Top Muscat Historical Tours

This half day tour will give you a unique chance to get a light touch to the history, culture and heritage of Oman covering the main attraction of the capital of the country.

You'll spend a day exploring some of Oman's history and culture, Nizwa was the capital of Oman 500 years ago, and it was the capital of Islamic culture in 2015, We will take you on a tour between the ancient market of Nizwa. Next To Nizwa Market is the Nizwa fort and castle the fort its been build in 1649 and the castle been build in 888. The fort is a museum today. From there we drove up to Jabal Shams( The Grand Canyon Of Oman) 3009 Meters, offering an exciting off-road experience and fantastic view. • Explore the culture & Nature & landscape of Oman on this day trip • Travel in comfort in a 4x4 vehicle • Explore the Grand Canyon of Oman • Stop for a photo in the ancient village of Wadi Ghul • Private Day Trip • Pick up and Drop off your Hotels, Port (For shore excursions passengers), Airport, Residence • All fees and taxes Included

Delve into Oman’s countryside and culture without worrying about transport or driving mountain roads yourself with this private full-day trip from Muscat. Traveling by air-conditioned 4x4 with a driver-guide to navigate and commentate on the sights, visit the Amouage perfumery—whose fragrances capture Omani scents—the pool-and palm-filled Wadi Tayyin river gorge, and the oasis village of Fanja. Entry fees and hotel and airport transfers are included.

Visiting the top high light Sightseeing in Muscat Grand Mosque Al Qurum Beach Fish Market Mutrah Market Al Zubair Museum Al Alam Palace • Private Half-day Muscat city tour • Learn more about the culture and the history of Oman • Pick up and Drop off Hotels, Port (For shore excursions passengers), Airport, Residence • All fees and taxes Included

This half-day tour in the city starts in the morning taking you to the enlightening Sultan Qaboos Grande Mosque, experience Oman through time at the Bait AL Zubair, a trip to the Traditional Markets (Souks) at the Muttrah known for its Gold, Silver and Wooden Adornments and finally a walk around the Old Town of Muscat including a visit to the Al Alam Palace and16th Century Forts, Jalali and Mirani. Photo stop at the Royal Opera House if time allows.

There is free internet and I tell you about my great history and the car is comfortable and air conditioned Accompany you and get off with you in the specified places of the tour

With some Omani snacks and refreshments this amazing combination trip will head first to the Royal Opera House of Muscat, then Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, The Fish Market (Mutrah) OR Mutrah Traditional Souk , and then to Al Alam Palace. At the end of this trip you will be familiar enough with Omani culture, some of Omani history, and you will have a good memory of the how Mutrah Souk is amazing!!

Start your Half-Day Muscat City Tour from the Sultan Qaboos Mosque-Grand Mosque, the 5th biggest Mosque in the world (please consider the dress code). The Mosque is open from 0800 HRS till 1100 HRS (except Friday).Pass the embassy quarter and enjoy a guided tour through the beautiful Royal Opera House. After this you drive to Muttrah Souk, the oldest souk in Oman. Then you drive to Visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Continue to Al Alam Palace (photo stop), which is flanked by two Portuguese Forts, called Al Mirani and Al Jalali.

A'Dakhiliyah Governorate occupies a distinctive location on the western slopes of Al Hajar Mountains (the slopes of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar) towards the desert in the south. A'Dakhiliyah Governorate has played a role of great significance in Oman’s history, particularly with regard to the spread of Islam in Oman. Nizwa, the capital of Oman in the early days of Islam, was the cradle of ardent intellectual activity and produced generations of Omani scientists, scholars and historians. That’s why it has been called “the egg of Islam”. Its towering historic castle still stands today as well as many forts, castles, ancient mosques and other beautiful tourist sites. Nizwa District is also famous for its many old houses.

Discover Muscat on your own, customize the tour according to your time and need. Time is very flexible.

