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The 15 Best Things to Do in Nizwa

32 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $10

Nizwa is the old capital and the base for the interior. These 15 cover the fort and its round tower, the Friday livestock market that finishes by nine, and the roads up to Jebel Akhdar and out to Misfat al Abriyeen.

Heritage private Tour by classic carts - Through Al Aqr’s old mud houses
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Heritage private Tour by classic carts

1.Heritage private Tour by classic carts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $10Our pick

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”

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Full Day Private Nizwa Souq, Misfah Al Arbyeen

3.Full Day Private Nizwa Souq, Misfah Al Arbyeen

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · from $207

Explore Nizwa Fort, the souq, Al Hamra, and Misfat Al Abriyeen on a private Oman mountain tour with a local guide.

“Our tour guide, Monther, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and informative. He explained a lot about the Omani way of life and was open to our many questions This was an all day activity and Monther was very flexible in terms of what we wanted to see and of our physical ability, even starting with us at one place and then going back to get the car to meet us at a different place taking our age into consideration He took us to good photo spots and a great local place for lunch. We highly recommend Monther and this particular tour”

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Nizwa: Jebel Shams Balcony Walk and Via Ferrata Adventure - The one-hour 4x4 ride from Nizwa
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Nizwa: Jebel Shams Balcony Walk and Via Ferrata Adventure

4.Jebel Shams Balcony Walk and Via Ferrata Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $300

Review of Oman5’s Jebel Shams Balcony Walk and via ferrata, with canyon views, hidden pool, 4x4 transport, lunch, and practical tips.

“superbe activité à faire en toute confiance. nous étions encadré par une équipe professionnelle qui nous a permis de gravir la montagne en toute sécurité. merci beaucoup pour votre professionnalisme j ai adoré! a recommencer”

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Balcony Walk of Jebal Shams (Highest Peak of Oman) - Arriving at Jebel Shams Around 9 or 10 AM
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Balcony Walk of Jebal Shams (Highest Peak of Oman)

Via Ferrata And Zip Line - Starting with the iron bridge
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Via Ferrata And Zip Line

6.Via Ferrata And Zip Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $150

Climb Jebel Akhdar’s 180-meter Via Ferrata, then return by zip line with guides, mountain views, safety gear, and flexible cancellation.

“Incredible experience. Views are unlike anywhere else on earth. The climbing was the right mix of challenging and fun. Maher is the man - not only a great guide but super nice guy. Great to be guided by a man who gree up here”

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Day Trip to Jabal Shams, Wadi Nakhar, Misfat Al Abriyeen - Misfat Al Abriyeen and its falaj channels
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Day Trip to Jabal Shams, Wadi Nakhar, Misfat Al Abriyeen

Amouage & Nizwa Full-Day Tour: Fort, Souq & Barakat Al Mouz - The road from Muscat to Oman’s interior
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Amouage & Nizwa Full-Day Tour: Fort, Souq & Barakat Al Mouz

9.Amouage & Nizwa Full-Day Tour: Fort, Souq & Barakat Al Mouz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $165

Review of the private Nizwa and Barakat Al Mouz tour from Muscat, including the fort, souq, Omani lunch, guides, price, and practical tips.

“We had a pleasant time during our visit in Nizwa. We're mesmerized by the beauty of the city. Our tour guide, Loay took us to many beautiful places and hidden gems. He's a very nice person and we felt like meeting an old friend. He's also very knowledgeable introduced us to the Omani culture. Hope we can go back there.”

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From Muscat: 3-Days Nizwa, Desert, Turtle, Wadi Shab - Ibra and the road to Wahiba Sands
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From Muscat: 3-Days Nizwa, Desert, Turtle, Wadi Shab

10.3-Days Nizwa, Desert, Turtle, Wadi Shab

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 3 days · from $1,082

Explore Oman in three days, from Nizwa Fort and Wahiba Sands to Wadi Shab, turtle watching, Sur, and Bimmah Sinkhole.

“The tour was an excellent experience in every respect. The organization was impeccable, with great attention to detail and a consistently smooth coordination of all aspects of the trip. Our guide, Ali, stood out for his professionalism, deep knowledge, and remarkable kindness. Beyond his formal role as a guide, he provided continuous support and assistance. Oman proved to be a fascinating and welcoming country, characterized by a rich and authentic culture and by people of exceptional courtesy and warmth. At all times, we felt safe, comfortable, and genuinely welcomed. The itinerary and schedule were meticulously respected. The food was delicious, varied, and prepared with great care for bot...”

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Nizwa Market, Nizwa Fort, Misfat Al Abriyeen, Jabal Shams - Nizwa Souq: start with the old capital’s market
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Nizwa Market, Nizwa Fort, Misfat Al Abriyeen, Jabal Shams

From Muscat: Full-Day to Nizwa-Misfat Al Abriyeen-Al Hamra - Nizwa Souq: the day’s best place to browse
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From Muscat: Full-Day to Nizwa-Misfat Al Abriyeen-Al Hamra

12.Full-Day to Nizwa-Misfat Al Abriyeen-Al Hamra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours · from $236

Explore Nizwa Souq, Nizwa Fort, Misfat Al Abriyeen, and Al Hamra on a private 9-hour Oman tour from Muscat.

“The old village was best bit Al Hamra. The steps in Misfat Al Abriyeen were tough in the heat and didn’t appear to go to much, but we had a drink and then went back up.”

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From Jebel Akhdar: Al Aqur Village Cultural Cart Tour - Riding through the old village by classic cart
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From Jebel Akhdar: Al Aqur Village Cultural Cart Tour

From Muscat: Nizwa Fort, Souq, falaj & Museum Full Day Tour - Nizwa Fort and the view from its great tower
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From Muscat: Nizwa Fort, Souq, falaj & Museum Full Day Tour

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