Tour : Muscat city tour
Duration : 4 Hours
Location : Muscat
Pick up : Muscat or any place inside Muscat
Drop off : Muscat or any place inside Muscat
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
25 times a day, 12:00 AM–12:00 PM
Next available
Sun, Oct 11
Adult (ages 11+)
$112
Child (ages 4–10)
$36
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $193.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Muscat City Tour Half day
Pickup included
Itinerary
Al Jalali Fort
Pass by
The entrance of Muscat bey the twin Forts of Jalali and Mirani,the most famous among Muscat tours
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
60 min
One of the land marks of Oman tours (open daily between 0800-1100 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
Al Alam Palace
30 min
Located at old Muscat and considered one of the royal palaces .
Mutrah Souq
60 min
The most traditional markets in Muscat
Tours Oman Private Day tours
Pass by
One of the most Hi sale tours in Muscat .
What's included
Included
Private tour
Bottled water
National Park fees
Round-trip private transfer
Driver/guide
Transport by private vehicle (Maximum capacity : Salon Car 3 seats / 4 X4 vehicles 6 seats
Local taxes
Fuel surcharge
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Please provide and confirm your available pick up time during booking
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
8 reviews
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How it compares in Muscat
Starting price $112 is 60% above the typical $70 for tours of similar length in Muscat
Excurgo comparison of 1,033 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide with Extra charge
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Muscat City Tour Half day take?
Muscat City Tour Half day lasts about 3–5 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Muscat City Tour Half day cost?
Prices start at $112 per person for this Muscat experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $193. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Muscat City Tour Half day run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 25 departures a day between 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
How much does Muscat City Tour Half day cost for children?
Children aged 4–10 pay from $36, adults from $112. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Muscat City Tour Half day for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please provide and confirm your available pick up time during booking
Pickup points include Dmas Hotel, Al Waffa Hotel Flats.
What languages is Muscat City Tour Half day offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Muscat City Tour Half day worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Best Shore trips.
Reviews(8)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Ecallawx2
April 30, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Muscat City Limits
What a great choice to take a 3 hour guided tour of Muscat on a long stopover. We had our visas but it was not easy to leave the airport where we had a hotel room. We made it happen & Saif of Sunshine Tours greeted us & took us on an amazing visit of the city & surrounds. Now, we want to go back for a longer visit. There is a lot to see.
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EMMANUELLE_F
January 2, 2023 · via Viator
We booked a private tour...
We booked a private tour for 220$ with a guide and got a (nice) taxi driver, not speaking english, who drove us from places to places without any guidance nor tour.
We were supposed to start the tour wit thr the mosque (tour booked at 11AM) but we finished there 3 hours after it closed (at 11AM so thr tour should never start that late to visit it).
It really wasn't worth the price and I demand a refund, at least 50% of the price
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Travelling_Turtle84
December 17, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent day out
Took this tour during our visit to Muscat,and cannot rate highly enough. We were picked up at the exact time at the hotel and saw all the main sights of Muscat.
Our guide, Mazin, was very knowledgeable and friendly and took the time to tell us about all the sights we were visiting and the history of the country. It was really good to have the local knowledge on a tour like this.
We saw all the main sights, including the Grand Mosque, the Royal Palace and the Souk. In the souk, the guide showed us a number of shops to buy local items.
Overall this was an excellent tour, and showed us round the city in a way we wouldn't be able to ourselves and represented very good value for money. Highly recommend!
2 people found this helpful
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Barngirl44
January 28, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Muscat
This tour ticked all the boxes to see the main highlights in Muscat. We booked online from the UK prior to a cruise in the Middle East. The guide was at the meeting point as arranged. He spoke very good English and was knowledgable about the sites. He helped with my husband who was in a wheelchair and bartered for me in the souk.
We would recommend this company and will use them again.
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Margherita B
August 15, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Muscat in a few hours.
We enjoyed the tour, the city and the guide. He was competent and very friendly. Everything went well!
We were able to see the beauties of Muscat on this short tour of the city, accompanied by a good guide, very friendly and available to answer our questions about a culture so different for us and sometimes difficult to understand. It 'was a very pleasant and interesting visit.
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Pooja M
July 24, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Our Oman Half Day Tour was very good.
Our Oman Tours was very good.
Specially our Tour Guide Abdhulla did a great job in explaining all the culture and history of Oman.
in our half day tour we now know so much more about oman and its History.
Abdhulla arrived on time and was was greatly helpful specially accommodating with my 2 year old son's needs.
He assisted us by showing great shopping places and food stores which were in our itinerary.
It was very comfortable ride with chilled water provided which was much needed on hot Summer day.
highly recommended.
2 people found this helpful
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MarchessadePolo
June 10, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Omar of Oman is THE Guide
Seven of us from Seabourn Encore enjoyed a perfectly marvelous tour with Omar this past April. It may have been only a half day tour but seemed like much more because we learned so much from Omar. With an early start we got to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque ahead of the crowds and once properly clothed, toured the mosque while Omar pointed our the intricate art work and guided us through the extensive library. The tour included stops at the Muttarah fish market and souk, the Opera House and Al Alam Palace. The private Bait Al Zubair museum is a treasure chest of items from Omani life and culture which Omar explained to us in great detail. Truly a great day in Muscat with Omar!
2 people found this helpful
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