Nizwa Fort-Nizwa Souq-Al Hamra-Jebel Sham-Private Full Day Tour
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Muscat, Oman
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Trade Muscat's coastal heat for the cool heights of the Hajar Mountains on this private full-day tour combining three of Oman's most rewarding destinations. Explore Nizwa—the country's ancient capital, famous for its 17th-century fort and traditional Friday souk—then visit Al Hamra, a 400-year-old town with ancient ruins, before your 4x4 climbs into the mountains to reach Jebel Shams, Oman's answer to the Grand Canyon.
- Set your own schedule with a private tour of northern Oman that moves at your pace
- Reach remote mountain scenery that's inaccessible without a 4x4 vehicle
- See three of Oman's most celebrated landmarks in a single efficient day
- Enjoy door-to-door convenience with hotel pickup and drop-off from Muscat
What's Included
- Pick-up and Drop-off in Musca area
- Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
- Transportation: 4X4 Vehicle
- Fuel
- Water
- Lunch
- Nizwa Fort Ticket: 5 OMR /$13.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Nizwa Fort Oman
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Nizwa Souq
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Al Hamra
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
Jebel Shams
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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Featured review
Soudamini_M
We had an amazing day visiting the Nizwa Souk, Nizwa Fort and Jebel Shams with Oman Landscape Tours. Our guide Said was very nice and took great care to give us the best experience. The Nizwa Souk is very interesting place, so also the Nizwa Fort and the Castle. Jebel Shams is something unique and a must visit place in Oman. We enjoyed the tour thoroughly with guide Said. Highly recommend this tour and the tour guide.
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Cristian_D, Dec 2025
Great tour! Badar was an excellent guide. Jebel Shams is a must see when you travel in Muscat area. Pictures are not enough. You must travel there to see by yourself.
Soudamini_M, Oct 2025
We had an amazing day visiting the Nizwa Souk, Nizwa Fort and Jebel Shams with Oman Landscape Tours. Our guide Said was very nice and took great care to give us the best experience. The Nizwa Souk is very interesting place, so also the Nizwa Fort and the Castle. Jebel Shams is something unique and a must visit place in Oman. We enjoyed the tour thoroughly with guide Said. Highly recommend this tour and the tour guide.
Indira_H, Apr 2025
I have to start by saying it’s a very long day! We left the hotel at 08:00 and didn’t get back until 18:30, but it was worth every second if it!
Our guide Nasr was the perfect guide for such a long day. The perfect blend of informative, friendly and funny, he made the very long day feel short!
The initial drive from Muscat to Nizwa was very long, but the scenery we drove through was absolutely breathtaking - Oman is one of the most naturally beautiful countries I have ever seen.
In Nizwa, Nasr showed us around the Souq and recommended all the best products to try (and end up buying), giving a really interesting back story to all the products on sale. He also gave us a history of the fort as we went round, giving enough context to appreciate it, but not overwhelming us with facts.
The drive from Nizwa to Jebel Sham was again a very long drive up winding mountain passes with some of the most incredible views across the country. Once we reached the top we had a chance to walk around and take photos on the cliff edge looking down into the canyon (extra terrifying because I’m scared of heights!). The landscape is absolutely breathtaking and unlike anything I have ever seen before.
After driving back down the mountain, Nasr took us to Al Hamra and Misfat al Abriyeen to show us what life was like in the old mountain towns. Exploring under all the date palms and banana trees was gorgeous and a welcome change from the blazing sun.
After this we headed back to Muscat and we were absolutely exhausted - we both fell asleep in the car!
Overall it was an incredibly long day, but it was very fun and worth every second. I would 100% do it again!
Raimonda_A, Apr 2025
We had an amazing time full day tour in cultural and mindblowing places of Oman. Special compliments to our very professional, knowledgable and very friendly tour guide Adil! Can't even recommend more! Already planning my return trip to Oman!
Jessica_J, Feb 2025
Wonderful tour guide. Amazing experience. Although it was a long day, the tour guide knew how to entertain us. He showed us everywhere around. Highly recommended
Andrea_G, Feb 2025
An enchanting trip through the past in Nizwa will bring you many centuries behind: the souq, the Fort and Castle are filled with genuine atmosphere and spices and incense scents. Unmissable the stunning Jebel Shams, a lunar landscape made of rocks and mountains where you will lose the sense of gravity and hear nothing but the wind whispering around you. If you are afraid of heights, you will feel thrilled by one of the most challenging sights in your life. Hamood was a perfect driver, trip companion and…heights climber/jumper!
mark_s, Feb 2025
Its a long day but you learn alot about the history and geography of Oman.
