Room) can hold over 6500 worshippers. The major design of the interior is the prayer carpet which covers the floor of the prayer hall, it contains, 1,700,000,000 knots, weighs 21 tons and took four years to produce, and brings together the classical Persian Tabriz, Kashan and Isfahan design traditions 28 colors in varying shades were used.
Mutrah Fish Market
  • 20m
From the Grand Mosque on the way to the fish market we drive through ministries and embassies area also drive through the Marvelous Beach Street in Al Qurum, Visit the Fish and Vegetable Market, local people paying and selling fresh fish and seafood.
Mutrah Souq
  • 1h
From the fish market, just a short drive to Mutrah Souq visit Mutrah Souq, Oman's largest Traditional Souq, Muttrah Market (Souq) is one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back two hundred years, it is located adjacent to the harbor of Muscat and has seen an immense trade in the age of sail, being strategically located on the way to India and China, it was named after darkness because of the crowded stalls and lanes where the sunrays do not infiltrate during the day and the shoppers need lamps to know their destinations, the name of the market has been drawn specifically from the part that extends from Al Lawatiya Mosque to Khour Bimba where the place is really full of stores and stalls and the narrow area of lanes does not allow the sunlight to enter. This ancient marketplace today features winding alleys of stalls selling antiques, traditional fabrics, aromatic spices Frankincense, Perfume, Silver, Omani Sweet (Halwa), and fresh produce.
Mutrah Fort
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
From Mutrah Souq we visit Muttrah Fort It is located on a mountain ridge, overlooking both the city and bay of Muttrah with its towers and ramparts, it was in an ideal position to protect Muttrah from attacks from both the sea and inland, originally an Omani fort said to have been built in the year 1507 the Portuguese later added tow towers and a curtain wall during the latter part of the 18th century the fort underwent further development and enhancement under the al Busaidi dynasty when the curtain walls were doubled and further towers added, Muttrah fort was restored by the ministry of heritage and culture in 1980
Bait Al Zubair
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
From Muttrah fort we visit Bait Al Zubair Museum, for a fine display of Omani culture and history and information about the Royal Family.
Al Alam Palace
  • 30m
Continue your trip to visit old Muscat and see the Al Alam Palace, has a history of over 200 years, and was built under the watch of Imam Sultan bin Ahmed, the 7th direct great-grandfather of Sultan Haitham, the existing palace, which has a facade of gold and blue, was rebuilt as a royal residence in 1972, the inner grounds of the palace remain off-limits, but members of the public are permitted to stop near the gates and take photographs, the Palace is used for official functions and receives distinguished visitors When you visit the main gates of Al Alam Palace, it is unlike any other capital you will ever visit, the palace itself is elegant but humble in design, unlike the grandiose structures of other capitals, elegantly designed, it features many highly polished marble surfaces, government buildings in the vicinity are white, with crenellated rooftops and wooden balconies in the traditional Omani style, though primarily a ceremonial palace.
Royal Opera House
  • 35m
  • Admission ticket included
From there we visited the Royal Opera House, He's'majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said Sultan of Oman has been always a fan of classical music and arts, In 2001, the sultan ordered the building of an opera house, And It was officially opened in October 12, 2011, the Royal Opera House reflects unique contemporary Omani architecture, and has the capacity to accommodate a maximum of 1,100 people. The opera house complex consists of a concert theater, auditorium, formal landscaped gardens, a cultural market with retail, luxury restaurants, and an art center for musical, theatrical, and operatic productions.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSultan Qaboos
    • Sultan Qaboos, Oman, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESultan Qaboos
    • Sultan Qaboos, Oman, Oman

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. We offer one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Sultan Qaboos your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food, or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.