Oman · HALF-DAY
The 15 best half-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
See Muscat’s Grand Mosque, Muttrah Souq, fish market, museum, palace, and forts on a practical four-hour tour with multilingual audio.
“A very good overview of Muscat. The guide very polite and pleasant and answered our questions. I can recommend this tour and guide.”
Review of Khasab’s $37 dhow cruise, with dolphin watching, fjord views, swimming, snorkeling, refreshments, and practical tips.
“Opu was an amazing guide, knowledgeable of the local area. Plenty of refreshments etc. had an amazing time”
Review of Muscat’s private 4-hour city tour, covering the Grand Mosque, Opera House, Muttrah Souq, palaces, forts, food, price, and practical tips.
“Ali is a good friend for you guys who wishing to travel in Sultanate of Oman. He has background knowledge in history of this state and eligible to communicate in English. It is my first time to visit Oman but I had a great time here with Omani coffee and date palm. In addition, I can feel how beautiful of Muscat where modernity watching with old Omani culture. I was wondered how they can preserve their identities.”
Cruise Musandam’s fjords from Khasab, watch for dolphins, swim at Telegraph Island, and enjoy fruit, tea, and coffee for $37.
“Super, Tour, wenig Leute auf dem Boot. Getränke und Obst frei, frisch und kalt.”
Cruise Khor Sham by dhow from Khasab, spot dolphins, snorkel near Telegraph Island, and enjoy fruit and drinks for $45.
“Very nice tour, our guide Jithu gave us wonderful information about Khasab and the Arabian Norway. We saw dolphins, snorkeled and swam at Telegraph Island. The crew was very attentive and provided us with a wide variety of drinks, fruit, and delicious dates. Thank you very much, the tour is highly recommended.”
Explore Muscat with a local guide, from the Grand Mosque and Mutrah Souq to fish auctions, royal palaces, Omani bread, and tea.
“We enjoy our trip with Mahmood which give us very interesting information regarding the places that we visit, he also took us in other places that was stipulated in our route, places that was very attractive.”
Review of Muscat’s private half-day tour, covering the Grand Mosque, souq, palace, forts, museum, and Opera House.
“Haroun made a great Job. As Driver and Guide, he showed us in a friendly und competent way the highlight of Mascat Thanks a lot”
Explore Taqah Beach, Wadi Darbat waterfalls, and Mount Samhan on a flexible half-day tour from Salalah with a local guide.
“We truly enjoyed the tour! The car was very comfortable, making the journey pleasant and relaxing. Our guide, Salim, was exceptional — knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to talk to. We felt completely at ease in his company and had many engaging, enjoyable conversations along the way. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish!”
Review of Muscat’s private half-day city tour, covering the Grand Mosque, Muttrah markets, Al Alam Palace, forts, museum, and opera house.
“Jaafar was an amazing guide! Not only was he knowledgeable about all our questions, he made fantastic jokes and was very personable. The tour was fantastic and Jaafar provided us with water, recommendations and gave us time to wander on our own if we needed it. I highly recommend :)”
Explore Muscat by private car, from the Grand Mosque and Royal Opera House to Muttrah Souq, forts, palaces, and museums.
“El tour efectivamente fue privado e íbamos nosotros solos en un coche con el conductor/guía que fue super amable y nos permitió visitar cada uno de los lugares sin meternos prisa. Tienes que defenderte algo en ingles ya que el conductorRead more”
Review of Muscat’s private half-day tour, covering the Grand Mosque, Mutrah Souq, forts, Al Alam Palace, and Bait Al Zubair Museum.
“The tour was not as expected. A number of places we were meant to see during the tour were closed and consequently we were unable to view them properly. We feel as though the price of the tour did no reflect the service that was provideRead more”
See Muscat after dark on a private tour covering mosques, souks, palaces, forts, beaches, tea, and flexible sightseeing for up to seven.
“We had an absolutely fantastic time. Our guide was very knowledgable about the history of Oman and all the locations on the tour. He was very friendly and tailored the information based on our backgrounds and knowledge. He was also very fuRead more”
See Muscat’s Grand Mosque, Mutrah Souq, royal palace, forts, and Qurum Beach on a flexible private half-day tour with local guides.
“My experience with Waleed and Star Tours Oman has been nothing short of exceptional! His warmth and genuine friendliness made me feel so welcome throughout the entire experience. I’m incredibly grateful for how he shared insights Read more”
Review of Muscat’s private half-day city tour, covering the Grand Mosque, Mutrah Souq, forts, palace, and Bait Al Zubair Museum.
“Saw a lot however we were disappointed that the tour guide didn’t give us any history Travellers are keen to know history and will appreciate more and enjoy”
See Muscat’s grand mosques, Muttrah Souq, royal landmarks, beaches, and Omani treats on a private half-day tour with local guide.
“This was the perfect intro to Oman and Zaher was an exceptional guide. He demonstrated famed Omani hospitality even before the tour began, with helpful welcome messages and precise instructions for the airport pickup. I had a limited amoRead more”
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