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Nizwa and Oman's Historical Gems Tour

By GidOman
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $101 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Explore Oman’s diverse landscapes, rich heritage, and vibrant culture with this group tour from Muscat, offering five unique options:

Option 1: Nizwa Friday Market & Al Hamra – Visit the traditional livestock market, Nizwa Fort, and the historic mudbrick village of Al Hamra.

Option 2: Nizwa, Bahla & Jabreen – Explore Nizwa Fort, the UNESCO-listed Bahla Fort, and the beautifully decorated Jabreen Castle.

Option 3: Nizwa & Oman Across Ages Museum – Discover the past and future of Oman at Nizwa Fort and the award-winning interactive museum in Manah.

Option 4: Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar – Enjoy the cool mountain air as you visit Nizwa Fort, Birkat Al Mouz village, and the panoramic heights of Jebel Akhdar.

Option 5: Nizwa & Jebel Shams – Take in dramatic scenery with stops at Nizwa Fort, Al Hamra, and the breathtaking Grand Canyon of Oman at Jebel Shams.

All tours include pick-up/drop-off from Muscat, transport, and a professional guide.

Activity location

  • Nizwa Souk
    • City Center, Close to the fort
    • 611, Nizwa, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nizwa Souk
    • City Center, Close to the fort
    • 611, Nizwa, Oman

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Nizwa, Bahla, and Jabreen Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Nizwa, Bahla, and Jabreen Tour: Explore Nizwa Fort, Bahla’s UNESCO-listed heritage, and the historic Jabreen Castle.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$80.00 x 1 Adult$80.00
Paid at activity$21.00
Total
Price is $101.00
Until Mon, Oct 27
Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar Group Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Duration: 10 hours
lunch included
Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar Group Tour: Explore Oman's cultural & natural beauty on a group tour to Nizwa Fort and Souq, the village of Birkat Al Mouz, Jebel Akhdar.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$150.00 x 1 Adult$150.00
Paid at activity$21.00
Total
Price is $171.00
Until Mon, Oct 27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Nizwa Fort Oman
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Al Hamra

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Nizwa Souk
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Exploring the Nizwa Souq is one of the top things to do in Oman. It is one of the oldest markets in the country and you will find fruit, meat, sweets, pottery, souvenirs and antiques... There is a lot to discover as you stroll through in the middle of the locals. Below is my guide to help you plan your visit.
Nizwa Fort Oman
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The fort in Nizwa dates from the 17th century, during the Al Ya’rubi dynasty, and was built on top of the ruins of a 9th-century castle. The massive structure has been nicely restored, with many rooms set up to look as they did when the fort was in use; you'll see interesting historic tidbits offered in various displays in many rooms. Be sure to check out the prisoner room and read about the wartime use for the local dates, which were turned into a deadly weapon in the form of a cauldron of boiling date syrup. The views from the central tower are spectacular and worth the climb.
Falaj Daris Park
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Falaj Daris is the biggest falaj in Oman, and one of the five collectively listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2006. Nizwa’s former prosperity was due to its plethora of water supplies, with over 134 aflaj (plural for falaj) in the Nizwa wilayat (village). One hundred of these are still in use today.
Al Hamra
  • 30m
This quirky museum is more open house than historical display. Three ladies accompany guests around their traditional house in the aged and crumbling village of Al Hamra. They demonstrate the culinary arts of juniper-oil production, Omani bread-making and coffee-bean grinding, and there's an opportunity for a photo shoot in traditional regional costume. Sitting cross-legged in the majlis (reception room), surrounded by photos of local sheikhs, sampling coffee and dates, and exchanging sign language with the ladies is an experience not to be missed.
Muscat (Pass by)
The product duration includes transfer time between locations.

Location

Activity location

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    Nizwa Souk
    • City Center, Close to the fort
    • 611, Nizwa, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Nizwa Souk
    • City Center, Close to the fort
    • 611, Nizwa, Oman

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