Experience tranquility on our golden hour cruise of old Muscat. This cruise sails past fishing villages, Portuguese watch towers and forts, old Muscat land marks, and concludes with a view of Mutrah Souq and the surrounding mountains, as the sun sets behind them. This tour covers the natural beauty of Muscat’s coastline, sighting the last few remaining fishing villages, historical cemetery bay, Portuguese structures, the Sultan’s palace, and Al Bahar street. With your own exclusive boat, relax and enjoy a local insight into Omani culture. This tour can’t be missed on your trip to Muscat, blending the unique flavours of our rich culture and natural beauty.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:36 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Our tour sails past old Muscat allowing for great views of cemetery bay, Al Jalali fort, Mirani fort, Alam palace, before settling in the bay with the glorious views of the sun setting behind the mountains with Al bahar road in the foreground.
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Historical Muscat Sunset Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $51 per person for this Muscat experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 PM.
Children aged 3–11 pay from $26, adults from $51. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We need our guests to be at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the selected departure time. Our office number is 16 "QTours.om". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in AR, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 99 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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It was a great tour. Tour guide and captain “Bilal “was really professional . He showed all the points mentioned in itinerary. Thank you for this great tour. Highly recommend.
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CUTE BUT NOTHING SPECIAL. The mini cruise departs from the Marina and crosses the coast around Muscat where it shows some of the most interesting spots (Sultan Palace, Watchtower, Corniche). Unfortunately, there was no explanation of what we saw or the historical hints. We proceeded in silence and occasionally told us what we were seeing. The sunset behind the mountains is nice, but in general don't expect much.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful sunset during the cruise. 🌅 We appreciate your comments regarding the explanations during the tour. Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we will certainly take it into consideration as we work to improve the experience for our guests by providing more information about the sights and their history. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.
Finally, a peaceful couple of hours in Muscat: beautiful views of the coast and the mountains behind, a calm sea and a setting sun: bliss!
We’re so happy to hear you experienced Muscat at its most magical 🌅 We look forward to welcoming you back for more peaceful moments and unforgettable views. ✨
I would recommend ensuring that your tour is on a traditional dhow boat rather then one of the more modern boats. It's much more of a relaxing environment with room to move around. The captain and crew were lovely with tea and snacks served throughout. There's not much going on at the marina where the start and endpoint is so don't think to arrive an hour beforehand and explore
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback! We’re really glad you enjoyed the traditional dhow and the relaxed atmosphere on board. We hope to see you again soon. Best Regards,
The crew was awesome! They were very friendly and knowledgeable. The gave out many snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic, of course). The crew positioned us perfectly for a beautiful sunset and pointed out many sites along the cruise. We would definitely recommend it.
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The tour was in a traditional dhow boat with nice knowledge shared by the host and captain. Refreshments on board included water, soft drinks, dates and coffee. Overall a nice experience and a different view point to seeing Muscat land marks and get a little history lesson as well. Note that this gives you a view of the monuments from the sea, no entries are part of the tour.
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What a beautiful relaxing evening this was, Muscat is a stunning coastline of cultural and natural feasts, when the sun goes down, the city lights up and so do the Omani Pirate boats we sailed on.
Dear Reviewer, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with us. 🌟🐬🌴 We truly appreciate your kind words and can't wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures with QTours! Best regards, Shahad
I had an unforgettable experience on the historical sunset tour with Qtours! The team was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, making the history come alive as we explored stunning sites. The sunset views were breathtaking, perfectly timed to enhance the beauty of the landmarks we visited. The guides were friendly, professional, and made sure everyone had a great time. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to combine history with a truly magical sunset. Thank you, Qtours, for an exceptional evening!
Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you had an unforgettable time on our historical sunset tour. We hope to see you again soon for more memorable experiences! Best Regards, Shahad
Captain Bilal will take great care of you! highly recommend. quick and easy tour that shows you the amazing omani coastline. great boat and service.
Dear reviewer, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for more memorable journeys in the future! Warm regards, Shahad
A very nice tour along the corniche of Muscat. Captain Bilal knows the best places to stop for sunset. You can disengage from everyday life and unwind.
Dear reviewer, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for more memorable journeys in the future! Warm regards, Shahad
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Muscat Sunset Tour | 2 hours | 4.6 (65) | $51 | |
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