Full Day Muscat City Highlights Tour

Muscat All Day Tour
From $125.00/person to $460.00/person (Select "Individuals" below) Price varies based on number of individuals in your group
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Full Day Muscat City Highlights Tour

From the comfort of a deluxe vehicle, your private day long tour will be filled with Muscat's finest attractions. See the very best this ancient and modern city has to offer from the aesthetically pleasing mountains to the bustling outdoor market. Enjoy Islamic architecture, historic museum exhibits, and photo opportunities galore in the morning, followed by a delicious lunch included in your tour. Your afternoon will be filled with more sightseeing, picture taking, and shopping in the souk.

Your Muscat adventure begins with a drive to the Grand Mosque, an architectural masterpiece. This world famous mosque is considered one of the most popular attractions in Muscat due to its historic value and impressive architecture.

After visiting the Grand Mosque, your friendly guide will bring you to the bustling fish market following a ride through the ministries area. Modern buildings with hints of Islamic architecture reflect the complex heritage of Muscat. As you make your way to the ever popular Muttrah souk, the exotic smells of spices, perfumes, and coffee fill the air. This grand outdoor market offers crafts, produce, and jewelry, making the souk an ideal place to pick up souvenirs.

Head to the Bait Al Zubair Museum for educational exhibits on the history and culture of Oman. A stop at the Al Alam Palace, where the Sultan Qaboos offically resides, offers fantastic photo opportunities. Take pictures of the palace and the intriguing Portuguese forts known as Mirani and Jalai before enjoying your lunch at a local restaurant. After your delicious meal you will get to absorb more of the various parts of the city, including extra time at the market for you to explore and shop.

This full day private tour of Muscat lets you see the very best of the city's attractions while traveling in comfort. Skip the crowded tours and book a private guide to show you Muscat's many highlights.

During the Holy Month of Ramadan and the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, there will be no entertainment, no belly dancing, and alcohol will not be served between May 6,2019 to June 3. 2019.

Shore Excursion Size
Private
Shore Excursion Type
Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration
8 Hours
Activity Level
Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From
The Cruise Pier. (Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.)
Food/Beverage Provided
Lunch and soft drinks are included.
Recommended Dress
Comfortable lightweight summer clothing and walking shoes are suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunlasses are advised, and photo-chromatic lenses for those who wear spectacles. Hats and some protection for the head are advisable when in direct sunlight. The United Arab Emirates has conservative dress traditions. Swimwear must be confined to the beach and hotel pools. Men and women should ensure shoulders and knees are covered when in public, especially in souks, shops, malls, and villages. If you plan on visiting a mosque, please wear loose long trousers or long skirts and long sleeves. Shorts, and tight or transparent clothing is not permitted. Women must cover their head with a scarf.
Restrictions
Participants must be able to get in and out of the vehicle. Normal tourist photography is acceptable, but it is considered offensive to photograph Arab women. It is also courteous to ask permission before photographing men. Photographs of government buildings, police, or military installations are not allowed.