Must see and do
Old Muttrah Souk, where you can buy delightful crafts, spices, colourful silks and striking jewellery.
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, built from beautiful Indian sandstone.
Al fresco dining at one of the charming restaurants dotted along Muscat's coast.
Ruwi - also known as Little India - which is surrounded by magnificent mountains and home to the Prayer Carpet, the largest single piece of carpet in the world.
A scenic drive to Bandar Jissah, where you'll find breathtaking underwater wonders.
The chance to enjoy fresh seafood, prepared while you wait at the Muscat Fish Market.
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Magical Muscat Half Day Tour. The first stop on the Muscat City Tour is the beautiful architecture of the Grand Mosque, built over a period of 6 years from 1995 to 2001. The main chandelier is made of pure Swarovski crystal and the carpet adorning the large prayer hall was woven from pure Persian silk. The exterior is constructed with quality Rajasthani sandstone and the main halls and smaller prayer rooms are adorned with the finest Italian marble. The Mosque is surrounded by 5 minarets, each of which symbolizes the holy five vows taken by every devout Muslim to reinforce his faith in the Almighty. From the Mosque, proceed through the Embassy road (please note that it is forbidden to take photographs) to the old part of Muscat city and The Muttrah souk - a traditional Omani market. The souk offers a wide range of goods, especially typical Omani souvenirs like Frankincense, the Omani Dagger or Khanjar and beautiful silver handicrafts and “Pashmina shawls”. Next stop is the Bait Al Zubair Museum, a small town house that has been converted to display the old archeological findings and Omani heritage including national dress and jewellery along with a collection of old pictures of Muscat. Our final stop is the Sultan’s Palace (video filming is prohibited) surrounded by the 2 Forts of Mirani and Jalali.
Dolphin watching and Snorkeling (3 Hour Extension). Dolphins in Oman are a familiar sight and watching dolphins is one of the most popular activities. Oman is home to a variety of dolphin and whale species: the spinner and bottle nose dolphin being the most common. Almost all year round, dolphins can be found in close proximity to the coast and most trips are likely to get a sight of these entrancing creatures in their natural habitat. Another option is to combine the pleasure of dolphin watching with a snorkelling trip exploring coral beds that are home to an exotic variety of fish. Pick-up times vary according to season.
Sunset Cruise (3 Hour Extention). Take a boat cruise around Muscat’s spectacular coastline as the sun goes down. The serene sights and sounds of a city slowing down for the night are best experienced from the water. Watch the hills of Muscat disappear with the setting sun, to be backlit by glittering starlight or the light of a glorious moon.