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Oman's best days out.
The 10 most popular muscat city tours in Oman. What each day actually involves, who runs it, and what you pay.
Snorkel Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands with a guided crew, see sea turtles and colorful fish, then relax with included snacks and brunch-style food.
“Really nice Captain Happy and Mohamed made our day great!”
Guided Wadi Shab cave waterfall swim plus Bimmah Sinkhole on a full-day trip from Muscat with tea, lunch, and transfers.
“It was very nice, though the hike is Not super easy.”
Small-group Muscat tour to Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands, with 4x4 dune drive, swimming time, lunch, and sunset options.
“Our guide Mazin Alsalmi gave us an incredible tour to the Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid. The places we went were so breathtakingingly beautiful! We were taken care of very well and I definitely recommend this tour to everyone. thanks to our guide for a fantastic day!”
A 4-hour Muscat essentials tour with GPS audio, hotel pickup, mosque and souk stops, and Royal forts photo views for $48.
“Khalil was a great driver and the audio guide was good. We felt that we saw the main highlights of Muscat easily”
Swim turquoise pools at Wadi Bani Khalid, ride dunes in a 4x4, and (optionally) sandboard with a guide from Muscat.
“This tour was amazing and I enjoyed every second of it thanks to my incredible guide Mohammad Ali. He was the best story teller, driver, DJ and resource about insights into the life of local Omanis that you could wish for. An unexpected event made the tour even more memorable. I can only recommend to…”
Snorkel Daymaniyat Islands from Muscat with a fast speedboat, turtle sightings, reef life, and snacks on Oman’s Gulf of Oman reserve.
“Assan was the best guide, we saw turtles, relaxed on the beach and had snacks and drinks! Definitely worth it!”
Muscat dolphin watching by speedboat, then snorkel clear coral waters to see fish and turtles on a 3-hour excursion.
“Perfect tour! We never felt rushed and enjoyed an amazing day. We saw dozens of dolphins and even a family of four sea turtles while snorkeling. Very experienced captain. Highly recommended — shukran!”
Snorkel Daymaniyat Islands from Muscat on a comfortable catamaran, see turtles, and enjoy BBQ lunch and snacks onboard.
“Our trip to Daymaniyat islands was really fun! Our tour guides: Ahmed, Ibrahim, and captain DJ were super friendly and helpful. They took us to different spots around the islands to snorkel. I would highly recommend Mola Mola!”
Muscat dolphin watching on a modern boat with Nobles Marine Tours. 2 hours on the Arabian Sea with coastline stops and drinks.
“Total experience was amazing, excellent spot, we saw the dolphins and Coastal Line, spending wonderful time. Guide was very good and helpful. Trip was very well organized. Harbour and boats are very clean and there were restrooms, facilities and restaurant/ café. Value for money and highly recommended. Thanks alot.”
Budget-friendly Muscat city tour for $46 with an English guide: Grand Mosque, Opera exterior, Al Alam Palace, forts, and Muttrah Souq.
“We had an amazing city tour in Muscat, thanks to our wonderful tour guide. From the very beginning, the guide Mazin was professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about Oman’s history, culture, and traditions. The tour was well-organized and covered all the key attractions, including the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Mutrah Souq, the Royal Opera House,…”
