Love this souq, great to pass the time in the evenings. Not so busy in the hottest part of the day, but the evening is bustling with families and tourists. Don’t be afraid to haggle, and get yourself a real bargain. There are some cafes near the entrance to the souq ( not the gold souq ) and they offer a variety of reasonably priced food, fresh fruit juices and coffee. I have been back several times already just for the atmosphere in...
Read more3 buses in a row (direction Ruwi) didn’t stop here. I ended up taking the bus the other direction (to the palace), which went back to Ruwi from there (and also didn’t stop at the souq!). It costs you 2 tickets (300 baisa each), bus still way cheaper than a scammy taxi.
Also: many reviews here are about the souq itself. However, this pin is...
Read moreOld world bazaar with lots of character, very busy today as all cruise tourists enjoying shopping. In bazaar nice and shady but outside somewhat hot for your average tourist. Best in the evening when much cooler and...
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