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)