Experience and learn about Salalah city's history and Dhofari people as you visit major landmarks – from bustling souqs and grand mosques to plantations and heritage sights.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Arabic, English, German, French, Italian
Pickup optional: Please wait in the agreed pickup location 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The driver will be holding a sign with your last name on it.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

Stand in awe of the modern Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Take a photo in front of the impressive Al-Husn Palace
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Al-Baleed Archaeological Park
Learn about Salalah and the history of Oman
Attempt to barter and haggle at Al-Hafa Souq

Full description

At the start of your tour, drive through a serene coconut plantation as you head to see Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Be stunned by the modern structure and enter to see its crystal chandelier and handwoven carpet. Afterward, go just outside for a photo-op at Al-Husn Palace, which serves as the palace of the government in Dhofar. From the mosque and palace head to the Al-Baleed Archaeological Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the open-air site is a must-see for those visiting Salalah. Explore the park and learn about Oman's historic and maritime heritage through exhibits with manuscripts and geopolitical maps. Before heading to the souq, stop to see frankincense trees and have the opportunity to purchase products made from extractions of the tree. Get more shopping in at Al-Hafa Souq and attempt to haggle and barter while you buy souvenirs.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour guide
Entrance fees
Beverages (water, tea, coffee, and juice)
Lunch

Meals
Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
All participants who are over 18 years old must present either QR-code proof of full vaccination, QR-code proof of a Covid-19 infection in the last 6 months, or a document confirming medical contraindications for vaccination with a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts
All participants who are over 18 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 3 months. All participants who are under 18 years old must present a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts

Meeting point

Salalah Port, where your tour guide will be holding a signboard with your surname on it. Look for the 'Al Qasim Travel & Tours' Car and guide.

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Important information

Not allowed

Shorts
Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

Please be aware of dress codes for entering the mosque

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 4 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
5/5

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Be sure to book this tour, you will get a good block about the area and lifestyle of the city of Salalah. The time frame was met perfectly and on time. All questions were answered and since there was still some time we could look at something outside the program. Be sure to book the German tour with Ahmed Tabook, was super German and presented his country with lots of charm and wit.

6 January 2020

Sehr interessante Tour mit vielen Highlights. Super Führer.

16 January 2022

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Alles hat bestens geklappt! Angefangen von der Abholung bis zum Ende des hochinteressanten Ausfluges.

26 February 2020

Salalah: Private 4-Hour Sightseeing Tour

Salalah: Private 4-Hour Sightseeing Tour

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