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Oman's best days out.
The 10 most popular historical tours in Oman. What each day actually involves, who runs it, and what you pay.
Full day Nizwa and Bahla with GPS audio guiding, forts and castles, plus lunch included—an easy way to see Omani culture.
“if there was a provision to have a full visit to Bahla Fort and Artisans, would have been better.”
Private full-day tour from Muscat to Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Souq, Bahla Fort, and Jabreen Castle with pickup, guide, and entry fees.
“My tour guide Waleed was absolutely fantastic (definitely recommend requesting him). Waleed picked me up promptly from my accommodation and was such great company for the day. He was highly knowledgeable, courteous and funny. Read more”
A $52 dhow sunset cruise past Muscat forts and palaces, with drinks and dates included, for a 2-hour golden hour sail.
“We really enjoyed our tour. Our tour guide went out of his way to make our trip memorable. Muscat is truly beautiful and can definitely recommend this tour to all out there.”
Ride an open-air golf cart through Al Aqur in Nizwa, seeing mud houses, irrigation channels, and fort views with a private guide.
“Great to do with small kids! My two boys aged 10 and eight had a good time doing this activity. It was slow paced and meant that they didn’t have to walk around too much. We got to see everything and our tour guide was very friendly.”
Half-day private Salalah tour: Sultan Qaboos Mosque, UNESCO Al Baleed ruins, Haffa Souq and beach, Ittin views, frankincense.
“The frankensence museum was closed and the guides didn't know till we got there. Shopping seemed to be the target of our guides and they were more than happy to introduce us to their villagers. We finally convinced them that ending the tour one hour early was not acceptable and they wound up taking us…”
Private 4WD tour from Muscat to Nizwa souq, Nizwa Fort, Al Hamra villages, and a scenic photo stop at Jebel Shams.
“The sights at Jebel Shams are amazing and breath taking. Ahmed, the driver/guide is knowledgeable, friendly and shared good background information, making the trip very enjoyable”
Half-day Salalah city tour in Dhofar: Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Al Baleed frankincense museum, souqs, plantations, and a free coconut drink.
“Very good itinerary and guide was very courteous and knowledgeable”
A 4-hour Salalah tour with the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Haffa Souq shopping, halwa tasting, a tropical fruit farm walk, and mall time.
“Our guide Majid was amazing. He showed us a lot of beatiful places and is really friendly.”
Half-day Salalah tour linking Taqah’s old town, ocean cliffs, Wadi Darbat, the Well of Birds sinkhole, baobabs, and UNESCO Sumhuram.
“What a great tour this was! Saw so many beautiful things. And the guide was fantastic. Great service.”
Private 8–9 hour historical tour from Muscat to Nizwa: souq, fort, UNESCO tombs, Birkat Al Mouz, aflaj irrigation, and Jebel Akhdar views.
“We finished our second private tour today.”
