Historical Salalah City Tour
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Salalah
Discover Salalah's rich history and vibrant markets on a half-day tour. Visit Sultan Qaboos Mosque, UNESCO sites, and lush plantations. Book now!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sultan Qaboos Mosque - The largest mosque in Salalah is definitely an inspired place of worship that’s worth a visit if you are in Salalah. The Sultan Qaboos Mosque is located in the heart of the city, where people who come to pray and also the visitors stand in awe as they admire its architectural beauty inspired by the Islamic and cultural motifs from Oman’s history. Inside the mosque, the prayer hall is beautifully decorated with crystal chandeliers, handwoven carpets in shades of green, and patterned walls. The towering mosque welcomes thousands of worshippers for prayers each day. Make sure to visit the landmark during the visiting hours: 8am to 11am. please adhere to the dress code during the Visiting time in Sultan Mosque - Al Hosn Palace - Photos Stop at al Hosn Palace Al Hosn Palace Salalah, also spelled as Al Husn Palace, is a royal palace along the Arabian Sea. This is the palace of Sultan of Oman in Haffa District - Souq Al Hafa - It is one of the distinctive markets in the Sultanate of Oman where you can get souvenirs. The market is conveniently located as it is located on Sultan Qaboos Road near the beach. It is a very beautiful old traditional Omani market where you can find everything you are looking for from traditional Omani things. Among the distinguished options in the market are incense, hats, tea, herbs and perfumes such as oud and many others. - Museum of the Frankincense Land - The Museum of the Land of Frankincense is a museum in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman, based on frankincense, in association with the Al-Baleed Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Coconut Village - A free coconut drink at local fruit huts - Dahariz Beach - Khor End - exploring the ecosystem of the Dahariz lagoon on the edge of the city where you can spot flocks of flamingoes, herons, and other waders.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Free coconut drink at local fruit huts
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This half-day city tour takes you through Salalah, the largest city in Dhofar, known as the “perfume capital of Arabia”

The journey begins with a visit to Sultan Qaboos Mosque, open from Saturday to Thursday from 8:30 to 11:00 and closed on Fridays; please adhere to the dress code.

you’ll explore the Museum of the Land of Frankincense at Al Baleed, a UNESCO world heritage site On the way to Haffa Souq, the frankincense market, you’ll pass by Sultan Qaboos Palace, where Sultan Qaboos was born in 1940 Finally, you’ll drive through beautiful fruit plantations, such as Ain Razat before returning to your hotel.

Some of the highlights of this tour include visiting Sultan Qaboos Mosque, exploring the Al Balid Archaeological Site and Museum of the Frankincense Land, and exploring the Salalah Central Market, Al-Husn Souq, Al Haffa Beach, Haffa Souq, and various plantations and fruit shops You’ll also pass by Al Hosn Palace and Al-Nahdhah Tower.

Location
Sultan Qaboos Mosque
23.July Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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818danaj
Mar 7, 2024
Nice Tour - Perfect Guide - We had a great day in Salalah with our tour guide Ahmed. We were picked up from our hotel on time. The car was air-conditioned and water was provided. Lucky for us that Ahmed speaks perfect German and explained everything in our native language. On the trip we learned a lot about the local customs and traditions in Oman. Ahmed never got tired of answering all our questions - he also had good tips for dates and spices. We were able to take as much time as we needed everywhere and at the end we were treated to a very tasty typical tea with a pastry. In addition to the professional planning and the information we received, what we appreciated most was the honest warmth and the joy of conversation. It was like a trip with a good friend! Thank you very much
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Peter
Feb 18, 2024
Oman Tour 2023 - Very good and courteous service! You feel like you are in very good hands! Individual requests are taken into account!
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