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Private Muscat Half Day City Tour
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Duration - 4 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Muscat offers a unique blend of modern and traditional culture. The city is situated in a natural volcanic bowl and features a natural harbor. The below itinerary is a half-day city orientation tour of Muscat, Oman. The tour begins at 0900.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Muscat with our Half Day City Tour.
- Experience the bustling atmosphere of the Muscat Fish Market, a sensory delight for visitors.
- Marvel at the awe-inspiring architecture of the Grand Mosque, a symbol of Oman's rich heritage.
- Explore the House of Amouage and discover the essence of Omani perfumery
- Be captivated by the grandeur of the Royal Opera House Muscat, a cultural gem of the city
- Gain insight into Oman's history at the Bait Al Zubair Museum, a fascinating journey
- Stroll along the picturesque waterfront Corniche and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere
- Enjoy hassle-free transportation and expert guidance with Horizon Travel and Tourism
Description
Private Muscat Half Day City Tour
Muscat offers the visitor a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial Centre existing in harmony with its traditional culture.
Start your tour exploring the Muscat Fish Market in Muttrah which is quite an experience. Proceed for a tour of the Grand Mosque (except Friday). The mosque is a wonder of modern architecture and is a fusion of Omani, Islamic, and Middle Eastern architectural styles.
On the outskirts of Muscat, we drive to visit the House of Amougue (Not open on Fridays and Saturdays).
Visit Royal Opera House Muscat (except Friday). A towering beacon shedding light on the various trends of the Renaissance march towards growth.
Visit to the Bait Al Zubair Museum (except Friday) is a brief introduction that traces Oman’s history and development.
Drive along the waterfront Corniche visiting the colorful Muttrah Souq.
We proceed for a photo stop to the magnificent Al Alam Palace, the official palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos flanked by the 16th -century Portuguese forts Mirani & Jalali. Drop off at Muscat Hotel.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Sightseeing as mentioned in Itinerary
- English speaking guide cum driver
- Water bottle
- Entrance Fees
- Local Taxes
- Exclusions:
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- Any meals
- Supplement Charges for the other language speaking guides other than English
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Royal Opera House Muscat
- Bait Al Zubair Museum
- Al Alam Palace
- Al Jalali Fort
- Al Mirani Fort
- Mutrah Souq
- Mutrah Corniche
- Amouage Manufacture and Visitor's Centre عطر امواج - مركز الزوار
The tour begins at 0900 with a meeting in the hotel lobby with an English speaking guide.
Sightseeing covered on the program
- Grand Mosque
- Opera House
- Bait Al Zubair Museum
- Fish & Vegetable Market
- Muttrah Souq
- Al Alam Palace
- Portuguese forts Mirani & Jalali
Frequently Asked Questions
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Private Muscat Half Day City Tour duration is 4 hours.
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