OMAN · HISTORICAL TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 12 heritage tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to check before you commit.
Compare five Nizwa day tours from Muscat, from Friday markets and forts to Jebel Shams, Jebel Akhdar, and Oman Across Ages Museum.
“food can be better.Fahad was a great guide and took really good picture of ours.He was very friendly and imparted the group with knowledge of Oman”
Explore Nizwa, Jabreen Castle, Bahla, and Birkat Al Mouz from Muscat with lunch, transport, and GPS audio in five languages.
“The guide is super . I am very satisfied because the price not expensive .”
Explore Oman’s historic heart on a private Muscat tour to Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Souq, Bahla Fort, and Jabreen Castle.
“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”
Review of Muscat’s $52 sunset dhow cruise, with forts, palaces, mountain views, refreshments, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The tour is excellent! There were never ending refreshments, water, dates and omaní coffee. They used the traditional omaní boat that made the experience more interesting. We had the opportunity to admire Muscat and it's castle from the see along with a beautiful sunset. Everyone is kind and helpful”
Explore Nizwa’s Al Aqr village by private golf cart, seeing mud houses, irrigation channels, the fort, souk, and heritage sites.
“Amazing experience and great view onto the mountains. Abduljaleel was a great guide throughout the climbing and gave valuable insights into the area and history. Highly recommend”
Review Salalah’s mosques, frankincense souq, Al Baleed ruins, beaches, mountain springs, and Prophet Job’s tomb on a private half-day tour.
“Went to the Museum. Nice to see the Old Artifacts. Ships etc I had great tour guide Mohammed Ali On East of Salalah Wadi Darmat . etc. N yesterday City tour of Salalah”
Explore Nizwa, Al Hamra, Misfah, and Jebel Shams on a private 4WD tour from Muscat 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”
Review of Salalah’s half-day city tour, covering mosques, frankincense markets, museums, plantations, guides, dress rules, and value.
“Very good itinerary and guide was very courteous and knowledgeable”
Explore Salalah’s mosque, frankincense souq, tropical farms, Omani halwa, and Grand Mall in a practical four-hour cultural tour.
“Our guide Majid was amazing. He showed us a lot of beatiful places and is really friendly.”
Review of Salalah’s half-day tour to Taqah, Wadi Darbat, baobab trees, Tawi Attair, and UNESCO-listed Sumhuram.
“What a great tour this was! Saw so many beautiful things. And the guide was fantastic. Great service.”
Review of East Salalah’s 8-hour tour to Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, Mirbat, baobab trees, beaches, and the Anti-Gravity Point.
“Ghidul foarte bun, foarte bine documentat, a oferit foarte multe informații.”
Explore Salalah’s mosques, frankincense souq, UNESCO ruins, beach, plantations, and museum on a private five-hour Oman tour.
Pick the kind of day you want, then see what it costs.
