Muscat Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

The Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus service in Muscat offers a flexible way to explore this hidden gem of Arabia. You can board and disembark at any of the stops to enjoy the city at your own pace.

Routes and Stops

This sightseeing bus route through Muscat features 10 stops and lasts approximately 2 hours. Traveling on the double-decker bus, you'll see the key attractions of the Omani capital. The journey includes pre-recorded commentary in English about the landmarks you visit.

Among the most notable stops are the Al Alam Palace, the Parliament of Oman, Qurum National Park, and the Corniche.

You can review the route and all the stops on the map available in the link below:

Route and list of stops of the Muscat sightseeing bus

How Does it Work?

The ticket is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days starting from its first use. During this period, you are free to get on and off the bus as many times as you wish, allowing you to visit Muscat's key attractions with ease.

When booking, you will select a start date, but you can use the service at any point within twelve months from this date. After your reservation, a voucher will be sent to you, which must be presented on your first bus ride.

Timetable and Frequency

Red line: operates from 9 am to 6:40 pm, every 30 minutes. The last bus departs from stop 1 at 5 pm. The full route duration is two hours.

Itinerary Changes

The Muscat Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour operates while cruise ships are docked in the port. If there are no cruise ships, a 1 hour and 45 minute non-stop panoramic tour of the city will be offered instead. This panoramic tour departs at 10 am and 2 pm from stop number 1.