What to do and see in Muscat Governorate, Oman: The Best Bus Tours

June 10, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

The Omani city of Muscat is predominantly populated by Islamic Arabs, though it also has a sizable, non-resident Indian population, further rounded out by American, British and Dutch citizens. Muscat is a tolerant and progressive city, where English speakers are relatively common. Arrange fares beforehand if seeing the city by taxi. To explore further, consider renting a car. Don't miss the imposing Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, atmospheric Old Muttrah Souk, Al Alam Royal Palace or Al Jalali Fort.
Restaurants in Muscat Governorate

1. Muscat City Tour Half day

Tours Oman Private Day tours
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Tour : Muscat city tour Duration : 4 Hours Location : Muscat Pick up : Muscat or any place inside Muscat Drop off : Muscat or any place inside Muscat

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, National Park fees, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private vehicle (Maximum capacity : Salon Car 3 seats / 4 X4 vehicles 6 seats

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Reviewed By MoghaniALABAMA

We had scheduled day tours of Muscat and Salalah and was in Dubai awaiting our cruise on March 12th. We had private tours with Oman Tours reserved. They were wonderful in cancellations! We had to ASAP return to USA first plane available due to our government request or be quarantined at end of cruise in Europe. We will return next year to finish our tours of Oman and will request Sarah to help us again with our plans. She is excellent. Thanks again and see you next year!

2. Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole

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Wadi Shab (وادي شاب) also spelled Wadi Shaab, is a very popular wadi located in the Al Sharqiyah Region in Oman. It is a very popular outdoor attraction for both locals and expats, and people come here for nature, to swim in the fresh water pools or just to have a barbecue. The main attraction of the wadi is the waterfall in the cave, which you can reach after a roughly 40 mins hike and swimming in 2-3 pools. I really love coming to this wadi as it is not very far from Muscat, is easily accessible even with a saloon car and because the pools are always full with the clear blue water!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By Onaggar

Remarkable experience! Very clean boat & super friendly crew Thanks Qantab for the amazing experience

3. Muscat Day Tour

Muscat, Oman ALISMAILI TRAVEL & TOURISM
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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!!

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Private transportation, Freedom to stop the driver to take pictures at any time.

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Reviewed By raju002

A day visit with family and friends will be a great idea. You can learn about the cultural heritage of the people.

4. Magnificent Muscat! Half-day Private City Tour

Aryaf Jibreen Tourism
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Experience the magnificence of the city of Muscat, when you travel like a local. Grand Mosque, Matrah Souq, Al Alam Palace

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, English Speaking Guide, Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence Pick up and drop off, Private Tour, Entry/Admission - Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Entry/Admission - Mutrah Fish Market, Entry/Admission - Mutrah Souq, Entry/Admission - Bait Al Zubair, Entry/Admission - Al Alam Palace

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Reviewed By fiyazm2020

The trip was wonderful.the children enjoyed it and the guide was great. Will use their service again.

5. A Taste of Oman 4 Nights/ 5 Days/

Best Western Hotel, 3341 Dohat Al Adab St, Muscat, Oman Oman Safari Tours
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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.

Inclusions: Dinner in Hotel Day 02 and Day 03, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Visa, Airfair flights, If group required lunch our driver will stop any local restaurant you can pay directly

Reviewed By weknowthe50

Oman Safari tours team organized a wonderful trip for us. They solve our visa issues and assist us for Muscat flights. Transfers to hotels and airport are organised perfectly on time. Nizwa forts and souqs were the best moment of our tour. It was the real history oman administration seating place. The outside view of the Nizwa Castle was really a view of old Oman history. I impressed their organization staff and team that offer us a wonderful tour for us.

6. Half Day Muscat City Tours

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Our first stop in the morning is the Sultan´s Quaboos Grand Mosque. Admire there the 12m long chandelier and get an impression of Omani´s religion (Opening hours: From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday till Thursday). Explore at your next stop the exotic fish, fresh fruits and colorful vegetables at the traditional market in Muttrah. Feel free to mingle with the crowd and don’t forget to negotiate.Only a few meters from there you enter the famous MuttrahSouq where you will find a countless mix of Omani handcrafts, enjoy the oriental sound and smell the gold of Oman “Fragrances”. ​ We drive along the beautiful Corniche to Old Muscat, where we stop for memorable picture of the Sultan's Palace which is surrounded by the Portuguese forts of Jalali and Mirani. At the Bait Al Zubair Museum you get an exclusive chance to get informative information about the Omani culture and their history.

