Full Day Male' Walking Tour

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Highlights

  • Discover the Maldivian capital with a professional and experienced guide.

  • Get an insider’s view of the history and culture of the Maldives.

  • Visit key sites as well as off the beaten track points of interest.

  • Visit Villimale and learn about the unique Maldivian ecosystem and the conservation challenges faced.

  • Enjoy traditional evening tea.

Summary

Spend the day accompanied by your guide. Discover Male City through the eyes of a local, visiting the fish market, local market, President's Palace and Friday Mosque, as well as discovering a few points off the beaten track! Stop for lunch at one of the many restaurants overlooking the water front before taking the public ferry to Villimale’.  Here join Save the Beach and discover the quieter side of city life by exploring the smaller island of Villimale’, located south west of Male. Wander the quiet streets, learn the names of local trees and learn more about the conservation work being carried out by Save The Beach. Before returning to Male’, sample traditional ‘hedika’ at a local café on the beach. Hedika is traditional sweet and savory snacks served with black tea and taken between 3.00 and 5.00pm.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
Group Size
6
Pricing (From)
Adult: (12-99 years)
$95.00
Child: (6-11 years)
$47.00
Infant: (0-5 years)
$0.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, Male, MV

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Spend the day exploring two of the capital islands with TripAdvisors' leading Hulhumale tour company. Your morning will be spent visiting key points of interest in the capital including the fish market, local market, Sultan Park, Presidents Palace, Friday Mosque with an optional museum visit  as well as discovering a few points off the beaten track! Stop for lunch at one of the many restaurants overlooking the water front before taking the public ferry to Villimale’ to discover the quieter side of city life. Before returning to Male’, sample traditional ‘hedika’ at a local café on the beach.

Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are now working on ensuring our tours will meet the criteria required in a post COVID world including but not limited to social distancing and sanitation.

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What’s included?

  • Round-trip shared transfer from Male to Villimale

  • Local guide

  • Afternoon tea and snacks

  • Local taxes

  • Bottled water

  • Donation to Save the Beach NGO

  • Gratuities

  • Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

  • While participating in tours & activities provided by Secret Paradise Maldives social distancing must be practiced and face coverings worn at all times to reduce the risks of exposure to COVID-19. Secret Paradise has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, however, Secret Paradise cannot guarantee that its guest's, partners, or others will not become infected.

  • By joining the tour you knowingly and freely acknowledge all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19.

  • Guests agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and contact Secret Paradise by email if he/she experiences symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after participating in a Secret Paradise tour or activity.

Before you go

  • Face Mask

  • Hand Sanitizer

  • Re-fillable water bottle

  • Insect repellent

  • Camera

  • Money for personal expenditures

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
    • A dress code is required to enter the grounds of the mosques. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
    • For cruise passengers: If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made

    Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

    Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

    Hotel pickups in Greater Male' are an additional charge and commence.

    We are unable to collect from resorts and local islands outside of the Greater Male' Area.


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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Traveling with Secret Paradise isn’t just about exploring the Maldives and enjoying the natural beauty, it’s about discovering authentic experiences and off-the-beaten-path locations that you didn’t even know were there to discover. 

Secret Paradise guides enable you to connect with both Maldivian culture, local communities and the environment, going beyond the realms of a traditional Maldives holiday.

Based in the Maldives we ensure our sustainable actions are not just limited to our tours. Our team and our guests are involved with local NGOs – Nonprofit making organizations that are independent of the government and focus on environmental and social issues. We support coral planting and reef rehabilitation programs, the protection of seagrass, local island clean up events and plastic recycling to just name a few.

So if you are looking to discover the Maldives beyond the luxury resorts as the team at Secret Paradise say #letusguideyou.

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