Mozambique · Museum

3-Hour Maputo Museum Tour with Railway, Fishing and Currency History

3 Hours Round trip from Maputo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Maputo's Railway, Fishing, and Currency museums
02 Learn about the historical chronology of railways in Mozambique
03 Discover the history of Maputo's local fishing industry
04 See local currency from barter tokens to modern-day bills
05 Visit an early 18th-century fortress in downtown Maputo

Explore Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, on this 3-hour guided museum tour. Stroll through the Railway, Fishing, and Currency museums as you learn about the historical chronology of the railways, the local fishing industry, and the evolution of local currency. The experience concludes with a visit to an early 18th-century fortress.

Head to the Currency Museum, which exhibits local currency ranging from barter tokens to modern-day bills.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Maputo

Languages English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Maputo Museums and Historic Fortress Walk

Walk through downtown Maputo with your tour guide.
Visit the Railway Museum, which houses historical photos and information about steam locomotives.
Discover railway cars and several tools used in building engines and coaches.
Explore the Fishing Museum, which preserves the history of the local fishing industry.
Head to the Currency Museum, which exhibits local currency ranging from barter tokens to modern-day bills.
End the tour by discovering an early 18th-century fortress.

The route