Muscat: Grand Mosque, Opera House, and Souq Tour
ID: GYG787231-1260512
Category:
Country: Oman
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the highlights of Muscat on a guided tour. Visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Royal Opera House, the Muttrah Souq, the Mutrah Fort, and the Al Alam Palace.
Discover the highlights of Muscat on a guided tour. Visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Royal Opera House, and the Muttrah Souq. See the Mutrah Fort and the Al Alam Palace.
Start your tour with a visit to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a masterpiece of world architecture. Admire the traditional Islamic building made from sandstone and marble. See the 5 minarets, the mosaics, the Persian carpets, and the chandeliers decorated with crystals.
Next, visit the Royal Opera House, the pearl of the Oman musical and stage art. Continue to the Muttrah Souq, the market located right at the banks of the Gulf of Oman. Stroll through the rows, look for items, and bargain for souvenirs.
Visit the Mutrah Fort, which was built by the Portuguese in the 1580s. Learn about its history as a military defense from rivals.
Next, see the Al Alam Palace, the residence of Sultan Qaboos. Admire the fort that surrounds the palace and take photos of the magnificent scenery.
Highlights
- Admire the stunning architecture of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- See the Royal Opera House, a symbol of the Sultanate's cultural heritage
- Visit the Muttrah Souq and browse the stalls for spices, rugs, and souvenirs
- Learn about the history of the Mutrah Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1580
- Snap photos of the Al Alam Palace, the residence of Sultan Qaboos
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress modestly when visiting religious sites
Check weather conditions before your visit
Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
