🇴🇲 Full Day Private Muscat City Tour
Duration: 8–9 hours
Tour Type: Private Tour with English-speaking guide
Pick-up & Drop-off: Muscat (hotel/airport/port)
Itinerary
08:30 AM – Pick-up from Muscat
Meet your guide at your hotel/airport/port in Muscat and start the city exploration.
09:00 AM – Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (Stop: 45 minutes)
Visit the magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. Admire its stunning Islamic architecture, crystal chandeliers, and the hand-woven Persian carpet. Dress code required.
10:00 AM – Royal Opera House (Stop: 45 minutes – Admission excluded)
Explore the elegant Royal Opera House Muscat, a modern architectural gem and hub for performing arts. Learn about its design and cultural significance.
11:00 AM – Bait Al Zubair Museum (Stop: 45 minutes – Admission excluded)
Discover Oman’s heritage at the Bait Al Zubair Museum, showcasing traditional weapons, jewelry, costumes, and historical artifacts.
12:30 PM – Qurum Beach (Stop: 10 minutes)
Take a short break at Qurum Beach, Muscat’s most famous beach, perfect for a quick stroll and photos by the sea.
02:00 PM – Mutrah Souq (Stop: 60 minutes)
Wander through the bustling Mutrah Souq, one of the oldest markets in the Arab world. Shop for silver jewelry, spices, perfumes, Omani handicrafts, and souvenirs.
03:30 PM – Al Alam Palace (Stop: 30 minutes)
Visit the ceremonial Al Alam Palace, the official residence of His Majesty the Sultan. Admire the colorful facade and take photos.
Drive past Al Jalali Fort & Mirani Fort for a glimpse of Muscat’s historic coastal defenses.
04:30 PM – Al Bustan Palace (Stop: 5 minutes)
Quick stop at the iconic Al Bustan Palace Hotel (The Ritz-Carlton) for photos of this luxurious landmark nestled between mountains and the sea.
05:00 PM – Drive Back
Return to your hotel/airport/port.
End of tour.
✅ Inclusions
Private 4WD vehicle with professional driver/guide
Pick-up & drop-off in Muscat
Bottled water & soft drinks
❌ Exclusions
Entry fees (Royal Opera House, Bait Al Zubair Museum)
Lunch
Personal expenses