Experience the best of 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.
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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.
Mutrah's corniche curves along the waterfront, and the Mutrah Souk behind it is a maze of frankincense, silver, textiles and spices. The Royal Opera House, the National Museum and the Bait Al Zubair museum show Oman's culture and history, while beaches and coves line the coast toward Qantab and Bandar Khayran.
Boat trips look for dolphins and reach the snorkelling reefs of the Daymaniyat Islands. Omani food features shuwa slow-cooked lamb, spiced rice, dates and cardamom coffee. The cooler months from about October to April are ideal, while summer is extremely hot. Nizwa's fort, the dunes of the Wahiba Sands and the wadis of the Hajar Mountains make memorable trips.
- 1 hop-on hop-off route
- Free cancellation on 91% of experiences
- 4.9 across the top 24
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Questions about Muscat
- What is there to do in Muscat?
- We list 1,051 experiences in Muscat. The largest groups are day trips (421), city tours (150), attraction tickets (7).
- What are the top attractions in Muscat?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Muscat are Wahiba Sands (Sharqiyah Sands), Wadi Bani Khalid, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House.
- What is the most popular experience in Muscat?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Half-Day Private Muscat City Tour - Top Landmarks in Just 4 Hours", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 563 reviews.
- Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Muscat?
- Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Muscat; the most reviewed is "Big Bus Muscat Hop-On Hop-Off Tour" with 56 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Muscat take?
- The typical experience in Muscat lasts about 8 hours; the middle half run between 4 hours and 9 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Muscat?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 92% of the 1,051 experiences we hold for Muscat. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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