Ultimate Tour - Salalah city highlights

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1. Visiting the Sultan Mosque will definitely leave you estonished. Apart from its religious purpose, every inch of this architectured building is piece of art. Starting from its outer inspiring 2 Manarats and Dome colors to its inside impressive chandeliers and the well fitted hand waven carbet. This is a must visit classic Islamic archetature place that reflects the ancient Islamic civilization. Additionally, the flowless clean garden in the surroundings is truly making it a complete piece of artwork. The mosque is located at the heart of the city and named after His Majesty the former sultan of Oman (Qaboos bin Said). Visiting hours: - 8am to 11am, after these timings, visiting will be limited to outside the prayer hall. - This spot will be excluded on Fridays tours. - Non-Muslim visitors must dress modestly and women should cover their head.

   15 min

2. Salalah Central Market was established in 1979. It represents a new stage of commercial activates and marketing in Dhofar governorate. It was necessary to construct market that an answer all the needs of Salalah town and the neighboring areas. In this market you can find many local crafts, jewellery, frankincense, incense (bukhoor), bells, Omani dagger (khanjar) and traditional dress. The unique thing about this market is that you can always find a delicious outdoor meal, like, fresh grilled fish and fresh sea food cuisine.

   45 min

3. Al Hafah Souq lies 3 kilometres from the city of Salalah in Dhofar Governorate. It is surrounded by lofty coconut trees and is the perfect place to buy the best kinds of gum and incense, not only in Dhofar, but also in the Sultanate. Al Hafah Souq is replete with a variety of products, including traditional textiles and clothing, gold and silver jewellery as well as many other traditional artefacts.

   30 min

4. The Most Important Ancient Port on the Arabian Sea (Part of the Frankincense Trail), history date it back to before 2000 BC. Some archaeological research confirms that the city's prosperity dates back to the Iron Age. The city’s location was first discovered in 1930. Currently, the site of Al-Baleed is a combination of open air archaeological site and the Museum of frankincense lands. The museum focuses on two themes with two galleries: One is the Governorate of Dhofar’s historical and archaeological heritage; the other narrates the remarkable maritime history of Dhofar and Oman. In 2000, Al-Baleed City was registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Al-Baleed Fort: These monumental ruins represent the remains of Al-Baleed Fort. They tower to a height of 13 metres, with three circular towers in the corners, as well as several other semi-circular towers. The low ground in the middle of the fort is the remains of a large courtyard.

   1 hAdmission included

5. Make a short stop to experience the famous Omani Sweet (Halwa) with Arabian Coffee. (Traditional Arabian culture way). Omani halwa is a gelatinous and sticky sweet that is commonly served at weddings, birthdays, festivities, and during the holy week of Ramadan. The ingredients vary from one halwa-maker to another, but the base is usually made with water, sugar, ghee butter, and cornflour. Halwas can be flavoured with anything from rosewater and saffron to dried fruits and nuts. Aromatic and extremely flavourful, Omani halwa is traditionally served with kahwa (coffee).

   20 min

6. Khor Dahariz (Beach Lagoon) lies at the Eastern entrance of Salalah city just near Dahariz coastline. It is one of the promising wetlands in the region and a major attractive place for many beautiful migratory birds, like the ibis, flamingo, ducks, grey heron and white heron. Additionally, this lovely lagoon serves many other indigenous species, such as, fish and crustaceans.

   30 min

7. Driving 23 km from the Salalah heading to the beautiful mountain of itin overlooking Salalah city. Stop at a very fascinating view point of itin restaurant balcony overlooking the city and enjoy a few minutes at this view point, then start a few minutes walk to the cave. Accompanied by your guide, he will explain to you about the history and brief geo-information about the cave formation and the beautiful plantations around.

   20 min

Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 28 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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• 5Good salalah tour

  Good tour. We started by 9.30 am and spended 4/5 hours in different attractions in salalah with a nice English speaking guide Mr.Hamid . Overall a nice experience especially the mosque and lagoon visits to see the migratory birds…..

  OnAir747466December 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Brilliant day in Salalah City

  Hamid and his assistant Mohammed at Amazing Salalah really took care of our group visiting traditional road-side fruit stands, the old souk, as well as the beach at sunset where we watched parrots perform acrobatic stunts! A brilliant and insightful day!

  375beckypOctober 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5The Best Guide To Salalah

  Hamid and his team at Amazing Salalah really bring the city to life with their knowledge and passion. It's a great way to experience local culture and get an insight into life in Salalah, from pink bananas to the old souk! I especially loved sundown with the locals on Al Hafa beach, watching a team of parrot handlers do their thing!

  I7834CAryantOctober 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Wonderful beautiful I can't express

  What an incredible escape to the green paradise of Salalah. My trip during the Khareef season was absolutely magical, thanks to the Amazing Salalah Tourism team. From the misty mountains and lush landscapes of Wadi Darbat to the powerful blowholes at Al Mughsail Beach, every moment was a postcard come to life.

  ibrahimaJ1029RVOctober 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Great experience

  Our experience was really great today, the views and the places we visited were amazing. The guide was very professional, loaded with very interesting information and was very kind. The trip is suitable for couples, families and even for those who love traveling solo.

  443ridajJune 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Salalah city in half a day!

  Our Driver Hamid was excellent. He understood I was interested in a lot of the history of the region (ancient and recent), and spoke knowledgeably about the region as well as showing us the sights. He had us laughing at his stories of growing up in Oman. It is a full-on tour. The walking is easy, but wear decent shoes. The Sultan Qaboos Mosque is astonishing. Hamid talked about his faith and gave us some insight into his beliefs. The Mosque can get very crowded. Worth being patient. Al Balid and the Museum are something we would have missed and if you want to get a feel of the maritime history of Oman, it is well worth it. The views from Itin are well worth the drive. I enjoyed the Salalah Central market. As a carnivore, it was worth seeing how the market works. Hamid explained how the market is regulated. Al-Husn Souq was an experience. Lots of people trying to sell, and we got some lovely cashmere scarves. Was a bit claustrophobic, but ok.

  Road13645745803January 2025via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Salalah

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 235 experiences we list in Salalah.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 18 of 235.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Salalah

Salalah is the main city of Dhofar in southern Oman, a palm-fringed coastal plain known for its monsoon-green summers, frankincense and ancient ruins.

Salalah is the main city of Dhofar, in the far south of Oman, on a coastal plain between the Arabian Sea and a wall of hills. Coconut and banana plantations line the roads, an unusual sight on the Arabian Peninsula. The city was the birthplace of the late Sultan Qaboos, and a mosque bearing his name stands in the town. The Al Hafa souq sells frankincense and incense burners.

Top-ranked sights in Salalah: Taqah Castle.

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