Muscat food and city tour
Excursions & day trips

Muscat food and city tour

Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 7 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • See the amazing Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
  • Explore the Muttrah Souq to buy local handicrafts or spices
  • Stop at The Al Alam Palace and Bait Al Zubair Museum
  • Enjoy Omani lunch and breakfast
What to expect

Your journey will begin with a typical Omani breakfast at a local coffee shop where you'll taste the most famous Omani bread and a delicious cup of karak tea! Warmed by this breakfast experience, you will visit the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Middle East and the richest in terms of decorations and precious artistic details. Later you'll have a stop at the picturesque Muttrah Corniche and you'll visit the Muttrah Souq which retains the chaotic interest of a traditional Arab market albeit housed under modern timber roofing. You will stroll through the Souq, where you will have the chance to buy Omani specialties like Frankincense, Omani daggers, spices, perfumes, and local handicrafts.

You will also be able to enjoy a moment along the corniche admiring the various cruise ships on the water at Mina Al Sultan Qaboos Port. You will then visit Bait Al Zubair Museum. The Museum tour will provide you information about the country's structure, cultural tradition, and heritage. You'll see the typical indoors of an Omani house, with the original furniture and all the memories of the past life. Then, you will have a photo stop at the official residence of his Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, The Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali. From the palace, you will travel through the old town and you will enjoy the lunch at a local Omani restaurant. End of the tour and drop at your hotel.

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What's included
  • check Light breakfast in local style
  • check Pick-up/drop off from/to your hotel or preferred location
  • check Entrance tickets
  • check Lunch in an Omani restaurant
  • check Mineral bottles of water
  • check Private transportation
  • check Private tour
What's not included
  • x_not_included Alcoholic drinks
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Visa fees
  • x_not_included Health/travel insurance
  • x_not_included Personal expenses
Where
Muscat, Oman
Meeting point:
During booking, you will be asked to provide your pick-up address. Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator whose contact information can be found in the voucher after booking.
What to remember
  • Please be aware that the visits at the Grand Mosque are available only until 11.00 am and there will be no visit inside on Friday as per religious prayers. In addition Bait Al Zubair will be closed on Friday.
  • To enter inside the Mosque guests are invited to be respectful to the place of worship. Women must wear long clothes which will cover arms and legs fully and the head must be covered (with a scarf or veil). For men long trousers are mandatory. Necklines, transparencies, and tattoos must be covered by everyone
  • It's recommended to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes but you must be respectful of the country's rules (no exposure of shoulders and knees for adults, no transparent clothes, etc)
  • Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator at least 48 hours before departure. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
  • Your belongings are your own responsibility and the local operator is not responsible for any lost belongings during the trip
  • Please note that the tour could be subjected to any unpredicted change during the Ramadan period. However, the local tour provider will be always ready to support the guests and guarantee the best services as possible. Furthermore, the tour will not be available on the religious holidays established by the Oman law (ex.: Eid days)
  • The local operator takes no responsibility for any damage, loss, accident, sickness, injury, or death that the guests may suffer or incur arising out of the tour and activities and/or in connection with the contract with and/or the operator of any activities
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Provider
AFAQ Travel & Tourism
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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