Muscat Essential: 24hr Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour + Walking Tour

Highlights

  • Discover Muscat's top sights and landmarks

  • Enjoy 360-degree views of the city in air-conditioned buses

  • Discover the city's top sights including Al Mirani & Al Jalali Forts

  • Experience the Royal Opera House

  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditional souk

  • Explore Muscat with ease at 8 unique stops near key landmarks and attractions

Summary

Explore Muscat's fascinating history and Arabian charm with the Big Bus Muscat - Essential Ticket. Hop on and off at 8 different stops to discover the city's top sights and landmarks.

Tour info

Duration
1 day
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian
Meeting Point

Stop 7: Mirani Fort & Harbour (Musical Fountains (Al Bahri Road))

Stop 2: Churches & Temples (Opposite Al Falaj Hotel)

Stop 3: Central Business District (Al Jami Street)

Stop 4: Parliament (Al Bustan (Cnr Sidab & Al Bustan Streets))

Stop 5: Marina Views (Al Saidiaya Street (Muscat PC 100, Oman))

Stop 6: Al Alam Palace (Next to National Museum)

Stop 8: Al Bahri Road (Al Corniche) (Next to Dolphin Roundabout)

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Embark on a journey to uncover the captivating beauty and traditions of Muscat, the capital of Oman. With the Big Bus Muscat - Essential Ticket, you can explore the city's rich history and mesmerizing architecture with complete ease and comfort. Hop aboard the open-top bus and be greeted by breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the glistening Sea of Oman. As you travel through the city, let the pre-recorded commentary guide you through the fascinating stories and secrets of Muscat's iconic attractions. 

Sit back and relax in the air-conditioned lower level or head upstairs to the open-top deck for an unrivaled sightseeing experience. Marvel at the 16th Century forts that stand as testaments to the city's past, including the impressive Al Jalai Fort built by the Spanish Empire in 1580.  But it's not just landmarks and history that awaits you. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the traditional souk, where local goods and souvenirs beckon.

What’s included?

  • 24hr Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

  • Free walking tour

  • Pre-recorded commentary in 6 languages

  • Free Wi-Fi and Headphones

  • Flexible Ticket

  • Hotel Pickup/Dropoff

  • Live Guide

Things to know

Before you book

  • Most of our buses are wheelchair accessible

  • Big Bus Tours Muscat operate every day of the year

  • Flexible Ticket, free date change

  • Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck

Before you go

  • Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member

  • Download the free Big Bus App to live track buses

  • Headphones will be provided upon arrival however feel free to use your own.

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

    Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption.

    Meeting Point: Stop #1 -


About operator:

Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.

We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.