Muscat City Tour (Palaces, Forts, Markets & Mosque)

Muscat City Tour (Palaces, Forts, Markets & Mosque)

The city of Muscat, at various times in history under the rule of the Persians, Portuguese and Ottomans, became the capital city of Oman in 1793. This rich history today results in a beautiful multi-cultural city, with ancient forts, palaces and souq along Muttrah Corniche existing alongside examples modern Islamic architecture, such as the Royal Opera House and the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Mutrah Souq, Al Bahri Rd Near Corniche Restaurant, 113 Oman

A tour through the old town Muttrah Souq

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Muttrah, Muttrah, Muscat Governorate

Muttrah Fort, and old Palaces along the Corniche

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Al Alam Palace, Waterfront Oman

Tour of the publicly accessible section of the palace

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Royal Opera House, Al Kharijiyah Street, Muscat 113 Oman

Accredited guide will take you on an official tour of the buildings and the grounds of the Royal Opera Houses

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Sultan Qaboos St, Muscat 113 Oman

Accredited tour guide will take you on an official tour of the mosque and its surrounding grounds.

Duration: 2 hours