Top Muscat Markets

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.

Explore Muscat, learn more about Oman history and culture Places & Sights you'll visit: Grand Mosque Al Qurum Beach Fish Market Mutrah Market Al Zubair Museum Al Alam Palace Private Half-day Muscat city tour. Learn more about the culture and the history of Oman. Pick up and Drop off your Hotels, Port (For shore excursions passengers), Airport, Residence. All fees and taxes 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.

We start tour visit of the Royal Opera House, Oman’s premiere venue for musical arts and culture! next our guide will take you to the Grand Mosque, standing her in stately grandeur. Admire one of the most beautiful and extravagant modern mosques in the world, with a blend of Islamic, Middle Eastern and Omani architectural styles. Smell the odor of the perfumes at the Amouage Factory! Name as the home of the world’s most valuable perfume! From there we continue the tour to the famous fish and vegetable market in Muttrah and MuttrahSouq! Explore the traditional souq with its mix of old and new handcrafts. . Enjoy a relaxing walk along the Corniche and at the Sultan’s Palace, surrounded by the 16th Century Portuguese forts of Jalali and Mirani. One of our last stops today is the Bait Al Zubair Museum, learn about the Omani culture and the Sultanate´s history. Qantab, a lonely situated fisherman´s village is our first stop after the lunch break. Continuing to Bandar Khayran,

* 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

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.

* Visit to the emblematic Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque * Wander the covered alleyways of the historic Muttrah souk * Learn local culture and history at Bait Al Zubair Museum * Nakhl Fort- the large fortification in the Al Batinah Region * Learn about the Al Ya’ruba and the Al Bu Sayed dynasties

* Explore the ancient and modern-day culture of Muscat * Wander the covered alleyways of the historic Muttrah souk * Visit the emblematic Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque * Learn local culture and history at Bait Al Zubair Museum * Cruise in traditional wooden sail boat known locally as Dhow

Itinerary: 7:30am-8:00am hotel pick up - Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque - Muttrah Fish Market & Muttrah Corniche - Qasr Al Alam Palace - Bait Al Zubair Museum 2pm drop off at hotel Additional information : Light refreshment included - Child ticket: Age 0-12 - Dress code: Loose long trousers or long skirts, long sleeves and a head scarf for ladies. No shorts for men - Photography of government buildings, police, or military installations are not allowed

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...

Visiting the top highlight sights in Muscat Grand Mosque Al Qurum Beach Fish Market Mutrah Market Mutrah Fort Al Zubair Museum Al Alam Palace Royal Opera House • Private Full day Muscat city tour • Learn more about the culture and the history of Oman • Pick up and drop off your Hotels, Port (For shore excursions passengers), Airport, Residence • All fees and taxes Included

Visiting the top high light sightseeing in Muscat Grand Mosque Al Qurum Beach Fish Market Mutrah Market Al Zubair Museum Al Alam Palace • Private Half-day Muscat city tour • Learn more about the culture and the history of Oman • Pick up and Drop off Hotels, Port (For shore excursions passengers), Airport, Residence • All fees and taxes Included