Activities

Big Bus tour of Muscat

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German

Mobile voucher accepted

Validity: Flexible

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Why you’ll love this…

Explore Muscat with a hop-on hop-off bus and admire the town at your own pace
Enjoy top-deck views of Muscat from an open-top bus
Discover all the top landmarks in Muscat
Take in the majestic views of Mutrah Corniche and the Old Quarter

What to expect

Hop on a Muscat bus tour to discover the fascinating history and traditional Arabian charm of Oman’s capital.

Take in dramatic views of the city’s surrounding mountains and the gleaming Sea of Oman. Hop off to explore 16th Century forts, museums and the Sultan’s Al Alam Palace and immerse yourself in the culture of Muscat. Discover more of Muscat's must-see landmarks, including Mutrah Souq, Al Mirani Fort, Churches & Temple, Clock Tower, Mutrah Fort, Royal Opera House, Incense Burner, Qurum Beach, Dolphin Fountain, Oman Parliament and Downtown.

You can hop on and off at any of the stops to explore on your own. Buses run at regular intervals so re-joining the tour is easy and convenient. Your hop on hop off ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours, including unlimited rides per loop during hours of operation. Choose between, allowing you to explore Muscat for as long as you like and tune in to fascinating facts and stories about Muscat's history and culture with an educational and informative pre-recorded commentary.

What's included

Hop-on hop-off tour
Multilingual audio commentary

What's not included

Entrance fees
Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

Mutrah Souq, Muscat, Oman

Meeting point:

Board the bus at the main stop at the Muttrah Souq entrance or at any of the stops across the route.

What to remember

The Discover ticket option is valid for 24 hours and the Essential ticket option is valid for 48 hours
First bus: 09:00am and last bus: 06:40pm, with a frequency every 30 minutes
The buses stop near all the best Muscat landmarks and attractions
Pre-recorded commentary is available in: English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Spanish
You can plug in your own headphones or pick up a complimentary pair of headphones, distributed when you board the bus
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 4 years and under may travel free of charge
Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
Occasionally severe weather and special event days could affect the service
Big Bus operates wheelchair accessible vehicles that can accommodate a weight up to 650 pounds. Please be advised that the upper deck on the entire fleet is not wheelchair accessible. Passengers with mobility requirements may not be able to access the upper deck of the bus. Big Bus cannot guarantee the accessibility of the various attractions along the tour

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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