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Muscat Omani Food Tour with Shuwa and Halwa

Muscat, Oman

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Sample Menu

Starter

samosas, mandazi, kachori

light meals that Omanis brought from East Africa, specifically Zanzibar, such as samosas, mandazi, kachori, and katlisi.

Main

Omani Shuwa

a dish where meat or chicken is buried underground for period ranging from 8 hours to 24 hours, wrapped in banana leaves and spices

Dessert

Omani bread with karak tea

try slices of Omani bread with various flavors like cheese, honey, date juice, eggs, potatoes, or thyme.

Main

mashkak

grilled pieces of meat, chicken or squid with a tamarind-like sauce, accompanied by traditional Omani spices.

Dessert

Omani Halwa

Omani Halwa with coffee. This sweet treat is made with nuts, honey, saffron, ghee, cardamom, and some secret ingredients.

What's Included

Snacks
Dinner
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Omani sweets

fresh juice

$2.00 per person
personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Be ready before the tour starts and we will come and pick you up at the hotel lobby.

Operating hours
.6:00 pm

Itinerary

Al Khuwair Street

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bawshar

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bousher Sand Dunes

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bousher

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Al Diwaniya Omani Sweets

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

based on 13 reviews

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Best experience in Muscat

Mantalena_S, Apr 2026

We had an amazing food tour with Yousef. The food was amazingly delicious and Yousef was the perfect guide to guide us through the food culture and history of the country. We had a great time, we ate a lot and we recommend this trip to everyone visiting Muscat. For sure one of the best highlights of our travel. Thank you Yousef!! 🙏

Response from Host, May 2026

Thanks for your review. Our mission is to share Omani culture and make our guests a real part of it

Great way to try the main food of Oman

Zahra_A, Feb 2026

Our guide, Yousef, was great. Took us to all the spots and explained the history and culture of the food and the country. I'd definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks for your review. Our mission is to share Omani culture and make our guests a real part of it.

Great tour of the city...

Steven_L, Jan 2026

Great tour of the city and stopping at 5 places sampling a mixture of African and Omani food including a great street food stop. Mohammed was an excellent host and he was fantastic at explaining all the different foods and how it ties in with Omani culture. Thoroughly recommend!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks for your review. Our mission is to share Omani culture and make our guests a real part of it.

Not recommended

Joanne_L, Dec 2025

Guide was late Car was so uncomfortable. No planning on how to fill the car with passengers and especially when I have an injury. No passion about his country and not much explanation on the food, culture and way of living. He was just sitting there watching us eat and the atmosphere was so awkward. Also, the tour was supposed to be for a maximum of 4, but we had 6 which I had no idea why. We were not informed prior and I felt like I was being shortchanged or cheated by paying more than what was needed. The shops he brought us to had nobody and the ratings were not impressive. Wonder if it’s in collaboration to make money. Not recommended.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Joanne, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the experience felt below expectations. For clarity, the tour was completed fully as published, including all food, sweets, drinks, cultural stops, and transportation. Seating discomfort was mentioned at the first stop, and our team immediately rearranged the seats to ensure proper space and safety. This tour operates as a shared group experience, and occasionally more than one booking may join depending on demand. We understand expectations differ from guest to guest, and we respect that. We continuously review feedback to enhance communication before tours to make sure guests know what to expect. We wish you pleasant travels ahead. Warm regards, Omani Tours