Guided 4-Hour Salalah City Tour

On this half day guided tour of Salalah city, take full advantage of this opportunity to visit the ancient site of Zufar, the ruins of Al Balid, Gold and Haffah souks and more. Start at the Al Balid Archaeological Park which opened in 2007and is a large archaeological site that you can stroll through. The museum hosts an impressive collection about the archaeological and maritime history of Oman.

These ruins of Al Balid were once visited by Ibn Batuta and Marco Polo, describing it as a beautiful, large and noble city. Thereafter proceed to Sultan Qaboos Mosque, the largest mosque in Salalah with capacity of more than 5000. On the way to the mosque you can enjoy the green plantation of Salalah lined with coconut and banana trees. Soon it’ll be time to enjoy a scenic drive to the Gold souk which offers modern and olden style Dhofari ornaments.

Then proceed to Haffah souk which is very attractive with its small shops lined with straight piles of incense boxes and clay incense burners colorfully decorated with traditional patterns and bags of incense crystals.  Also on your way to Haffah Souk you can see some typical Dhofari houses with caravan windows and doors. Shop around for whatever catches your eye before enjoying a comfortable ride back to your hotel.

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Your travel buddy Oman Day Tours offers one of the most comprehensive and experienced travel agents in the Sultanate of Oman offering a wide range of Day tours and services for the eager traveler! Take full advantage of this chance to experience the land of the Queen of Sheba, a land of deserts, rolling sands and shifting dunes, spectacular mountains and wadis. Oman Day Tours cater to individuals as well as groups who are interested in exploring unique travel experiences and gives its visitors a completely unforgettable introduction to the country’s history, culture, wildlife and the most beautiful scenery.