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The 15 Best Fort and Souq Tours in Oman

41 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $83

Nizwa, Bahla and Jabrin are close enough to see in one day and very different buildings. These 15 tours cover the round tower and the Friday livestock market, the mud brick walls at Bahla and the painted ceilings at Jabrin, priced and timed from Muscat.

From Muscat: Nizwa and Oman's Historical Gems Tour - The long road from Muscat to Nizwa
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From Muscat: Nizwa and Oman’s Historical Gems Tour

1.Nizwa and Oman’s Historical Gems Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 403 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $100Our pick

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”

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From Muscat: Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar Tour with Lunch - The drive from Muscat into the Hajar Mountains
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From Muscat: Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar Tour with Lunch

Nizwa Fort-Nizwa Souq-Misfah Al Arbyeen-Jebel Shams - Private Full Day Tour - Nizwa Fort puts Oman’s past in stone
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Nizwa Fort-Nizwa Souq-Misfah Al Arbyeen-Jebel Shams – Private Full Day Tour

Nizwa Heritage & Culture Full Day Tour with Audio Guiding - Birkat Al Mouz beneath Jebel Akhdar
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Nizwa Heritage & Culture Full Day Tour with Audio Guiding

Full Day Private Nizwa/Jebel Akhdar - Nizwa Souq: dates, spices, and a working market
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Full Day Private Nizwa/Jebel Akhdar

5.Full Day Private Nizwa/Jebel Akhdar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · from $187

Review of Oman’s private Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar tour, with forts, souqs, mountain views, 4WD transport, guide tips, and honest value advice.

“Our recent private tour of Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar in Oman was an extraordinary experience, leaving us in awe of the rich history and breathtaking landscapes. Our guide, Ahmad, was not only exceptionally kind but also a wealth of knowledge, Read more”

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Nizwa & Jabel Akhder (Sharing) - Nizwa Fort and the story inside its walls
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Nizwa & Jabel Akhder (Sharing)

6.Nizwa & Jabel Akhder (Sharing)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · from $189

Review of the Nizwa and Jabal Akhdar day tour from Muscat, with forts, souqs, mountain villages, lunch, pricing, guides, and practical tips.

“Tour was fine. Amazing scenery. However, it came with essentially no narration, history or background briefings. No soft drinks provided. Only a small bottle of water was offered. Lunch was fine, but not scenic or particularly interesting.”

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From Muscat: Nizwa and Jebel Shams Day Trip - Inside Nizwa Fort and its giant round tower
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From Muscat: Nizwa and Jebel Shams Day Trip

7.Nizwa and Jebel Shams Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 153 reviews · from $150

Visit Nizwa Fort, shop the souq, enjoy local food, and see Oman’s Grand Canyon on a long but rewarding day trip from Muscat.

“Khair was extremely informative and took care to ensure that we had an enjoyable trip. It was a highlight of our visit and I would 100% recommend.”

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Muscat: 4x4 Adventure Through Jebel Akhdar and Nizwa - Nizwa Fort: Oman’s history in thick stone walls
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Muscat: 4×4 Adventure Through Jebel Akhdar and Nizwa

8.4×4 Adventure Through Jebel Akhdar and Nizwa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · from $130

Review of Muscat’s Jebel Akhdar and Nizwa 4x4 tour, with fort, souq, falaj channels, mountain views, lunch, value, and practical tips.

“The trip is definitively worth as just the very landscape which will roll before the eyes is unimaginable. Nizwa with its fort is a must-see as they are the villages perked on the Jebel Akhdar mountains at 2000m altitude where roses and pomegranates are farmed. After a tasteful lunch, the trip finished with a visit to the impressive Aflaj Irrigation Systems. Our guide was Mohammed, an immensely kind and cultivated young man with a smooth & pleasant driving style.”

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Nizwa Fort-Nizwa Souq-Birkat Al Mouz-Jebel Akhdar - Private Full Day Tour - Nizwa Fort, where Oman’s old capital comes into view
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Nizwa Fort-Nizwa Souq-Birkat Al Mouz-Jebel Akhdar – Private Full Day Tour

Private Day-Tour in Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar - Nizwa Souq: a market beside the castle
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Private Day-Tour in Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar

Private Historical Tour - Nizwa Fort - Nizwa Souq - Bahla Fort - Jabreen Castle - Nizwa Souq: dates, silver, and the everyday Oman
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Private Historical Tour – Nizwa Fort – Nizwa Souq – Bahla Fort – Jabreen Castle

11.Private Historical Tour – Nizwa Fort – Nizwa Souq – Bahla Fort – Jabreen Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $233

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”

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Day Tour to the Enchanting Forts of Nizwa - Nizwa Fort and the massive cannon tower
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Day Tour to the Enchanting Forts of Nizwa

12.Day Tour to the Enchanting Forts of Nizwa

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 72 reviews · from $218

Explore Nizwa Fort, Jabreen Castle, Bahla, and Oman’s Hajar Mountains on an informative private day tour from Muscat.

“Excellent value for money with a guide who took plenty of time to talk about the history of his country and the places he took me to. The only disappointment was the closure of Niswa Fort until later in September, but I saw and experienced so many other things that I really can't complain. I'd booked the coach tour but as i was the only passenger, had a car and driver to myself. Rasheed was courteous and knowledgeable and made sure that I was comfortable at every step of the way. An excellent and instructive guide - thank you.”

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Enjoy the beauty of Fanja, Samail، Izki & Nizwa on a special trip - Fanja, where mountains meet old village life
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Enjoy the beauty of Fanja, Samail، Izki & Nizwa on a special trip

13.Enjoy the beauty of Fanja, Samail، Izki & Nizwa on a special trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $174

Explore Fanja, Samail, Izki, Birkat Al Mouz, and Nizwa on a private Oman day tour with mountains, souqs, forts, farms, and music.

“What an Amazing tour and great guide in Ayham! This tour got me outside the city to see the mountains and explore the market, forts and Oasis. Ayham made the day fun by sharing knowledge of the stops and he found me the best Shawarma for lunch! Highly recommended this professional tour and guide”

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Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman) - Nizwa Fort is more than a photo stop
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Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman)

AMOUAGE: Full Day Private Trip to Nizwa and Al Jabal Akhdar - Amouage perfume: a polished opening to the day
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AMOUAGE: Full Day Private Trip to Nizwa and Al Jabal Akhdar

15.AMOUAGE: Full Day Private Trip to Nizwa and Al Jabal Akhdar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 9 hours · from $170

Explore Nizwa Fortress, the souq, Birkat Al Mouz, Amouage and Jabal Akhdar on a flexible private day trip from Muscat.

“Amazing day! We loved the tour! Our guide Youssef was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made us feel very comfortable and shared alot about Oman with us. Every stop was perfectly timing and beautiful! Highly recommend this tour! Thanks again Youssef😊”

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