Our guide Ali was very lnowledgable and went out of his way to make sure we saw as much as possible . The canyon is worth the time it takes to get to it.
A_P, Jan 2025
This was an amazing tour, we had a great time. Hamood a great guide very experienced. I would recommend this excursion.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Our heartfelt gratitude to you dear, for taking a time to write a wonderful feedback to us dear. We really appreciate it. Rest assured that we are here ready to serve you anytime dear. You are always welcome to Oman dear. Sincerely, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
Michal_S, Oct 2024
The Nizwa fort was very interesting to see as well as local souqs (markets). We had a private tour with Ameer who was very knowledgeable about Oman history and recommended many practical things, places to see and also view spots for taking pictures.
We changed the second part of the trip to Green Mountains and the views of Jebel Akhdar were amazing.
We can highly recommend Ameer to guide you as his friendly attitude was really exceptional. A private tour was a good choice as we could take our time as a family according our own pace and abilities. PS: bonus with our guide Ameer - he brought hot homemade coffee and dates with tahini and herbal king tea. This trip is highly recommended!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Our heartfelt gratitude to you dear, for taking a time to write a wonderful feedback to us dear. We really appreciate it. Rest assured that we are here ready to serve you anytime dear. You are always welcome to Oman dear. Sincerely, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
Britta_R, May 2024
Very nice trip to Nizwa and Jebel Shams - Yassir is a great guide and driver, sharing loads of knowledge about Oman. Amazing canyon :-) But be prepared for long drives.
Anna_A, Apr 2024
We enjoyed our trip with Khalid - he is a very knowledgeable and accommodative guide. The views and landmarks were also great, especially in the mountains.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Our heartfelt gratitude to you dear, for taking a time to write a wonderful feedback to us dear. We really appreciate it. Rest assured that we are here ready to serve you anytime dear. You are always welcome to Oman dear. Sincerely, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
Joseph_S, Feb 2024
The whole day was great and this tour is perfect if you want to see some of the sightseeing highlights of Oman in one day. My driver / guide Musab was excellent and the tour company helpful and friendly in organising the tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Our heartfelt gratitude to you dear, for taking a time to write a wonderful feedback to us dear. We really appreciate it. Rest assured that we are here ready to serve you anytime dear. You are always welcome to Oman dear. Sincerely, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
slyon0515, Feb 2024
Hamouda is an amazing tour guide! We spent two days exploring Oman with him and the experience was above 5 stars! He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his country. We never felt rushed and he was very flexible. We felt like we made a new friend after our time together ended. He is an excellent driver and we felt very safe through the steep, windy, tight one way roads. We had a day full of dates and coffee. The lunch stop accommodated me as a vegetarian.
Analiza was incredibly helpful. We had two days of tours cancelled due to heavy rains. She was quick to respond and accommodate us with a last minute date change. While we were on our Nizwa, Jebel Shams tour we still weren’t sure if our tour with another company the next day would be cancelled due to flooding. Analiza and the company worked out a back up plan with us, created a last
Minute itinerary with us, and waited for our answer at 8p the night before. I would highly recommend any tour with Oman Landscape Tours!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Our heartfelt gratitude to you dear, for taking a time to write a wonderful feedback to us dear. We really appreciate it. Rest assured that we are here ready to serve you anytime dear. You are always welcome to Oman dear. Sincerely, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
Daniel_O, Jan 2024
My Guide/Driver, Abdullah, is excellent! His knowledge & explanations helped to enrich the experience. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Our heartfelt gratitude to you dear, for taking a time to write a wonderful feedback to us dear. We really appreciate it. Rest assured that we are here ready to serve you anytime dear. You are always welcome to Oman dear. Sincerely, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
Melissa_W, Jan 2024
We had a very enjoyable day visiting Nizwa and Jebel Shams with Khalid, who was an excellent guide and very safe driver.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Our heartfelt gratitude to you dear, for taking a time to write a wonderful feedback to us dear. We really appreciate it. Rest assured that we are here ready to serve you anytime dear. You are always welcome to Oman dear. Sincerely, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
Ken_S, Jan 2024
Our guide Hamood made this an especially fun day. It is a lot of driving, but we had so much fun. From Nizwa and the souk to the cliffs of Jebel Shams. Hamood knew all the best spots for photos and was fun to speak with. Thanks for being patient, informative, and fun!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Our heartfelt gratitude to you dear, for taking a time to write a wonderful feedback to us dear. We really appreciate it. Rest assured that we are here ready to serve you anytime dear. You are always welcome to Oman dear. Sincerely, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
Paul_G, Jan 2024
We had a wonderful and memorable trip with our lovely and kind tour guide Ali …not only was he very informative - he made the whole day extremely enjoyable! Jebel Shams was stunning and magnificent. Well worth the time to get there as well as visiting Nizwa Fort. Highly recommended!
