Private Heritage Tour Around Nizwa with Transportation
Overview
Exploring the history of Oman with a moving cart that feel you are living in the past.
The tour is comfortable as you are driven by an echo, quite and classic looking cart.
Suitable for all ages and interactive.
visitors will see the daily social life in most conservative cities in the country in term of custom and living style.
A tourism tour of about 30-40 minutes around the old village, al Aqr, in Nizwa. The tour explores the city's heritage village, historical ruins, old irrigation system and architectural mud houses. The tour is by echo carts, educational, interactive and entertaining.
The tour guide will explain some architectural information about the mud houses
The tour is like passing through open museums while seated, open cart and being close to the real old life of Oman.
The tour is comfortable as you are driven by an echo, quite and classic looking cart.
Suitable for all ages and interactive.
visitors will see the daily social life in most conservative cities in the country in term of custom and living style.
A tourism tour of about 30-40 minutes around the old village, al Aqr, in Nizwa. The tour explores the city's heritage village, historical ruins, old irrigation system and architectural mud houses. The tour is by echo carts, educational, interactive and entertaining.
The tour guide will explain some architectural information about the mud houses
The tour is like passing through open museums while seated, open cart and being close to the real old life of Oman.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Nizwa Fort Oman, Nizwa Oman
Bypassing at Nizwa fort without entry. Visitors will see Nizwa fort from outside. Some information will be presented about the fort and the surrounding building
Pass By: Nizwa Souk, City Center Close to the fort, Nizwa 611 Oman
- Starting from Nizwa Fort and see the entrance of the fort
- Pass by through the old village, Al Aqr
- Stop at the heritage old houses and explain about the Omani architecture
- Shawathna Mosque, pass by, a 1000 years old mosque (no entry)
- Al Aqr Wall, pass by, A heritage wall built around 400 years ago
- Omani irrigation channels, pass by.
- BBQ pit, short video will be played to show how the tandoor is ignited
- Al Bustan inn, a renovated houses in a garden
Visitors will pass by Nizwa central market.
Stop At: Nizwa, Nizwa, Ad-Dakhiliyah Governorate
Al Aqur village in Nizwa, the visitor will be driven through this ancient village and see old mud houses, renovated buildings, Al Aqur wall and the irrigation channels. Each land mark will be breifly explained by the guide. Short video will be presented at the Tanoor location. Visitors can take pictures.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Al-Bustan, Oman
Al Bustan Inn. This is a renovated building with a small garden at the entrance. Visitors will pass by the location and see some Omani trees, traditional sitting area and water collection pool.
Duration: 3 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Nizwa Fort Oman, Nizwa Oman
Bypassing at Nizwa fort without entry. Visitors will see Nizwa fort from outside. Some information will be presented about the fort and the surrounding building
Pass By: Nizwa Souk, City Center Close to the fort, Nizwa 611 Oman
- Starting from Nizwa Fort and see the entrance of the fort
- Pass by through the old village, Al Aqr
- Stop at the heritage old houses and explain about the Omani architecture
- Shawathna Mosque, pass by, a 1000 years old mosque (no entry)
- Al Aqr Wall, pass by, A heritage wall built around 400 years ago
- Omani irrigation channels, pass by.
- BBQ pit, short video will be played to show how the tandoor is ignited
- Al Bustan inn, a renovated houses in a garden
Visitors will pass by Nizwa central market.
Stop At: Nizwa, Nizwa, Ad-Dakhiliyah Governorate
Al Aqur village in Nizwa, the visitor will be driven through this ancient village and see old mud houses, renovated buildings, Al Aqur wall and the irrigation channels. Each land mark will be breifly explained by the guide. Short video will be presented at the Tanoor location. Visitors can take pictures.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Al-Bustan, Oman
Al Bustan Inn. This is a renovated building with a small garden at the entrance. Visitors will pass by the location and see some Omani trees, traditional sitting area and water collection pool.
Duration: 3 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Hoor A
June 2022
رحلة رائعة وجميلة وممتعة بتخللها الكثير من المعلومات المميزة والجميلة جداً نتعرف من خلالها على الحضارة العريقة و الحفاظ على الاثار كما هي للان !
رحلة رائعة وجميلة وممتعة بتخللها الكثير من المعلومات المميزة والجميلة جداً نتعرف من خلالها على الحضارة العريقة و الحفاظ على الاثار كما هي للان !Shorouk-zaky
May 2022
الجولة جميلة والمرشد محترم و متعاون ولكن يرجى اطالتها لتشمل كل نزوى وليست فقط منطقة سور العقر ويرجى توفير خدمة التوصيل بدون جولة
الجولة جميلة والمرشد محترم و متعاون ولكن يرجى اطالتها لتشمل كل نزوى وليست فقط منطقة سور العقر ويرجى توفير خدمة التوصيل بدون جولةwafaa2023
January 2023
The guide who was Omer. He knows exactly what to do and say They were Being on time Friendly stuff 😎
The guide who was Omer. He knows exactly what to do and say They were Being on time Friendly stuff 😎R0bSing
January 2023
The eco cart tour around old Nizwa was one of the highlights of our trip to Oman. Nizwa is a fascinating place and the driver did a great job in explaining many things that you would miss by just walking around yourself
The eco cart tour around old Nizwa was one of the highlights of our trip to Oman. Nizwa is a fascinating place and the driver did a great job in explaining many things that you would miss by just walking around yourselfNajma3000
December 2022
Very fun.. I recommend it for families and older people very helpful guide with rich information about Nizwa and easy to find them
Very fun.. I recommend it for families and older people very helpful guide with rich information about Nizwa and easy to find themmohdq244
November 2022
Seriously, it was an amazing part in our business trip to Nizwa on 18 November 2022. The Tour guide gave us an elaborative explanation about the attractions in Nizwa and all the surrounding ancient monuments. The carts are very comfortable and new. The carts owner is friendly and tolerant.The To...
Seriously, it was an amazing part in our business trip to Nizwa on 18 November 2022. The Tour guide gave us an elaborative explanation about the attractions in Nizwa and all the surrounding ancient monuments. The carts are very comfortable and new. The carts owner is friendly and tolerant.The Tour guide had a tablet to show recent photos and videos for all the surrounding ancient landmarks that we couldn't visit/ enter due to time constrain. The Tour was for about 35-40 mins and cost 1.5 OMR per head