Half-Day Walking Tour in Malé

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Highlights

Explore the Maldivian capital with a comprehensive walking tour.
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.
Let your senses revel in the tastes, sights and smells at the local markets.
Enjoy a traditional cup of black tea at a Local Cafe'

Summary

Spend time accompanied by your guide discovering the key points of interest in Male’ including but not limited to; the fish market, local market, President's Palace and Friday Mosque. Take a few steps off the beaten track and stop for a drink at a café, frequented by locals. Complete your tour with a bird’s eye view from one of the city’s tallest buildings.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Group Size

Pricing (From)

Adult: (18-99 years)

$50.00

Child: (6-12 years)

$25.00

Infant: (0-5 years)

$0.00

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Commentary

English

Meeting Point

Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, Male, MV

Why take this tour?

Wander the roads of Male, the capital of the Maldives with TripAdvisors' leading Hulhumale tour company and discover the history, religion and culture of the city that rises from the Indian Ocean. Accompanied by a local guide experience a sensory overload at the fish market and local market. Hear historical stories of the President's Palace, Sultan Park, Victory Monument and Friday Mosque. Rest your legs at a local cafe an oasis of tranquility within the hubbub of the city and take in the view from one of the city's tallest buildings.

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

Your tour starts with an overview of Male and the harbour area, a very important aspect of any island nation.

Passing by the oldest school in the city, learn about the education system and why the Maldives has a 98% literacy rate. Visit Hukuru Miskiiy - Old Friday Mosque and the tomb of Abu -al - Barakaath and learn why the Maldives converted to Islam and how the Islamic faith underpins everyday life.

Stop for a refreshing cup of traditional black tea at Royal Garden Café, a popular spot for locals. Housed in a rare example of a ‘ganduvaru’ a nobleman’s house, it provides a great example of traditional dark carved wood interiors.

Stopping at the November 3rd Memorial, hear the story of how 8 brave military servicemen died in the protection of their country from a terrorist attack in 1988. Wander through Sultan Park, a reference to the time the Maldives was governed by a sultanate with an optional visit to the National Museum. (Note: Entrance fee not included.)

Walking back towards the harbour area, pass by the Grand Friday Mosque and the Islamic Centre, Male's famous architectural landmark and onto Jumhooree Maiden - Independence Square. From here, learn the meaning of the Maldives national flag and pick out key government buildings.

Heading west along the harbour, visit the bustling fish market and the local market, where the sights, sounds and smells will fill your senses. Chat with the local stall holders and taste tropical produce and homemade sweets.

The tour finishes at the top of one of the city's tallest buildings, providing a great back drop to your final tour photo image!

What’s included?

Light refreshments at a local cafe
Local guide
Map of Male
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

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

Covid Policy

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

All our guide team are: * Have been trained on HPA (Maldives Health Protection Agency) How to Identify & Manage Suspected cases of COVID19 for Tourist Operations. * Emergency First Responder Certified * Level Three International Life Guard Certified. Our guides receive monthly PCR test. Guides will conduct a health screening questionnaire and check your temperature at time of meeting.

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

Pricing

MORNING

Adult: (18-99 years)

$50.00

Child: (6-12 years)

$25.00

Infant: (0-5 years)

$0.00

AFTERNOON

Adult: (18-99 years)

$55.00

Child: (6-12 years)

$30.00

Infant: (0-5 years)

$0.00

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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.