Muscat City Tour

Upon arrival, our Shore2Shore guide will be waiting for you at the port, easily identifiable with the corresponding sign.

Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, is a city that blends tradition and modernity. It boasts the largest natural harbor in the world, a historic commercial link between India and China.

We will begin our excursion with an outdoor visit to the gardens of the majestic Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, with a capacity for 20,000 worshippers. It is a jewel of Islamic architecture, housing inside the second largest hand-woven carpet in the world. With more than 90,000 m², the mosque can be visited from 8:00 to 11:00 (except Fridays).

After this cultural experience, we will head to the heart of the capital for a photo stop in front of the Sultan Qaboos Palace, an architectural masterpiece guarded by the impressive Jalali and Mirani forts, remnants from the Portuguese colonization era.

Our next optional stop will be the Bait Al Zubair Museum, which offers a fascinating display of Omani culture, traditions, and craftsmanship.

Finally, we will visit the famous Muttrah Souq, one of the oldest in the Arab world. Here you will have free time to explore its stalls of handicrafts, perfumes, spices, and incense. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover traditional items such as the Dallah, the iconic Omani bronze coffee pot.

After a day full of history and tradition, we will return to the port to say goodbye.

Thank you for choosing Shore2Shore and we hope you enjoy this unique experience in Muscat!

GENERAL INFORMATION

• DURATION: BUS AND GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 4 HOURS

Optional supplement to be paid on site

• Bait al Zubair Museum:  Approx. $10 OPEN FROM 09:30 TO 18:00
• Entry to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: PRICE INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
  
  •  OPEN FROM 8:00 TO 11:00 (except Fridays).

IMPORTANT 

There is a mandatory dress code for entering mosques:

• For women: loose long pants, tight clothing is not allowed. Long sleeves and they must cover their head with a scarf. Entry with tights, transparent clothing, or white pants is not allowed.
• For men: pants, which can be shorts as long as they cover the knees. Shirts or t-shirts with uncovered shoulders are not allowed.
• Entry in swimwear or inappropriate clothing is prohibited.
• Some mosques provide clothing free of charge to visitors so they can enter. But only for individual visitors; people in groups with a guide must wear appropriate clothing and always respect the dress code.
• Couples cannot hug inside the mosque, not even for taking a photograph.

Shore2Shore is not responsible if the competent authorities deny entry to the mosque due to non-compliance with the dress code. OUR GUIDES do not have clothing to lend or sell. 
 

REMARKS

• Easy level/Panoramic/Cultural.
• Wearing appropriate clothing is mandatory in the places of worship to be visited.
• Comfortable footwear is recommended.
• People with reduced mobility who use wheelchairs must be accompanied by another person who can assist them. We kindly ask that foldable wheelchairs be used, as buses do not have lifts or ramps. Shore2Shore is not responsible if the client does not inform about their situation at the time of booking.
• Mosques will be closed for visits on Fridays due to religious celebrations. They may also be occasionally closed without prior notice by decision of religious authorities.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: THE ORDER OF THE PLACES TO VISIT MAY VARY WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO POSSIBLE EVENTS (SHIP ARRIVAL TIME, OPENING HOURS OF PLACES OF INTEREST, ETC.)