Our Muscat Sightseeing Routes (1 Routes)

Our Muscat sightseeing bus tour is an exciting and enriching way to discover the city’s stunning landmarks, rich culture, and scenic beauty, all in a single trip. On days when cruise ships are in port, we offer a convenient hop-on, hop-off tour, with 8 stops located by Muscat’s most fascinating landmarks and attractions. On all other days, we offer an uncomplicated panoramic tour – simply board at Stop #1, sit back and relax on the top deck as our circular route presents a visual feast of Muscat’s unique beauty. For more information about our service on cruise ship days and service on non-cruise ship days, please visit our Service Information Page.

City Tour – Red Route Timetable

Hop-On, Hop-Off Muscat Day Tour

Hop on with Big Bus Tours Muscat to discover the fascinating history and traditional Arabian charm of Oman’s capital. On non-cruise ship days we operate two panoramic (non hop-on, hop-off) tours per day, departing at 10:00am or 3:00pm. On cruise ship days we operate a full service, departing from each of the below stops every 30 minutes between 9:00am and 5:00pm. For information on scheduled cruise ship days, please click here.

*Mutrah Suq (First Stop 09:00 Last Stop 17:00)

*Churches & Temples (First Stop 09:10 Last Stop 17:10)

*Central Business District (First Stop 10:10 Last Stop 18:10)

*Parliament (First Stop 10:20 Last Stop 18:20)

*Marina Views (First Stop 10:25 Last Stop 18:25)

*Al Alam Palace (First Stop 10:30 Last Stop 18:30)

*Mirani Fort & Harbour (First Stop 10:35 Last Stop 18:35)

*Al Bahri Road (Al Corniche) (First Stop 10:40 Last Stop 18:40)

Muscat Route & Tour Map

( LANDMARK )

  • Muttrah Fort
  • Mangrove Lagoon
  • Ruwi
  • Qurum National Park
  • Ruwi Clock Tower
  • Watchtower/Incense Burner
  • Al Alam Palace
  • Muttrah Corniche

( SHOPPING )

  • Mutrah Suq

( ATTRACTION )

  •  PDO Oil & Gas Exhibition
  •  Royal Opera House
  •  Ghalya’s Museum of Modern Art
  •  National Museum
  •  Children’s Museum
  •  Qurum Beach
  •  Bait Al Baranda Museum
  •  Marina Bandar Al Rowdha

( DINING )

  • Tche Café
  • Mumtaz Mahal Restaurant

Muscat Tickets & Passes

Explore Muscat the Big Bus way. Get the Essential Ticket for our best value Muscat sightseeing experience!

24 Hours

Discover Ticket

from US$78.00

What’s included:

  • 24-hour ticket
  • Hop-on, hop-off tour on cruise ship days, panoramic tour on non-cruise ship days.
  • Pre-recorded commentary
  • See all the top landmarks
  • Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)

24 Hours

Essential Ticket

from US$89.00

What’s included:

  • 24-hour ticket
  • Hop-on, hop-off tour on cruise ship days, panoramic tour on non-cruise ship days.
  • Pre-recorded commentary
  • See all the top landmarks
  • Free Walking Tour
  • Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)

48 Hours

Explore Ticket

from US$106.00

What’s included:

  • 48-hour ticket
  • Hop-on, hop-off tour on cruise ship days, panoramic tour on non-cruise ship days.
  • Pre-recorded commentary
  • See all the top landmarks
  • Free Walking Tour
  • Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)