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.

Explore Muscat, learn more about Oman history and culture Places & Sights you'll visit: 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 your Hotels, Port (For shore excursions passengers), Airport, Residence. All fees and taxes included.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!!

Depart from the hotel at 8:30 am and go to the Grand Mosque, Muttrah souk, Bait al Zubair, Sultan Palace, Al Jalalany Fort, Mirani, Royal Opra and return to the hotel at 12:30 pm

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.

Eastern Hajjar Mountains to Arabian Sea, the Wahiba Sands, described a Sand sea, stretch almost 200 kms in length and about 100 kms in width.

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.

Your day trip begins by traveling to the former capital city of Nizwa. The ancient city is a particularly interesting for history buffs and those interested in Omani culture. This tour takes you next to the town of Bahla, known for its pottery and 13th century fort—one of the oldest in the region. Continue to the fort at Jabreen Castle, regarded by some as Oman’s most beautiful building for its ornate decoration

We start tour visit of the Royal Opera House, Oman’s premiere venue for musical arts and culture! next our guide will take you to the Grand Mosque, standing her in stately grandeur. Admire one of the most beautiful and extravagant modern mosques in the world, with a blend of Islamic, Middle Eastern and Omani architectural styles. Smell the odor of the perfumes at the Amouage Factory! Name as the home of the world’s most valuable perfume! From there we continue the tour to the famous fish and vegetable market in Muttrah and MuttrahSouq! Explore the traditional souq with its mix of old and new handcrafts. . Enjoy a relaxing walk along the Corniche and at the Sultan’s Palace, surrounded by the 16th Century Portuguese forts of Jalali and Mirani. One of our last stops today is the Bait Al Zubair Museum, learn about the Omani culture and the Sultanate´s history. Qantab, a lonely situated fisherman´s village is our first stop after the lunch break. Continuing to Bandar Khayran,

6 days round trip give you the opportunity to discover some highlight sights in the north part of Oman. Dive deep in sparkling blue clean water pools in Wadi Bani Khalid and Wadi Shab, spend 1 night in the desert and watch the stunning sunset, enjoy dune bashing with our experienced tour guide, Cross Range of Al Hajar mountain, Visit Grand canyon and Green Mountain, visit very old abandoned villages, visit Nizwa the old Capital of Oman you'll have enough time to stroll in Nizwa market and Nizwa fort, watch the turtles in the evening in Ras Al Jinz, and much more sights. Places & Sights you'll visit: Bimmah Sinkhole, Wadi Shab, Sur, Ras Al Hadd, Ras Al Jinz, Wadi Bani Khalid, Wahiba Sands, Al Mudhireb, Ibra, Zukait Tower Tomb, Nizwa Fort & Market, Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain), Birkat Al Moz, Jabreen Castle, Misfat Al Abreyeen, Wadi Ghul (Wadi Nakhar), Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman) Wadi Bani Awf (Balad Sayt)

Visit Nizwa The old Capital of Oman 500 years ago, stroll between the old market, spicy market, dates market, handcraft market, silver market, you have an option to visit Nizwa fort and castle to live the local life. From Nizwa visit the green Mountain and walk between the terrace garden visit the old part from the green mountain Alsharijah village1000 years old it's abandoned now, this village been made from stones and clay. From Green Mountain visit Birkat Al Moz and walk through the old water Channel listed to the world heritage and culture UNESCO. • Explore some of the culture/ history/ nature of Oman • Travel in comfort 4x4 Air-Conditioned vehicle • Private day trip • Pick up and Drop off your Hotels, Port (For shore excursions passengers), Airport, Residence • All fees and taxes Included

Nizwa holds significant historical and cultural significance to Oman as the birthplace of Islam in the sultanate as well as its former capital. ​ Nizwa is home to a variety of scenic oases, valleys (Wadis) and beautiful villages. This old capital boasts a 17th Century Round Tower Fort, the magnificent Jabrin Castle, the untouched ruins of its old settlements, and Bahla Fort, part of the UNESCO Worldwide Cultural Heritage.

You'll spend a day exploring some of Oman's history, culture, nature, and landscape. Nizwa was the capital of Oman 500 years ago, and it was the capital of Islamic culture in 2015, We'll take you on a tour of the ancient market of Nizwa. Next to the 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 Nizwa we'll drive you 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 4x4 Air-Conditioned vehicle • Explore the Grand Canyon of Oman • Stop for a photo in the ancient village of Wadi Ghul • All fees and taxes Included • Private Day Trip • Pick up and Drop off your Hotels, Port (For shore excursions passengers), Airport, Residence

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

We are proud of the Omani way of life and strives to ensure every guest visiting Oman through us gets to know the country in its full glory and go back as friends of Yalla and ambassadors of Sultanate of Oman.

In this tour we start from Muscat to Nizwa – The Ancient Capital of Oman with traditional Nizwa souk, Nizwa Round Tower Fort, Move forward to Birkat Al Mauz and Then drive up to the Green Mountains – Al Jebel Al Akhdar which is 2000 MT’s above sea level and is called the Green Jewel of the Al hajar mountain ranges with the terrace plantation of fruits, vegetables and Roses, A Truly unique stop in the Arabian Peninsula. You will be taken up to the roof of Oman and will feel the climate cool down at the top of Mountain.

Morning drive to the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital. You visit the powerful Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, one of the most impressive forts in Oman and the traditional Souq. Then you proceed to Jabrin castle built in the 17th century is one of the finest of its kind. Its magnificent plasterwork, the carved doors and the painted wooden beams of the ceilings make this castle amazingly different. Thereafter continue to Bahla, one of the oldest small towns of Oman and in the 12th century the capital of the tribe living in the region. As the monumental fort is closed for renovation only a photo stop is planned