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Reviewed By sandiau

My husband went on a fishing trip today. A clean, fast boat set up with everything needed to catch fish. Captain has local knowledge of where to go to get a catch. Great day out!

7. Wadi Shab Coastal Trekking

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We'll pick you up from your hotel in Muscat and take you on a great adventure in Wadi Shab. Enjoy a long walk, wade through some gentle ponds, and have the opportunity to swim through a pond of crystal clear water and dive inside a magnificent cave with an inspiring waterfall.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, National Park fees, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private vehicle (Maximum capacity : Salon Car 3 seats / 4 X4 vehicles 6 seats, At Friday the fort close at 11:00 AM , so it is not always guarantee to visit it from inside in case of Friday trip

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Reviewed By MoghaniALABAMA

We had scheduled day tours of Muscat and Salalah and was in Dubai awaiting our cruise on March 12th. We had private tours with Oman Tours reserved. They were wonderful in cancellations! We had to ASAP return to USA first plane available due to our government request or be quarantined at end of cruise in Europe. We will return next year to finish our tours of Oman and will request Sarah to help us again with our plans. She is excellent. Thanks again and see you next year!

8. Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Private Full Day Tour

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Wadi Shab is a very popular outdoor attraction in Oman.The main attraction of the wadi shab is the waterfall in the cave, which you can reach after a roughly 40 mins hike and swimming in 2-3 pools. People love going to this wadi as it is not very far from Muscat. The pools are always full of clear blue water! The wadi is definitely very popular just come and see it. *Pick up and drop-off from any place in Muscat *Travel comfortably in a new private vehicle with Wi-FI *Hike in the company of a professional tour guide and swimming in a cave *Lunch and water included Please take with you. Swimming clothes Waterproof case Sun Cream Water shoes A change of dry clothes Sneakers

Inclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, licensed tour guide, Wi-FI

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Reviewed By 491kenz

It was my first time in Muscat and I wanted to remember this city. To do this, I reviewed many companies that are engaged in excursions and decided to stop at Gidoman . So, I didn't regret my choice and it was the coolest ride of my life. Our guide Ilya, talked to us very interesting information about the city sights. Most of all, I liked the Corniche Road and the old market. We took amazing photos against the background of snow-white beautiful buildings like in the tale of Aladdin. I want to say a huge thank you to the company Gidoman for what you do, I will recommend you to all my friends!

9. Private Muscat City Tour

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A sightseeing tour around Muscat, the capital of Oman, is a great chance to soak up the Arabic atmosphere and explore the city where the ancient architecture and monuments are combined with the modern life. *Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Sultan Quboos mosque dress code and behaviour No smoking, eating, or drinking inside the mosque area. Dress code for men is long-sleeve shirts, long trousers, no shorts. ... Dress code for women is long trousers or skirts, long-sleeve shirts or tops, nothing tight, headscarf (important). *Royal Opera House *Muttrah Souq *Mutrah Fort. *Al Alam Palace

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, licensed tour guide

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Reviewed By 491kenz

It was my first time in Muscat and I wanted to remember this city. To do this, I reviewed many companies that are engaged in excursions and decided to stop at Gidoman . So, I didn't regret my choice and it was the coolest ride of my life. Our guide Ilya, talked to us very interesting information about the city sights. Most of all, I liked the Corniche Road and the old market. We took amazing photos against the background of snow-white beautiful buildings like in the tale of Aladdin. I want to say a huge thank you to the company Gidoman for what you do, I will recommend you to all my friends!

10. Nizwa and Jebal Shams Grand canyon

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Tour : Nizwa and Jebal Shams Grand canyon Duration : 8 Hours Pick up: Muscat or any place inside Muscat Drop off : Muscat or any place inside Muscat

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, National Park fees, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private vehicle (Maximum capacity : Salon Car 3 seats / 4 X4 vehicles 6 seats, At Friday the fort close at 11:00 AM , so it is not always guarantee to visit it from inside in case of Friday trip

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Reviewed By MoghaniALABAMA

We had scheduled day tours of Muscat and Salalah and was in Dubai awaiting our cruise on March 12th. We had private tours with Oman Tours reserved. They were wonderful in cancellations! We had to ASAP return to USA first plane available due to our government request or be quarantined at end of cruise in Europe. We will return next year to finish our tours of Oman and will request Sarah to help us again with our plans. She is excellent. Thanks again and see you next year!

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