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Muscat to Nizwa: Private Fort, Souq, Falaj & Museum Tour

By Frankincense Trails
Free cancellation available
Price is S$281 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover the rich heritage of Nizwa, the cultural heart of Oman
  • Explore the Nizwa Fort and admire the panoramic views of the city
  • Visit the bustling Nizwa Souq and see the iconic livestock auction
  • Learn about the age-old irrigation methods of the Falaj system
  • Visit Oman Through the Ages Museum

Activity location

    • Muscat
    • Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Muscat
    • Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman

Check availability

Muscat to Nizwa: Private Fort, Souq, Falaj & Museum Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
S$512.56 x 1 TravellerS$512.56
Total
Price is S$512.56
Until Wed, 10 Jun

Muscat to Nizwa: Private Fort, Souq, Falaj & Museum Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
S$281.33 x 1 AdultS$281.33
Total
Price is S$281.33
Until Wed, 10 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Omani lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Refreshments and snacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees to Nizwa Fort (5 OMR) Approximately 13 dollars
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance Oman Through the Ages Museum (5 OMR) Approximately 13 dollars

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Embark on a captivating full-day journey from Muscat to Nizwa, where Oman’s rich heritage comes to life. As a native Omani and experienced guide, you will be picked up from anywhere in Muscat, and together you will head to the heart of Oman’s cultural landscape.

Begin your day at Nizwa Fort, a 17th-century fortress renowned for its imposing tower and panoramic views of the Hajar Mountains and cityscape. Delve into Oman’s history through its exhibits, gaining insight into the region’s past.

Next, visit the bustling Nizwa Souq, where you can explore the vibrant displays of silver jewellery, handmade pottery, spices, and traditional crafts. If it’s a Friday, witness the iconic livestock auction, an age-old tradition alive with local energy.

Move to a traditional falaj in Birkat Al Mouz, part of Oman’s UNESCO-listed irrigation systems, where you can experience the age-old methods that nourish the region’s lush date palms and farms. The final stop is the Oman Through the Ages Museum, a gem that brings the nation’s ancient and modern history to life.

Throughout the day, enjoy refreshing snacks and an authentic Omani lunch, carefully prepared to give you a taste of traditional flavours. Join your guide on this immersive journey through Oman’s treasures, and discover Nizwa’s heritage, warmth, and beauty up close.

Location

Activity location

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    • Muscat
    • Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Muscat
    • Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman