Muscat Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

The Big Bus service in Muscat offers a seamless way to explore this captivating corner of Arabia. Feel free to hop on and off at any designated stops to enjoy the city at your own pace.

Routes & Stops

This sightseeing bus takes you through Muscat with a total of 10 stops along a route that spans approximately 2 hours. As you ride the double-decker bus, you'll encounter the essential landmarks of the Omani capital. A pre-recorded English commentary will guide you through the significant sites throughout the journey.

Among the highlights of the tour are the Al Alam Palace, the Oman Parliament, Qurum National Park, and the picturesque Corniche.

If you wish to see the route along with all the stops, you can access the map here:

• Route and list of stops of the Muscat sightseeing bus

How It Works

Your ticket remains valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days from the moment of the first use. During this period, feel free to board and alight from the bus as many times as you desire. This flexibility allows for an enjoyable visit to Muscat's key attractions.

Timetable & Frequency

• Red line: operational from 9 am to 6:40 pm, with buses every 30 minutes. The final bus departs stop 1 at 5 pm. The complete route takes about two hours.

Itinerary Adjustments

The Hop-On Hop-Off service operates whenever cruise ships are in port. In the absence of cruise ships, a non-stop panoramic city tour lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes will be offered instead. The panoramic bus departs from stop number 1 at 10 am and 2 pm.