4 Hour Highlights of Malé Walking Tour | 4 hours

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4 Hour Malé Walking Tour
2 Adults x $60.00
$120.00
Approx Total
$120.00
Tea/Coffee at Local Cafe
Secret Paradise Guide

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local snacks during market visit
  • All Local Tax
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Safety Briefings
  • Secret Paradise Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Pick Up from airport, hotels in Hulhumale and Malé at a charge of $25 two pax.

Overview

Wander the roads of Male, the capital of the Maldives with TripAdvisors' leading Hulhumale tour company and discover the history, religion and culture of the city that rises from the Indian Ocean. Accompanied by your Secret Paradise local guide experience a sensory overload at the fish market and local market. Hear historical stories of the President's Palace, Sultan Park, Victory Monument and Friday Mosque. Rest your legs at a local café, an oasis of tranquility within the hubbub of the city and take in the view from one of the city's tallest buildings. Through education of both guests and locals we strive to protect the environment in which we operate and limit wherever possible any negative impact preserving this country's unique location for generations to come. Please note that during Ramadan 22 March - 20 April 2023 we are unable to include the refreshment stop at a local cafe. Private tours available upon request.

Meeting points

Jetty 5 us located opposite the Bank of Ceylon. Note this tour is not suitable if you are staying on a private island resort.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Your tour starts with an overview of Male and the harbour area, a very important aspect of any island nation. Passing by the oldest school in the city, learn about the education system and why the Maldives has a 98% literacy rate. Visit Hukuru Miskiiy - Old Friday Mosque and the tomb of Abu -al - Barakaath and learn why the Maldives converted to Islam and how the Islamic faith underpins everyday life. Stop for a refreshing cup of traditional black tea at Royal Garden Café, a popular spot for locals. Housed in a rare example of a ‘ganduvaru’ a nobleman’s house, it provides a great example of traditional dark carved wood interiors. Stopping at the November 3rd Memorial, hear the story of how 8 brave military servicemen died in the protection of their country from a terrorist attack in 1988. Wander through Sultan Park, a reference to the time the Maldives was governed by a sultanate with an optional visit to the National Museum. (Note: Entrance fee not included.) Walking back towards the harbour area, pass by the Grand Friday Mosque and the Islamic Centre, Male's famous architectural landmark and onto Jumhooree Maiden - Independence Square. From here, learn the meaning of the Maldives national flag and pick out key government buildings. Heading west along the harbour, visit the bustling fish market and the local market, where the sights, sounds and smells will fill your senses. Chat with the local stall holders and taste tropical produce and homemade sweets. The tour finishes at the top of one of the city's tallest buildings, providing a great back drop to your final tour photo image!

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • The Maldives is a Muslim country therefore we would request female guests to dress with modesty in mind.
  • Tour is not suitable if you are staying on a private island resort.
  • Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are pleased to offer safe travel and hygiene standards as required by the World Travel & Tourism Council. Full details of our Travel Safely policy can be found on our website.

Free Cancellation

June 15100% refund
June 16No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.9

158 reviews

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Lovely Make visit with Shaffaf

Published on Jan, 2025

Secret Paradise was wonderful and thorough when organizing my Male tour with Shaffaf! He went above and beyond to ensure I had a great visit and even though we encountered a lot of rain at the beginning (he got us raincoats at a nearby shop) we were able to explore so much in a short time. He went the extra mile by making sure I got some vegan food and made my flight on time. I highly recommend this company as they really take great care of their clients.

Male with Aishath.

Published on Jan, 2025

Aishath was an excellent guide. She was able to illuminate our walk with many personal narratives. She kept the tour at the appropriate speed given the busy streets.

Malé city tour

Published on Jan, 2025

We had a wonderful time touring Malé with Rumey. She was very knowledgeable about the areas and events in the city and even took us to the display on the 20th anniversary of the tsunami at the museum. She’s very proud of her city and let us know!

Informative walking tour

Published on Dec, 2024

The walking tour have us a good understanding of the history and culture of Maldives. Our guide is a learned young lady who has good knowledge of her country and her command of English is also very good. As we toured the city, she brought us to several spots that are significant in Maldivian history including the Mosque that was designated a UNESCO site. We also visited the dry market as well as the fish market. My husband and I learnt a lot about Maldives and that tour made it more than a touristy island. Definitely recommend this tour.

Great walking tour of downtown Malé with excellent historical commentary.

Published on Dec, 2024

Our host Kasey was a local with a knowledgeable background of the history, architecture, politics, culture, and the religion of the Maldives. We visited many historical places and our host was rich in commentary of the places we saw. We were able to engage in sobering discussions about the islands past, present and the possibilities in the future of the island. We were privileged to be taken to see many lovely sights including a beautiful historic mosque many hundreds of years old (we were touched by the spiritual energy in this mosque), a beautiful park and so much more. I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in an intelligent, sensitive and interactive tour .

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