Must-See Museums in Muscat

Get your bearings in Muscat and check out its highlights on this 4-hour city tour. Explore the best of this charming city, one of Arabia’s prettiest capitals, and soak in its setting wedged between the Al Hajar Mountains and Gulf of Oman. Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, shop at Muttrah Souk, explore the Bait Al Zubair Museum, see the Sultan’s Palace, and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees included.

Discover the delights of Muscat with ease on this Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour. With your 1 day Classic ticket or a 2 day Premium ticket, explore the city at your own pace aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Enjoy 360-degree views of the sights as you hear the entertaining onboard audio commentary, and hop on and off at the 8 stops as you please. See top Muscat attractions such as beautiful Muttrah Corniche and the Royal Opera House; hop off to enjoy Muttrah Souk and Qurum Beach; admire the picturesque forts of Muscat Old Quarter, and much more.

Wadi Shab -Coastal Trek Full Day Tour

Get to know beautiful Muscat, capital of Oman, on this 4-hour city tour, with an expert guide. Driving between the sights by air-conditioned vehicle, hear interesting commentary on Muscat’s maritime trading past, and admire the elegant, flower-lined embassy quarter and old Muttrah, with its balconied merchants’ houses framing picturesque Corniche. On route, visit the stunning Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, see the Al Alam Palace and Al Jahali and Al-Mirani forts, and explore the main souk and Bait Al Zubair Museum, with its displays on Oman’s fascinating history and heritage.

Explore top attractions in Oman’s port capital on this private 4-hour Muscat city sightseeing tour. Travel through Muscat’s beautiful embassy quarter by luxury vehicle with your private guide. Visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and gain insight into Islamic architecture and tradition. Learn of Oman’s rich culture and heritage at the Omani Museum, and mingle with the locals at the souk and fish market in the Muttrah quarter. Take a walking tour through the Old Town and discover landmarks including the palace of Sultan Qaboos, Jalali Fort and Mirani Fort.

Take in the sights of stunning Muscat—Oman’s history-packed capital—on this evening city tour, which includes dinner and soft drinks. Tick off some of the standout sights after-hours, from centuries-old Portuguese forts to the Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque, illuminated by nighttime lights. Then, dig into a local specialty: Omani grilled fish.

Delve into one of Oman’s 'wadis' (river gorges) on this full-day tour, without having to drive off-road in a rented 4x4. Trace Oman’s northeast coast to Wadi Shab with a guide for extra insight, and cool off in the wadi’s fruit orchards and streams on route to a rock opening that reveals a natural rock swimming pool and waterfall. Return hotel, port, and airport transport ensures a seamless experience.

Admire Muscat’s city lights on a private 4-hour evening tour, with a knowledgeable local driver-guide. Sightseeing by foot and air-conditioned vehicle, hear about the Omani capital’s history as you absorb the twinkling buildings, waterfronts and souks set against the dusky mountains. See the illuminated domes of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, witness the beautiful views along Muttrah Corniche, browse Muttrah Souk and view floodlit Al Alam Palace before dinner at a local restaurant. Inform your guide if there’s something you want to see more of — your itinerary is customizable.

Save precious vacation time in Muscat and avoid renting a car to sightsee in Oman’s capital. This private half-day tour combines a driver-guide to whisk you around the landmarks with the freedom to choose what you want to see. Opt to visit the Grand Mosque, Muttrah Corniche, and more; chart their history with your guide, and upgrade to a full-day tour with lunch and 'wadi' (river valley) drive included.

Exploring Oman’s interior from Muscat without a guide may mean missing hidden gems and background that could make your experience extra enlightening. With this private tour, make the most of Nizwa and the old villages of Misfah and Al Hamra with a driver-guide to provide insight you wouldn’t get independently. Plus, you can focus wholly on the sights with a driver to handle the navigation and any rough terrain.

Experience Muscat’s old Arabian mystique and see its highlights with a personal guide on this 4-hour private tour. Learn about the Omani capital’s rich history and culture, and tour vast Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the Gulf’s biggest. Stroll and shop at old-time souks, take photos of key landmarks, and explore Oman’s past at the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees included.

See the illuminated landmarks of Muscat by night on this private 5-hour evening tour that includes dinner. A local driver serves as your personal guide, taking you by private car along the Corniche and past the serenely lit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the extravagantly designed Al Alam Palace. Stroll through Mutrah Souq for market bargains before you savor a delicious 3-course meal of Omani cuisine at a local restaurant.

Experience one of Oman’s must-see ‘wadi’ river canyons without having to hire a 4x4 and with the benefit of a guide on this full-day tour to Wadi Shab from Muscat. Enjoy the scenery on a coastal drive south, and then head for steep-sided Wadi Shab. Picnic and hike through the gorge, and opt to swim in the pools and a hidden cave before visiting Fins Beach and your return.

Your day trip begins by traveling to the former capital city of Nizwa. The ancient city is a particularly interesting for history buffs and those interested in Omani culture. This tour takes you next to the town of Bahla, known for its pottery and 13th century fort—one of the oldest in the region. Continue to the fort at Jabreen Castle, regarded by some as Oman’s most beautiful building for its ornate decoration

Visit the canyon at Wadi Shab in a day with ease on this full-day tour from Muscat. Depart from your hotel or port in a private vehicle with a driver-guide and make your way to Bamah Sinkhole, where you can snap photos and go for a swim. Upon arrival at Wadi Shab, hike through the canyon to reach the area’s clear pools, caves, and waterfalls.

A night tour across the town of Muscat to see the major highlights, including Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, The Old Town of Muttrah and The Old Town of Muscat. Explore

Tour in a saloon or 4WD including either high tea or dinner. Daily; Duration: 5 hours; Distance; 100 km; Pick-up time: late afternoon/early evening

The tour start with a visit to the beautiful  Royal Opera house and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque photo stop one of the largest mosques in the Middle East.  Proceed to old Muscat through Shatti Al Quram embassy area . Later you drive along the picturesque  Cornice to the once walled district Muscat.

Drive to Barka to visit fish market and witness local people how they barter fresh catch fish. Proceed to Nakhl which also has the highest fort in Oman, standing proudly on top of a hilltop. Then, continue to Al Thowara Oasis where one can witness the source of the natural springs.  The next stop is Al Hazm Fort in Rustaq.  The fort is known far and wide for its beautiful gates which are adorned with verses from the Holy Koran and flower etchings.

Exploring Oman’s interior is difficult without hiring a car. Avoid the hassle and concentrate on the sights on this private Nizwa day trip from Muscat. Enjoy the mountain views from your 4x4 on route to Nizwa, and experience the town's fort, souk, and a 'halwa' (sweet) tasting with a guide providing commentary. Visits to Jabrin Fort, the pottery town of Bahla, plus lunch and convenient hotel drop-off cap your day.

WADI SHAB – COASTAL TREKKING 

Wadi Shab day trip  Pick up : Muscat Duration  :  7 - 8 hours

Tour in a 4WD including entrance fees. Optional dinner before watching. Daily; Duration: 9 hours; Distance: 500 km; Pick-up time: approx. 4.00 pm

Get an insider’s tour to Muscat’s top cultural sights, with informative commentary from your own private guide. Entrance fees and hotel transfers are included, leaving you free to take in Oman’s main attractions. Go inside the Grand Mosque and get a peek at the world’s largest carpet. Learn about the country’s rich heritage with an in-depth visit to the Bait al Zubair museum, followed by a waterfront drive and savory seafood lunch.