View on ViatorPrivate Guided Muscat Evening City Tour - 4 Hours
Discover the highlights of Muscat, one of Arabia’s most stunning capitals, set between the majestic Al Hajar Mountains and the sparkling Gulf of Oman. Stroll along Amerat Road, admire the architectural beauty of Al Ameen Mosque and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, experience the elegance of the Royal Opera House, and wander through the bustling Muttrah Souq and scenic Corniche. Don’t miss the grandeur of Al Alam Palace and the historic charm of Al Jalali and Al Mirani Forts, each offering a glimpse into Oman’s rich heritage.
Duration
4 hours
+ 2h airport buffer
Layover fit
Good for 4–6 hour layovers
Needs 6h total
Admission
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What you'll see
Attraction stop (30 mins)
Al ‘Āmrāt or Al Amirat is a city in Muscat, in northeastern Oman. Al Amarat is the fifth most populated province in the Muscat Governorate after Muscat itself, As Seeb, Bawshar and Muttrah. Al Amarat is categorized as a Wilayat with its own Wali office, municipality, police station, and government offices.
Attraction stop (20 mins)
Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque (Photo Stop Only) is a marble-clad marvel located off the Southern Expressway, at a height of 62.5 meters above sea level in Oman. Construction of the mosque commenced in the year 2008 and was completed in 2014. The construction activity brought together designers, materials, technologies, artists and suppliers from Iran, Italy, Germany, Austria, India and the UK. It rests on an area of 20,300 sq. m. The main Prayer Hall is 1616 sq. m. and can accommodate 2,100 people. The Chandeliers – Main Prayer Hall is 11-metre tall and the Ladies Prayer Hall is 4.5 meter tall, are finished with 24-karat gold plating and Swarovski crystals. (Photo Stop Only)
Attraction stop (30 mins)
Next is Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Photo stop Only. "Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque", which dominates the skyline of Muscat. The mosque is square in shape which surrounds the central dome with a total height of 50 meters. The 5 minarets define the limits of the site representing the 5 pillars of Islam. The main minaret is 91.5 meters tall and the others reach up to 45 meters. The main prayer hall (musalla) can hold over 6,500 worshippers, and the women’s prayer hall (musalla) can accommodate 750 worshipers at a time. The outside paved area in the gardens can carry around 8,000 worshipers; and with an additional usable area for prayer in the interior courtyard and the corridors, making a total capacity of the mosque up to 20,000 worshipers. The total site area of the mosque is 416,000 square metres (102 acres) and the complex extends to cover an area of 40,000 square metres. This Grand Mosque was inaugurated by Sultan of Oman in the year 2001 to celebrate the 30 years of the Sultan Qaboos.
Attraction stop (15 mins)
Then next is the Royal Opera House Photo Stop only. The Royal Opera House Muscat is Oman's premier venue for musical arts and culture. The opera house is located in Shati Al-Qurm district of Muscat on Sultan Qaboos Street.
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