Visiting Oman’s highest mountain, Jebel Shams, from Muscat involves a steep journey not ideal for inexperienced off-road drivers. With this private tour, a driver-guide masters the mountain trails, so you can focus on the scenery and views from the summit over what’s known as Arabia’s ‘Grand Canyon.’ Plus, with a driver to efficiently manage the terrain, there’s time to visit Nizwa and remote villages on route.

You get to visit Nizwa a Unic town of Oman. Then drive-thru the old town of Al Hamra. And as a final topping Jebel Shams the Grand Canyon of Oman.

Get out of the city and explore the deserts of Oman on this full-day tour. Depart from your Muscat hotel in a private vehicle and make your way to Wahiba Sands. Accompanied by a guide, visit with a Bedouin family and sample local coffee and dates. Explore the rolling dunes and visit wadis with green pools and waterfalls.

Get to know Muscat at night on a private 4-hour evening tour and enjoy the wonderful weather and atmosphere, with a knowledgeable local driver-guide. Sightseeing by foot and air-conditioned vehicle, hear about the Omani capital’s history as you absorb the twinkling buildings, waterfronts and souks set against the dusky mountains. See the illuminated domes of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, witness the beautiful views along Muttrah Corniche, browse Muttrah Souk and view Al Alam Palace before having dinner at a local restaurant.

Nakhl Fort is one of north Oman’s most impressive, but difficult to reach alone without car hire or haggling with cabs, especially if time is short. Avoid all the effort with a half-day tour to Nakhl from Muscat. Admire the mountain scenery and listen to audio commentary en route, and on arrival, explore the fort’s interior and visit the nearby Al Thowarah hot springs; all in a hassle-free afternoon.

The tour covers attractive Sightseeing of Oman. You will have a wonderful experience about Culture and Adventure. Enjoy the varieties of its landscapes.

Stand atop Jebel Akhdar, Oman’s ‘Green Mountain,’ without having to negotiate mountain roads by yourself, on this private full-day tour from Muscat. With a driver-guide to handle the steep drives and explain the sights, visit the summit plateau's rim to marvel at the views over the rocky ravines, hamlets, and terraced orchards below. Plus, stop to visit Nizwa, a ‘wadi’ gorge, UNESCO-listed Birkat al Mouz, and more.

• Al Hamra • Birkat Al Muz • Fanjah Club • Bait Al-Jabal Museum • Izki Town • Nizwa Souq • Nizwa Fort

Take in the sights of stunning Muscat—Oman’s history-packed capital—on this evening city tour, which includes dinner and soft drinks. Tick off some of the standout sights after-hours, from centuries-old Portuguese forts to the Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque, illuminated by nighttime lights. Then, dig into a local specialty: Omani grilled fish.

This is a tour which combines the old with the new, cultural with commercial, business with pleasure. The rose gardens at Jebel Akhdar have been flowering as long as the villagers can remember. The scent of the rose has been valued for centuries, and harvesting its much-valued perfume continues today, in a mixture of traditional and modern methods. The ancient city of Nizwa, once the capital of Oman, boasts a beautifully renovated and restored fort, and the UNESCO world heritage site of Falaj al Daris (an interconnected waterway complex)- still in every day use today.

First, visit one of the historical sights of Oman and get to know the rich and vibrant history of the country and have an insight of its heritage. Then and through Oman majestic mountains and curvy valleys, you will be taken up to the highest mountain in the Gulf which goes up to 3000 meters above sea level and let the breath-taking view of the Grand Canyon amaze you. Finally, at the city of Al Hamra, you will see an ancient village famous for its ruins and oasis of farms over the edge of very dry mountains.

All our pick up and drop off Muscat hotel. We provide all our transportation with air condition and all guides are approved from Ministry of gov. in Tourism sector.

This experience is a classical way of discovering Oman and its people. It offer visits to traditionals bazaars and old mountain villages. Forts, adventurous mountain tracks and dry river beds ( Wadis).

Muscat is considered the pulsating heart of Oman. Perhaps what striking about Muscat Governorate is the breathtaking intermingling of ancient culture and heritage and modern style.