Private Tour: Mystical Muscat
Description
Spend 4-hours of the day touring the city with your personal guide. The tour starts with a visit of the Grand Mosque, standing in stately grandeur. A visit to this beautiful piece of architecture is a must for all tourist (open daily for visitors, between 8:00–11:00 Hrs., except Fridays/holidays) Dress code – Women should wear attire covering their arms and legs and should cover their head with scarf. Men should wear normal shirt and trousers). Visit the Muttrah souq with its lively atmosphere and rich aromas. Walk through a maze of narrow alleys filled with shops selling spices, silver jewelry, frankincense, textiles and handicrafts. The ideal place to find your unique souvenir! You then proceed past the Corniche and to the capital area where you take a photo stop at the Sultan’s Palace flanked by the 16th Century Portuguese forts of Jalali and Mirani. You visit Bait Al Zubair Museum for a fine display of Omani culture and history.
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Itinerary
The mosque is built from 300,000 tonnes of Indian sandstone. The main musalla (prayer hall) is square (external dimensions 74.4 x 74.4 metres) with a central dome rising to a height of fifty metres above the floor.
Mutrah Souq is one of the oldest markets in Oman, dating back about two hundred years. Its antiquity has perhaps increased the extent of its beauty.
Museum for a fine display of Omani culture and history.
Sixteenth-century Al Mirani Fort was built by the Portuguese at the same time as nearby Al Jalali For
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from all the hotels located in the city center, Muscat airport, sea port and personal residences/accommodations.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- A maximum of 4 people per booking
Reviews(2)
Rashid who was our guide was very knowledgeable and provided clear information through out the day. Rashid was pleasant, kind and thoughtful ensuring we got maximum experience from not only sightseeing but also participating with activities. Thank you 😊
Mark tours had an office in our hotel so we decided to book two tours with them. First day we did the wadi tours which was amazing, our guide Mazzuradin was very knowledgeable and helpful. He was punctual and tailored the tour to our needs offering us toilet stops etc. His English was amazing and he stayed close by to ensure we were safe at all times. We did the Muscat tour the next day and went to the palace, the fort, the mosque and the souk. Would highly recommend this company because we did see other guides from different companies not interacting as much with their groups or not being able to communicate effectively, a few guides were just dropping people by the entrance. Noticed other companies also sent their 4x4 out in conveys to the wadis which didn’t make it as personal.
