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Private Walking Tour of Malé

Malé, MaldivesOperated by Mahmood
  • Duration2 hours – 4 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Explore Malé on a fully customizable private walking tour, visiting many of the city’s top attractions, from historic mosques and monuments to lively markets and scenic parks. With informative commentary and personalized pacing, you’ll experience the culture, history and daily life of Malé in a way that’s entirely tailored to you.

What to expect

2 hours – 4 hours17 stopsPrivate tour
  1. Tsunami Monument

    Boduthakurufaanu Street, Male

    10 minutes

    Travellers will visit the Tsunami Monument and gain insight into the 2004 tsunami and Malé City’s future expansion plans.

  2. Rasfannu

    Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male, 20006

    10 minutes

    Travellers will enjoy Rasfannu’s seaside promenade, relax by the ocean, and experience Malé’s modern coastal lifestyle.

  3. 5 minutes

    Once used as a presidential palace, travellers will view the Supreme Court of the Maldives from outside and learn about the country’s judicial history.

  4. Male Local Market

    Male

    10 minutes

    Travellers will explore Malé Local Market, see fresh fruits, and local produce, and experience daily Maldivian life.

  5. Male Fish Market

    Male

    20 minutes

    Travellers will explore Malé Fish Market, experience the lively trade of fresh tuna, visit the nearby dried and smoked fish market, and see the famous Stingray Point up close.

  6. 10 minutes

    Travellers will visit Republic Square in Malé, see the big national flag, Izzuddeen Jetty (the official presidential jetty) along with the Police and Military Headquarters.

  7. 5 minutes

    Travellers will visit the Islamic Centre of Malé, admire its grand golden dome and striking architecture, and experience one of the Maldives’ most important religious landmarks.

  8. 5 minutes

    Travellers will visit Kalhuvakaru Miskiy in Malé, admire its intricate coral stone carvings, see a replica of the legendary warship 'Kalhuoffummi', and appreciate the attractions' cultural and historical significance.

  9. Sultan Park

    opposite the Islamic Centre on Medhuziyaaraiy Magu, Male

    10 minutes

    Travellers will stroll through Sultan Park in Malé, enjoy its lush greenery, see the Victorial Monument commemorating the 3rd November 1988 terrorist attack, and have the option to visit the National Museum and National Art Gallery next door.

  10. 5 minutes

    Travellers will admire Mulee’aage in Malé from the outside, appreciating its elegant colonial-era architecture as the presidential residence.

  11. Grand Friday Mosque

    Male

    5 minutes

    Travellers will visit the Malé Friday Mosque, the oldest mosque in the city, admire its exquisite craftsmanship and traditional Maldivian Islamic architecture, explore the cemetery in its yard, and view the historic minaret, the first tall structure in the Maldives.

  12. Medhu Ziyaarath

    Lonuziyaarai Magu, Male

    5 minutes

    Travellers will visit Medhu Ziyaaraiyh in Malé, the tomb of a revered Islamic scholar, and experience its historic and religious significance.

  13. 5 minutes

    Travellers will view the People’s Majlis, the Maldives Parliament House, admire its distinctive architecture, and observe the center of the nation’s legislative activities from the outside.

  14. 10 minutes

    Travellers will view the President’s Office area from outside, including Velaanaa Ge, which houses key government offices in Malé.

  15. 5 minutes

    Travellers will visit King Salman Mosque in Malé, admire its grand architecture and serene ambiance, and experience one of the city’s largest and most prominent mosques.

  16. Artificial Beach

    Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male, 20082

    10 minutes

    Travellers will relax at the Artificial Beach in Malé, enjoy views of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, and visit Varunulaa Raalhugandu, Malé’s popular surfing point.

  17. Lonuziyaaraiy Park

    402 Ameenee Magu, Male

    10 minutes

    Travellers will stroll through Lonuziyaaraiy Park in Malé, enjoy its green spaces, and visit the nearby China-Malé Friendship Bridge Park.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Go to the center of Republic Square and look for a guide wearing a black cap.

End / drop-off

Tour ends at the traveller's preferred location.

Pickup locations3

The operator lists 3 pickup points. 2 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences2

  • Summer Beach MaldivesBoduthakurufaanu Magu, Male, 20006
  • Maagiri HotelBoduthakurufaanu Magu, Male, 20012
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Go to the center of Republic Square and look for a guide wearing a black cap.

What's included

Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Public bus ticket fares
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Any type of food or drink
  • Airport pickup and dropoff - USD10/pax. Hulhumale USD10/pax. Pick-up from Malé hotels - USD5/pax

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 10 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–2), Child (3–11), Youth (12–17), Adult (18–99)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Indian/Maldives
Product code
5539864P2

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Arrival airline
  • Arrival flight number
  • Departure airline
  • Departure flight number
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Your arrival time
  • Transfer departure date
  • How you are departing
  • Departure pickup address
  • Transfer departure time
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name

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From USD 45 per person · Free cancellation available

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