Experience the best of Muscat with Withlocals

"Great knowledge and expertise. Friendly and nice slow pace not rushed at all. Fascinating chatting about architecture, history, food and culture. No pre rehearsed spiel just telling us about things that interested us. Highly recommend "

"We enjoyed the company of Alwaad during our Muscat tour. She was knowledgeable, easy going and very friendly person. Alwwad is super organized and our experience was that what we saw and what she said was in the wright order. Because we met her our first day she recommended some things to to. That's why we rented a car to go to see some nature in the mountains. She even got us a recepie of halva. Thank you Alwaad to spend a family friday with us. "

"We went to Wadi Shab with Alwaad. It's was amazing ! Nature is very well preserved, it's gorgeous. It's quiet and peacful. Alwaad is lovely, kind and funny. She is very outgoing. We felt like we were part of her family. Thanks to her, we were able to really discover Omani culture. She is very attentive and adapts to our pace and needs. She speaks English very well and her driving is perfect! We had a wonderful day with her, we didn't notice the time passing. We recommend it 100%."

"Alwaad and Ahmed were absolutely exceptional as our tour guides during our first visit to Oman. From the very beginning, they demonstrated incredible flexibility, tailoring the itinerary to suit our interests and adjusting the time spent at each location. This was especially appreciated since I was traveling with teenage boys who have shorter attention spans, and they made sure the experience was engaging for everyone. Their professionalism and attention to detail stood out. We were pleasantly surprised by the comfort and cleanliness of their vehicle, which made the journey between destinations relaxing and enjoyable. Beyond that, their knowledge of Oman’s history, culture, and hidden gems added so much depth to our trip, turning every stop into a memorable experience. If you’re planning a visit to Oman, I cannot recommend Alwaad and Ahmed highly enough. Their warmth, adaptability, and commitment to creating a personalized experience truly set them apart. Booking a tour with them is the perfect way to discover the beauty of Oman with confidence and ease."

"Amazing tour with Yousef. He's very nice and accommodating gentleman, quite knowledgeable and very easy to get along with. Highly recommended"

"Our daytrip to Jabal Al Akhdar has been an unforgettable experience. The communication was completely reailable and easy going. Yousuf responded always very fast to any questions I had in advanced. He picked us up in the hotel punctually in the morning in his new, spotless clean car. He drives very good, smooth. He knows much about culture, history and the country itselfs. We could ask him everything and the answers are very informative. His English is perfect and he is empathic, friendly, discret, warm-hearted and humorous. He surprised us on our way with a stop in his house and where met his parents. He served us lunch and dates (from there own farm) in the garden there. An unforgettable experience and we felt very honoured. We asked him where to buy a colored tradionell abaya, because we wanted one for a visit in the mosque. He drove us to a store and a tailor where we choosed beautiful fabrics/materials. The tailor took our measurements and Yousuf deposited our abayas to the hotel two days later. They were beautiful and the price was very, very reasonable. After that our drive to Jebel Al Akhdar continuied. The view and all the hotspots in the mountain took our breath away! We drove from one spot to another, walked around as long as we wanted. We were always asked what we wanted to do or see. He made recommendations and showed us the most beautiful spots. A sidenote – being an entire day on its way, we stopped at beautiful 5-Star-hotels where we just were allowed from the management to walk in and enjoy the view from there terrasses, balcony, taking pictures and above all using their spotless clean bathroom without consuming anything. Thank you so much for everything. Claudia & Anna"

"Even though we booked “Jebel Akhdar Day Trip,” Yousuf accommodated our wishes and drove us to the canyon. He took us to explore Jebel Shams, and it was absolutely amazing! The drive through the mountains was stunning — every turn revealed another incredible view. The walk through the canyon was definitely the highlight: breathtaking scenery, peaceful atmosphere, and Yousuf’s great stories about the area made it really special. We finished the day at the old village od Misfat al Abriyyin endulging arabic coffee with dates and stunning views. Yousuf was friendly, easygoing, and full of knowledge, making the whole day feel relaxed and orchestrated according to our wishes. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a more beautiful experience. Highly recommended!"

"Hajer is a wonderful guide to Oman – kind, knowledgeable and with a glorious playlist to accompany the stunning landscapes. All the ingredients for a brilliant road trip."

"We have used With Locals in Rome and Athens, and they do not disappoint! So it was a given that we booked our tour of Muscat city, a fascinating place. Nasser picked us up and we drove around this fabulous clean, well laid out city, visiting the Sultan grand mosque, which was incredible and well worth a visit! The lovely staff helped me with fitting my Abaya (dress) and lihaf (headscarf) , which I hired as dress ettiequte is a must for woman and men (long pants, long sleeve shirt) in Oman and of course, should be respected. We visited the local fish market and grocery market in Matrah, the Matrah Souq (market - buy your tee shirts in here not outside on street - better pricing), old Muscat where you will stop at the Sultan's palace and the Portuguese Fort from outside. We choose not to go into either the Royal Opera House or Museum (due to travel tiredness). Nasser took us to a lovely local restaurant, Ramssa, the Omani food was really good. Nasser took time to explain and answer any of our many questions about Muscat. Great tour, thoroughly enjoyed the content and of course our lovely Guide."

"This was the perfect start to our trip to Muscat. Hayer was bang on time to pick us up and we were whisked off to some lovely sights around the city, all the time Hajer filled us in on her city and Oman life in general. A little shopping in the souk and a couple of delightful local delicacies ended the evening beautifully. I can't recommend Hajer more highly. Thank you!"