Chayeong_L, Sep 2023
My girlfriend and I had such a great experience with our tour guide Hamood, who is very knowledgeable, professional, kind, caring, and funny. The itinerary was well planned and we felt safe and comfortable during the trip. Overall experience exceeded our expectations and we’d like to come back again. Thank you Hamood for everything and hope to see you soon! :)
John_B, Apr 2023
We enjoyed our tour guide and his in-depth knowledge of Oman. Since it was our first visit, we were completely entranced about the history and all of the features and sites we visited. We highly recommend this tour and found it great value for money.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you so much dear John for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback with Oman Landscape Tours. We really appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
juliogiacon, Apr 2023
It was a very nice experience. Highly recommended with an Excellent driver. Travelling with friends.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you so much dear Julio for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback with Oman Landscape Tours. We really appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Best Regards, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
Shai_S, Mar 2023
Our guide, Adel, was extremely pleasant, patient and polite. We appreciated his knowledge, sense of humour and soft spoken way, as he drove us around some of the most iconic sites near Muscat through the day. Moreover, the car was clean and comfortable. We greatly recommend Adel as a guide for those who want to see the sites of Nizwa, Misfah and Jebel Shams.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you so much dear Shai for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback with Oman Landscape Tours. We really appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Best Regards, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
Andrea_R, Feb 2023
There are lots of tours on offer but make sure you choose Omani Landscape Tours!
We had a most enjoyable day out with Yasser our guide and saw some amazing places. He was on time and is good company, fun, interesting and very knowledgeable . He’s a really nice guy and most importantly a safe driver. He answered our many questions, provided lots of water, helped us in the souk and took us to all the best places to take photos.
We can definitely recommend this tour.
Thank you Yasser and Omani Landscape Tours.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you so much dear Andrea for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback with Oman Landscape Tours. We really appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Best Regards, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
Andrei_S, Feb 2023
I took this tour on January 29, that was very productive and intense! I was picked up by a knowledgeable tour guide Ahmed at 8am from my hotel and we departed directly to Nizwa fort. When reached, Ahmed gave me a tour around souk (market), explaining when it was build, what was restored and what's not. Then I had a time walk around Nizwa fort absorbing it's ambience. From the fort we went directly to Jebel Shams - highest mountain in Oman. It's another 1.5 hour drive to the view point there. Mountain itself is 3,028m but you go to the observation point which is at 2,100m. Views are stunning! Kindly note that you won't go there during rain. After mountain we stopped at Yemeni restaurant for lunch (own cost) and proceeded to the most shocking place - Al Hamra old town. It's a 400 years old mud-brick traditional Omani village which will left you speechless... We came back to my hotel in Muscat by 5:30pm... You can ask driver to stop anywhere for pictures also. Thank you very much for this experience!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you so much dear Andrei_S for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback with Oman Landscape Tours. We really appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Best Regards, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
Joanna_W, Jan 2023
Our tour guy Abdullah is so kind , patient and friendly.
The entire trip was wonderful and the sightseeing is amazingly experienced with the nature beauty and local culture.
Must come and see.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you so much Dear Joanna W for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback with Oman Landscape Tours. We really appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Best Regards, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
Roman_J, Dec 2022
This tour was amazing. Full of history and magnificent views. Stop at Misfah Al Arbyeen was yet another surprise since we knew nothing about it. Ahmed was extremely accommodating and spent way more time with us than originally planned. Would definitely recommend this tour and Ahmed as a guide.
Guy_H, Jan 2025
Paysage magnifique très beau contraste entre la vallée et ses magnifiques bassins d’eau naturelle et le grand canyon du plus haut site d’Oman et petit village authentique pour la fin guide aux petits soins
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Our heartfelt gratitude to you dear, for taking a time to write a wonderful feedback to us dear. We really appreciate it. Rest assured that we are here ready to serve you anytime dear. You are always welcome to Oman dear. Sincerely, Oman Landscape Tours Email: admin@omanlandscapetours.com Contact: +968 99488366
Stefan_R, Dec 2023
Fantastischer Ausflug. Wurden am Kreuzfahrtschiff abgeholt und hatten einen tollen Ganztagesauflug. Waren pünktlich zurück am Schiff. Können wir nur empfehlen. Muskat kannten wir schon und so bot sich Nizwa an.
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