Nizwa Scavenger Hunt: Fortress of the Desert: The Nizwa Hunt
Two hours. One epic Nizwa adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Nizwa you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Nizwa. This top rated Nizwa Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 5 stops.
4.4 (14 reviews)
Activity Info: Fortress of the Desert: The Nizwa Hunt
Step into the heart of Nizwa on this interactive walking tour that guides you through historic landmarks like Nizwa Fort, the bustling souq, and charming old neighborhoods. Solve riddles, answer trivia, and snap photos at each stop as you learn fascinating stories and fun facts about the city. Compete for points on the leaderboard while exploring hidden gems and iconic sites. Perfect for group outings, family adventures, date nights, or team building, this scavenger hunt offers an exciting way to experience Nizwa's downtown.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Historic Musalla
Cross through this open space echoing with the reverence of ages. The historic musalla is a testament to faith and the spirit of coming together in the old Pearl of Islam.
Nizwa Fort
Feel the spirit of the Pearl of Islam as you approach the mighty Nizwa Fort. It's towering walls and maze-like passages tell stories of ancient sultans and historic showdowns. There is a secret waiting to be uncovered in every stone of this legendary stronghold.
Nizwa Old Town Harat Al Aqr
Venture into Harat Al Aqr, a labyrinth where every corner whispers legends passed down through generations. Ancient wooden doors and sun-dappled passageways set the scene for Nizwa’s deep-rooted traditions. Time slows down as you stroll these timeless streets.
Mahmood Tower Al Aqur Wall
Hidden in the old city’s patchwork of streets, the Mahmood Tower stands as a silent guardian from centuries past. Look up and imagine the watchful eyes that once scanned the horizon for approaching caravans or rivals.
Nizwa Souq
Let’s meander into the bustling core of Nizwa, where scents of spices and distant echoes of haggling fill the air. The Souq pulses with the heart of Oman’s trading heritage, offering century-old traditions from pottery to shimmering silver treasures.
How the Nizwa Scavenger Hunt works
Explore Nizwa like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.
Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.
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Earn The Nizwa Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Nizwa leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Nizwa Scavenger Hunt: Fortress of the Desert: The Nizwa Hunt
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
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