Muscat: Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour & Grand Mosque Visit
ID: GYG14214-1325438
Category:
Country: Oman
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore Muscat's vibrant capital on a half-day private tour. Discover towering mosques and quaint Portuguese side streets in both the new and Old Town with your knowledgeable guide.
You will be met by our guide at the hotel for a half day tour of Muscat City. The tour begins with a visit to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Middle East. Visit the Bait Zubair Museum, exhibiting the wealth of Oman’s Cultural history and thus imparting knowledge about the country’s rich culture and traditions to the visitor. Later you drive along the picturesque Corniche to the once walled district of Old Muscat. You will have photo stops at the residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali. You will be strolling through Muttrah Souq, where you will be bargaining for handicrafts and silver items.
Highlights
- Spend a lovely half-day exploring Muscat with an expert guide
- Visit the old town of Muscat, shop at Traditional Souq
- Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum and photo stop at Al Alam Palace
- Gaze up at the impressive Qaboos Mosque
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Dress code: A dress code is applicable to visit Grand Mosque. Ladies should wear full sleeves shirt & head should be covered with scarf. Men can wear half sleeve shirt. And both Ladies & Men should wear full pants (not allowed to wear shorts).
- What to Bring: Sunscreen, Steady shoes, Hat Please pay attention to the local customs when taking photographs
- What to Wear: Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times. Please pay attention to the specified dress code by visiting Sultan Qaboos Mosque from inside.
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.
