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Big Bus Muscat 24-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour

Duration: 24 hours

Overview

Explore Muscat with a 24-hour bus ticket. Enjoy hop-on, hop-off flexibility on cruise ship days or relax on a panoramic city tour on all other days.

Included

1-day Ticket
Travel in comfort
Pre-recorded commentary
See all the top landmarks
1 comprehensive route

Important information

When does the tour operate?

Daily from 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM, with departures every 30 minutes.

Is there a commentary available in my language?

Big Bus Tours Muscat offers pre-recorded commentary in your choice of either English, Arabic, French, German, Italian & Spanish. Free earphones are provided, or you can use your own wired headphones.

How long does the tour take?

A complete circuit of the tour takes approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes

Day Tour Departure Times

The first tour departs at 9:00 AM from Stop 1 (Mutrah Souk), with buses running every 30 minutes until 5:00 PM. You can also start at popular stops like Al Alam Palace (Stop 6) or Al Bahri Road (Stop 8). Tickets can be redeemed at any of the 8 stops.

How can I request a refund?

If you booked directly with Big Bus Tours, please request your refund via the contact form on our website, or on live chat via the website or in-app. If you booked through a third-party partner, please contact the original provider to arrange your refund.

How do I activate my ticket?

Activate your ticket in the Big Bus Tours app on the day of travel and show it to board. If you can't activate it, show your QR code or printed ticket to staff at any stop for a paper ticket.

Is the tour available every day?

Yes, the tour operates year-round and adjusts based on cruise ship schedules.

Do I need to print my ticket?

No. Simply show your mobile ticket via the Big Bus Tours app.

Is the bus accessible and comfortable?

Yes. Buses are air-conditioned, partially shaded, and offer multilingual commentary.

Highlights

More information

Discover the charm of Muscat with the 24-hour Discover Ticket. On cruise ship days, you can hop on and off the open-top bus at your leisure, with stops near the city's key landmarks. On all other days, enjoy a non-stop panoramic tour covering Muscat’s top sights, from the Royal Opera House to the Old Quarter and Parliament. Buses run from 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM, with departures every 30 minutes. Listen to insightful pre-recorded commentary in 6 languages as you take in views of forts, beaches, and grand palaces - all from the comfort of a partially shaded, air-conditioned top deck.