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Muscat City Tour

Muscat, Oman

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

tart your tour With the Visit of the Grand Mosque “the Mosque of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said “ ,the most famous attraction in Muscat , take a look inside this great Unique Islamic archeological building where your guide will Point out the highlights of the Place and a historical background and some Islamic facts ,then head to your next Stop Muttrah Souk or Al Dhalam Souk as know by the Locals .this Souk is one of the eldest souks in the Arab World .there you can Find various Goods offered by merchants .you can see Fish, frankincense, Perfume oil, garment, daggers, Gold, Silver, Spices and Omani Pots.
Then head to the old town where you will Pass by Sultan Al Alam Palace, the palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and the Twin Forts Mirani and Jalali .your last stop is Al Zubair Museum which offers Huge information For the Country Culture, history, and heritage.

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Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Specialized infant seats are available. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Note:. The mosque is open: Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 – 11:00 am. Dress code: Men and women are requested to kindly wear appropriate clothing that coves arms and legs. Ladies need to wear a scarf.. Muscat City Tour. The tour begins at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque the larges mosque in Oman and most beautiful architectural piece of work. (Islamic dress code to be observed). Next stop is Mutrah, where you will visit the Fish market and Oman’s largest Traditional Souq. The Souq offers a wide range of goods, especially typical Omani souvenirs like frankincense, Omani khanjar and beautiful silver handicraft.. From Muttrah you will be taken to "Bait Al Zubair" the Omani Museum, which offers a wealth of information about the country culture, tradition and history.. From here you will be taken to Muscat Old Town where the tour proceeds on foot, strolling around the palace of Sultan Qaboos "Qasr Al Alam" surrounded by two forts Jalali and Mirani built by the Portuguese in the 16 th century.. Note:. The mosque is open: Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 – 11:00 am. Dress code:. Men and women are requested to kindly wear appropriate clothing that coves arms and legs. Ladies need to wear a scarf.. Tour includes: Transport, Driver / English speaking Guide, Entrance fees, Mineral water