tourhq

Explore the world with tourHQ

Currency (USD) tourhq
tourhq
Choose Currency
Back
3.5-Hour Private Male City Walking Tour

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, Sightseeing, Walking

  • Duration

    3.5 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a 3.5-hour journey through Malé, Maldives' cultural heart. Begin at the iconic Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then visit the People's Majlis and Muliaage, the President's official residence. Conclude at the Grand Friday Mosque, formerly the largest in the Maldives, and stroll along Chaandhanee Magu, where souvenir shops and cafes offer locally crafted treasures and refreshments.

Highlights
  • Admire the historic architecture of the Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque
  • Explore the governance system at the People's Majlis, Maldives' esteemed parliament
  • Visit Muliaage, the official presidential residence steeped in history
  • Enjoy the serene ambience of Sultan Park, built upon a 16th-century royal palace
  • Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque, Henveiru expand_more
    • A landmark of the Maldives, and a UNESCO world heritage for its unique architecture, this mosque was built in 1705 CE. The mosque is still in use to date.
  • People's Majlis (Parliament House), Maldives expand_more
    • The parliament of the Maldives commonly known as "People's Majilis". 
    • The term "Majilis" is derived from the arabic language and means a place of special gatherings for administrative, social or religious natures.
  • Muliaage (Palace) expand_more
    • The designated and official residence of the President of the Maldives.
  • Sultan Park expand_more
    • One of the Biggest attraction of the Maldives. 
    • This park is built on the demolished Royal palace in the 16th Century. 
    • Admission fee per person applies if entering the park.
  • Medhu Ziyaarath expand_more
    • This was a part of the Presidential Palace until it was separated from the Building and still remains as an enclave of the area. 
    • It houses Moroccan Scholar Abul Barakat yousef Al-Berberi, who is believed to have introduced Islam to the nation in 1153.
  • Grand Friday Mosque expand_more
    • Also known as the Islamic center of the Maldives, it is named after one of the most celebrated Maldivian hero, Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam of the Maldives. 
    • Up until 2021, this remained the largest mosque in the Maldives. 
    • This Center serves as a conference hall and an Islamic Library and also houses the Ministry of Islamic Affairs of the Maldives.
  • Chaandhanee Magu expand_more
    • Series of souvenir shops ands cafes along this road for you to check out. 
    • Handmade crafts and workmanship of the locals can be seen in this area whilst enjoying a cool refreshing drink from any of the cafes on this road.
What's Included
  • Airport Pick up and drop off offered - USD 25.00 up to two pax
  • Pick up from hotels in Male City
  • Pick up from Hotels in Hulhumale' for a fee of USD 25.00 for two pax
  • Guide
What's Excluded
  • Lunch
  • Admission fees to the National Museum (10 USD per person)
  • Villingili, Malé (Optional Tour if Travelers choose the option for this tour)
  • Pickup in Hulhumale and airport at an extra charge of $25 up to two pax. Payable directly to the supplier.
What to bring
  • Wear comfortable clothing
  • Walking shoes
Know before you go
  • Revealing clothes are not allowed in public areas
  • PDA is discouraged in public areas
Meeting Point

Malé, Maldives

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 1 USD 75 Per Person
2 To 4 USD 50 Per Person
5 To 8 USD 45 Per Person
9 To 15 USD 40 Per Person

This is a private tour
Starting From

Fromss

see details
USD 75 / person