Mozambique, South Africa · Walking Tours

3-Hour Walking Tour of Maputo with Cathedral, Fortress and Market

3 Hours Round trip from R. da Rádio Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Maputo Cathedral's European Christian architecture in Mozambique
02 Stroll through Tunduro Garden to see exotic plants and its unique bat display
03 Admire the Samora Machel statue and learn about Mozambique's first president
04 Visit the Iron House, designed by Gustav Eiffel, for its distinctive architecture
05 See historic trains at Maputo Railway Station and views of the Maputo-Catembe Bridge
06 Shop at Central Market for souvenirs, fruits, and spices

Discover Maputo's charm on a walking tour through some of the city's most notable landmarks. Visit the striking Maputo Cathedral, stroll through Tunduro Garden with its exotic plants and unique bat display, and admire the Iron House designed by Gustav Eiffel. Along the way, learn about Mozambique's history at the Samora Machel statue, the Maputo Railway Station, the Maputo Fortress, and the Central Market.

Visit the striking Maputo Cathedral, stroll through Tunduro Garden with its exotic plants and unique bat display, and admire the Iron House designed by Gustav Eiffel.

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, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Maputo Cathedral

You will meet your tour guide and start the tour at Maputo Cathedral. The cathedral is one of the most attractive buildings in the city and marks the presence of European Christians in Mozambique.

Day 02

Tunduro Garden

The garden was built by Thomas Honey in 1885. It features exotic plants, and its biggest attraction is the "Bats Empire," a unique place to see bats.

Day 03

Samora Machel Statue

Samora Machel was the first president of Mozambique and was very charismatic. Unfortunately, he died in an airplane crash on the Mozambique-South Africa border.

Day 04

Iron House

The house was built by Gustav Eiffel and was purchased at an international exhibition in Belgium to serve as the residence of a Portuguese governor living in Maputo. However, he could not live there because of the weather conditions.

Day 05

Maputo Railway Station

It was once considered the 3rd most beautiful railway station by the American magazine Time. There, you can see the first trains, and there is also a good view of the longest suspension bridge in Africa, the Maputo-Catembe Bridge.

Day 06

Maputo Fortress

The fortress is now a military museum, and its handicrafts represent Mozambique's history. You will also see the statues of the Portuguese António Enes and Mouzinho de Albuquerque, as well as a coffin containing the remains of the king of the Gaza Empire.

Day 07