Oman · HISTORICAL TOURS
Forts, souqs and the old interior capital. These 15 take in Nizwa, Bahla and Jabreen inland, and the sea forts at Mutrah and Muscat, compared on price, driving and how much walking is involved.
Review of GidOman’s Nizwa tour from Muscat, covering forts, souqs, mountain views, costs, timing, guides, meals, and route choices.
“It was a very nice day, Mohammed Aldighaishi is truly a difference maker, so hospital, kind and knowledgeable person, makes the day fun and always caring”
Review of Oman’s Nizwa day tour, with Nizwa Souq, Jibreen Castle, Bahla, lunch, hotel pickup, and multilingual audio guiding.
“Thankyou so much Mr. Khaleel for the the best experiance ever.”
Explore Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Souq, Bahla Fort, and Jabreen Castle on a private history tour from Muscat with guide and entry fees.
“Nizwa was such a beautiful place, the souk was lots of fun to taste samples and shop for coffee, dates and silver jewellery. The fort in Nizwa was an incredible place to explore as was Bahla fort. We loved Bahla fort even though there wRead more”
Review of Muscat’s $52 sunset cruise, with forts, palaces, mountain views, refreshments, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Is a very normal trip...they are going to show just a small part of the city. Just few explanations from the capitan I don t recommend it actually.”
Tour Nizwa’s Aqr village by private golf cart, seeing mud houses, irrigation channels, the fort, souk, mosque, and heritage walls.
“Omar was very helpful and he should us all new things around Nizwa Fort and souq. He showed us also history of old house and its related stuff.”
Review of Salalah’s half-day city tour, covering mosques, souqs, Al Baleed, frankincense, mountain views, transport, price, and practical tips.
“Memorable trip with an excellent tour guide. We were lucky to have Mr. Salim as our tour guide is very and I would highly recommend him to tourists willing to explore Salalah and its history.”
Explore Nizwa, Al Hamra, Misfah, and Jebel Shams from Muscat on a private 4WD tour with an English-speaking guide.
“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”
Explore Salalah’s mosque, palace, frankincense souq, Al Baleed Museum, and fruit markets on a practical half-day city tour.
“Very good itinerary and guide was very courteous and knowledgeable”
Review of Salalah’s 4-hour culture tour, with mosque, frankincense souq, fruit farm, halwa tasting, mall time, guides, value, and practical tips.
“Salim did an amazing guide. He was very patient and gave great advice and wonderful recommendations for spots to go to in the tour. He really gave extra effort to teach us about Oman and guarantee the best tour possible. Truly second to none”
Explore Taqah, Wadi Darbat, baobab trees, Tawi Attair, and Sumhuram on a private half-day tour from Salalah.
“What a great tour this was! Saw so many beautiful things. And the guide was fantastic. Great service.”
Explore Nizwa Fort, ancient tombs, mountain villages, and UNESCO-listed irrigation on a private day trip from Muscat.
“Said Al kiyumi is an amazing guide, the tour was very educational and fun. Great way to enjoy Nizwa and the green mountains.”
Review of Oman’s 2-day safari from Muscat, with Wadi Bani Khalid, Wahiba Sands, Nizwa, Birkat Al Mouz, and Jabal Al Akhdar.
“The activity was fantastic! The best thing about the activity was our guide, Juma. We learnt a lot about Oman and the Arabic culture. The Wadi was amazing as was the desert and the Green Mountains. The changing facilities at the Wadi were a bit makeshift so I would advise other travellers to wear their bathing suits rather than change in situ. A small suggestion. Otherwise everything was perfect!”
Review of Oman’s Nizwa and Historical Gems Tour from Muscat, with forts, souqs, mountain views, costs, options, and practical tips.
“The best tour we had in Oman! Jamal is an exceptional tour guide, kind and helpful with a ton of interesting info to tell. We learned a lot, we laught a lot, we saw extraordinary places and we add a beautiful memory in our life. We highly recommend it!”
Explore Oman’s historic villages, Nizwa Souq, Nizwa Fort, and Birkat Al Mouz on a private full-day trip from Muscat.
Explore Nizwa Fort and Souq with a multilingual local guide, private transport, lunch, and flexible travel from Muscat in 8 to 11 hours.
“My trip to Oman was truly special thanks to the tour guide Mr. Issam. He was professional and spoke in a smooth and engaging manner. He also added several unplanned activities, which made the trip more lively 🌟. His ability to speak multiple languages 🗣️🌍 helped a lot in understanding different cultures. An unforgettable experience! 🏞️✨”
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