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Get our 24-hour Essential Ticket to hop on our open-top buses for the Essential Muscat sightseeing experience!
Hop-on, Hop-off Tours
Available on days when cruise ships are in port.
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 10:00am or 3:00pm. Duration is approx. 1 hour 45 minutes.
Panoramic Tours
Available on days when cruise ships are not in port.
Sit back, relax, and discover Muscat with ease on one of our panoramic sightseeing tours, available on days when cruise ships are not in port. Our panoramic tour is a non-stop, 1 hour 45 minute tour that takes you past all the most famous Muscat landmarks and attractions, including Al Alam Palace, Mirani Fort and Harbour, and Parliament. During your tour, you'll be able to enjoy insightful, entertaining pre-recorded commentary (available in 6 languages), and relax in comfort on the partially-shaded top deck of our bus. Panoramic tours depart at 10:00am and 3:00pm from Stop #1 (Mutrah Souk) only on days when cruise ships aren't in port. On cruise ship days, we operate a hop-on, hop-off bus tour service.
1 Comprehensive Route
See the best of Muscat in one tour.
Our sightseeing tour is carefully designed to take you past Muscat’s greatest landmarks, from the modern Royal Opera House to the traditional Old Quarter, and from Royal Palaces to boutique shopping areas. The tour will highlight the rich history of Muscat while showcasing its many attractions.
Pre-recorded Commentary
Available in 6 languages.
Educational and informative pre-recorded commentary is available in English, Arabic, French, German, Italian & Spanish.
See all the top Landmarks
Big Bus gives you the best views of Muscat's famous sights.
Our routes are carefully designed to take you past Muscat's most beautiful landmarks. From The Royal Opera House and Mutrah Fort to Qurum Beach and Parliament, Big Bus allows you to visit the best of Muscat during your tour.
Free Walking Tour
operating on cruise ship days only
Included with this ticket is a free walking tour, operating on cruise ship days only. The tour will take you through Muscat's old quarter, showcasing landmarks like Sultan Qaboos Palace, Mirani Fort and the hidden harbor. Along the way, our expert guide will keep you entertained with fascinating facts and stories about Muscat's rich history. Walking Tours start from Stop #6 (Al Alam Palace) at 1:00pm on cruise ship days only. See the cruise ship schedule here.
Travel in Comfort
In air-conditioned buses.
Our buses feature air conditioning and your choice of full, partial or unshaded seating on the top deck.
Flexible Ticket
If your circumstances change and you need to amend your ticket, we’ll need to know at least 72 hours before your tour.
The quickest way to make changes to your booking is by downloading the Big Bus Tours app and chatting with our friendly Customer Service team.
Our Muscat Sightseeing Tour
The Big Bus sightseeing tour is carefully designed to take you past Muscat’s greatest landmarks, from the modern Royal Opera House to the traditional Old Quarter and from Royal Palaces to boutique shopping areas. The tour will highlight the rich history of Muscat while showcasing its many attractions.
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- 48h hop-on, hop-off ticket
- Pre-recorded commentary
- See all the top landmarks
- Free Walking Tour
- Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
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- 24h hop-on, hop-off ticket
- Pre-recorded commentary
- See all the top landmarks