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Private Half-Day Local Experience of Malé【English/日本語】

Malé, Maldives
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

The Maldives, in the middle of the Indian Ocean, is so much more than an archipelago of islands with pristine white-sand beaches and world-class snorkeling and diving opportunities right offshore. If you’re traveling all the way to the Maldives, don’t miss the opportunity to forge a deeper understanding of the local culture and history with this private half-day walking tour.
  • Choice of tour times makes it easy to discover the capital city of the Maldives
  • Enjoy Maldivian teatime at a local café with your guide
  • Visit local markets and important landmarks
  • Meet a local artist for a short one-on-one workshop

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Private tour
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entrance fee of National Museum if you would like to enter
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions, this is a walking tour
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Jetty Number 5
    Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, Maldives

    In the front of Bank of Ceylon

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Male Fish Market

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Grand Friday Mosque

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Chaandhanee Magu

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Male Local Market

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

National Museum

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, about one hour
  • Tour will be conducted rain or shine.
  • The order of sightseeing point will depend on the situation.
  • The duration will be depend on the situation, such as walking speed of customer.
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.3
based on 16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great way to start the trip

Antoine_G, Jan 2025
A great way to learn about Maldives history and the maldivian while discovering about this small Island that is Male

Well worth the money

EllieDeBeer, Jan 2024
Viator gave me a great price on this tour, like $33 USD. And it was private! It was less than 3 hours, but it was plenty and wonderful. My guide, Mohammed, showed me places I would not have found on my own, and shared his knowledge. After that, we sat in the shade and I asked him questions. The meeting place, Jetty #5, was easy to find, but then he walked me back to my hotel after the tour. He gave me some insight into other things to do in Male. He was very kind and polite.

Excellent! Brings Male to life

Dalia_E, Mar 2023
Excellent tour. My guide Shine was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and patient. I highly recommend this tour

Private half day tour of male

Ojaswini K, Nov 2019
Waste of time and money. Did a better walking tour the next day using google maps . The guide was a nice guy though.

Response from Host, Nov 2019

Thank you for your review. Could you let us know your tour date you joined? Thank you.

Was hesitant to take this tour since...

David_S, Feb 2018
Was hesitant to take this tour since we had walked the city that morning. Streets are packed with motorcycles going in every direction and no stop signals or signs. Guide was excellent- He had good knowledge of city , history and best place for tea. highlight was going to art school.

Excellent but not recommended for old...

Jahanzeb_k, Sep 2017
Excellent but not recommended for old age and ill people as complete walk involve in city

From $33.60

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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