Discover Ticket

Discover Muscat with our 24-hour Discover Ticket. Sit back and relax on our open-top sightseeing bus as you take in beautiful views of the Royal Opera House and Qurum Beach.

Accessing your ticket: Once you've purchased your ticket, open the Big Bus Tours app, tap 'Add Booking' and enter your booking reference. On the day, open your bus ticket and press 'Activate'. Your ticket countdown starts – just show your activated ticket to the driver to board.

Discover Muscat with our 24-hour Discover Ticket. Sit back and relax on our open-top sightseeing bus as you take in beautiful views of the Royal Opera House and Qurum Beach.

Accessing your ticket: Once you've purchased your ticket, open the Big Bus Tours app, tap 'Add Booking' and enter your booking reference. On the day, open your bus ticket and press 'Activate'. Your ticket countdown starts – just show your activated ticket to the driver to board.

  • Adult
    From US$85.00
  • Child 3–11
    From US$52.00
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Hop-on, Hop-off Tours
Hop-on, Hop-off Tours
Explore Muscat at your own pace with our flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours, available on days when cruise ships are in port. Our hop-on, hop-off bus tours are the only flexible sightseeing tours of Muscat, and give you the freedom to plan your own itinerary and explore the best of Muscat’s landmarks for as little or as long as you like. Hop off the tour as many times as you like within the validity period of your ticket and simply hop on again when you're ready. Please note: On days when cruise ships aren't in port, we operate 2 non-stop, panoramic tours per day, departing from Stop #1 at 10:30am or 2:30pm. Duration is approx. 1 hour 45 minutes.

Routes

  • City Tour

    Hop on and hop off on Cruise Ship days, or sit back and relax for a non-stop panoramic tour of Muscat on all other days.

    • Operates 08:15 - 17:15
    • Frequency: 30 min
    See full timetable
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FAQs
I have a few hours' stopover between my flights and would like to take a tour. Where is the nearest start point to the airport?
Hay As Saruf (Stop #3) is the nearest stop to Muscat International airport, roughly 22km away.
How much does the tour cost?
Ticket prices will vary depending on the validity or the type of tour you choose. Please visit the tickets & passes page for more information.
Is there a discount available for groups?
Yes, discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. To find out more, submit an enquiry using our group booking information page.
Is it possible to hire one of the open-top buses for a private event?
Yes, buses are available for private hires and charters. For more information please or to receive a quote, submit an enquiry using our private hires and charters page.
Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?
You can purchase tickets on this website here. Alternatively, you can purchase a ticket at most Muscat hotels, from the main Big Bus Tours departure point at Mutrah Souk (Stop #1), or on the bus at any stop.
How will I know where to get off?
The pre-recorded commentary on the bus will announce each stop by number and location as the bus approaches. Please refer to our routes & maps information to plan which stops you would like to hop off at.

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