Private Full Day Muscat City Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. The mosque is opened Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Friday it will be closed. Here you can admire the second largest handmade carpet in the world and the famous chandelier in the main prayer hall. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Opened in 2001, this stunning marble mosque is one of the largest in the Gulf, with room to accommodate 20,000 worshipers. The mosque is built from 300,000 tonnes of Indian sandstone. The main musalla or prayer hall is square and 74.4 by 74.4 metres (244 by 244 feet) with a central dome rising to a height of 50 metres (160 ft) above the floor. Dress code: Visitors are required to dress modestly, cover the entire arms and legs, and not wear too tight clothing. · Women and girls aged seven and above must cover their hair. TAKE NOTE: That every FRIDAY the mosque are closed

   1 hAdmission included

2. Then drive by the Opera House visit from inside or photo stop. Note: (Opera house is closed every Friday)

   1 h

3. Beautiful beach road of Shatti Qurum, and the Fish Market.

   1 h

4. Al Alam Palace in old Muscat which is the official Palace of his Majesty Royal Highness Sultan Qaboos. It is flanked by the 16th-century Portuguese forts.

   1 h

5. Walk along the corniche to the famous Mutrah Souq, a colorful market,you will find an assortment of souvenirs, antiques, and delightful treasures.

   1 h

6. Mirani & Jalali. Then visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum, a nice small private Omani heritage you can see typical Omani dresses, weapons, and jewelry etc. Bait Al Zubair Museum Entrance fees: 3.150 OMR (per person)

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 90 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5An enjoyable tour of Muscat

  Ghusun contacted up prior to the day of the tour to ensure all was ready for a 9am start. He picked the two of us up from our hotel and immediately made us feel very welcome and comfortable. He has very good communication skills and local knowledge. We certainly enjoyed our tour of Muscat with Ghusun and thank him for his attention.

  tracylK4563BYJanuary 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A day in Muscat..

  Jihad was an excellent guide with very good spoken English. He helped me tour Muscat and went above and beyond to make the experience smooth and enjoyable… he even kept feeding me with great local food along the way! Friendly, knowledgeable, and highly recommended.

  Malaysia-Boleh-10January 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing day trip in Muscat!!

  I had an amazing time on this tour with Saif! He was extremely knowledgeable, flexible, and adjusted the tour to my preferences. This was a great way to learn a lot about Oman in a short time. I highly recommend booking this tour and requesting Saif as your guide!

  jonbF7415CYJanuary 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Private City Tour

  The tour took us to interesting key places in the city. Our tour guide Abulmajeed was very friendly and was very knowledgable.

  W EJanuary 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Muscat City Tour

  Title: Excellent Muscat Tour with a Knowledgeable and Friendly Guide ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a fantastic Muscat city tour with Mr. Khalid AlRaqadi. The itinerary covered all the main highlights including the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dolphin watching, Muttrah Fort, Muttrah Souq, Al Alam Palace, Al Mirani & Al Jalali Forts, and the Royal Opera House. Mr. Khalid is very professional, friendly, and highly knowledgeable about Omani history and culture. His explanations were clear and informative, which made every location more interesting and meaningful. The tour covered all the things that were mentioned in the itinerary, no time was wasted in the trip. Traffic? Not at all! Roads were clean and all buildings in Muscat looked clean and well maintained! If you’re looking for culture and traditional trip, Oman got it! We truly appreciated his hospitality and attention to detail. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Muscat and looking for a reliable, knowledgeable tour guide.

  idrisv2026January 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Perfect Muscat City Tour with an Excellent Guide & Photographer

  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a wonderful time exploring Muscat with Mr. Khalid AlRaqadi. Our itinerary included the Grand Mosque, watching dolphins, Muttrah Fort, Muttrah Souq, Al Alam Palace, Al Mirani & Al Jalali Forts, and the Royal Opera House, a perfect mix of culture, history, and scenery. Mr. Khalid is very friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about Omani history. He explained everything clearly and made each place more meaningful, not just a photo stop. Speaking of photos, he knows all the best photo spots and angles and is also a great photographer 📸, which made the experience even better. He never rushed us and always made sure we were comfortable and enjoying the tour. If you’re looking for a guide in Muscat who is well-informed, patient, friendly, and can capture great memories along the way, we highly recommend Mr. Khalid AlRaqadi.

  measandraaJanuary 2026via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Muscat

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 150 city tours we list in Muscat.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 150.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Muscat

Muscat, Oman's capital, stretches between rugged mountains and the Gulf of Oman, with a grand mosque, old forts, souks and a graceful corniche.

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is the city's showpiece, with a vast prayer hall, an enormous hand-woven carpet and a crystal chandelier, set among marble courtyards. In old Muscat, the colourful Al Alam Palace is flanked by the Portuguese-era forts of Jalali and Mirani, perched on rocks above the harbour.

Top-ranked sights in Muscat: Wahiba Sands (Sharqiyah Sands), Wadi Bani Khalid, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.

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