Half Day Muscat VIP City Tour
ID: GYG535764-928800
Category:
Country: Oman
Country: Oman
Duration: 05:00 hours
Description
Enjoy Half day Muscat city tour (4hrs tour) -visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque biggest mosque in Oman we move to Muttrah and Photo stop at Mirani fort Jalali fort, Bait Al Zubair Museum, Muttrah Souq.
Discover the rich blend of ancient and modern architecture of Muscat on a half-day city tour. Learn how the city has undergone dramatic development in the past 3 decades, yet managed to preserve its age-old culture and heritage. Your driver will show you how to use the audio guide system to benefit the GPS enabled commentary that follows the tour.
Start with a visit to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, and then continue through the Ministries' area to see a number of modern buildings with a touch of ancient, Islamic architecture. Go to the fish market and explore the narrow alleyways of the Muttrah souk to soak up the scent of exotic spices, coffee beans and ancient remedies.
Learn more about the history of Oman at the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Take a souvenir photo at the magnificent Al Alam Palace, flanked by the twin Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali.
Itinerary:
• 45 mins in Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
• 15 mins in the fish market
• 30 mins in the Bait Al Zubair Museum
• 10 mins for a photo stop in Al Alam Palace
• 10 mins for a photo stop in Mirani & Jalali
• 30 mins in Muttrah Souq
Discover the rich blend of ancient and modern architecture of Muscat on a half-day city tour. Learn how the city has undergone dramatic development in the past 3 decades, yet managed to preserve its age-old culture and heritage. Your driver will show you how to use the audio guide system to benefit the GPS enabled commentary that follows the tour.
Start with a visit to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, and then continue through the Ministries' area to see a number of modern buildings with a touch of ancient, Islamic architecture. Go to the fish market and explore the narrow alleyways of the Muttrah souk to soak up the scent of exotic spices, coffee beans and ancient remedies.
Learn more about the history of Oman at the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Take a souvenir photo at the magnificent Al Alam Palace, flanked by the twin Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali.
Itinerary:
• 45 mins in Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
• 15 mins in the fish market
• 30 mins in the Bait Al Zubair Museum
• 10 mins for a photo stop in Al Alam Palace
• 10 mins for a photo stop in Mirani & Jalali
• 30 mins in Muttrah Souq
Highlights
- Enjoy visiting sultan Qaboos grand mosque
- Wonderful tour in Bait Al Zubair museum
- great tour at Muttrah Souq
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Smoking is prohibited in all vehicles
Kindly ask permission before photographing any local residents. Photographing local women is not permitted
Schedules are likely to change during the holy month of Ramadan
Meals are based on a food only basis. Any beverages will be charged as per consumption and should be paid directly at the restaurant
Women must cover their head with a scarf and must not wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits to enter the mosque. Men should wear long trousers
Kindly ask permission before photographing any local residents. Photographing local women is not permitted
Schedules are likely to change during the holy month of Ramadan
Meals are based on a food only basis. Any beverages will be charged as per consumption and should be paid directly at the restaurant
Women must cover their head with a scarf and must not wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits to enter the mosque. Men should wear long trousers
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Muscat
- Transportation by deluxe vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Shared tour
- GPS-enabled multilingual audio guide in five languages
- Entrance fees
NOT INCLUDED
- supplement cost for entrance fees 10 $ per person
- Food and beverages
- Transfers from Jumeirah Muscat Bay, Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, or Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah with Extra Cost
- Any Guide Except English guide or Arabic Guide will be with Extra Cost.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.