4 Hour Highlights of Malé Walking Tour
Overview
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 your Secret Paradise 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 café, an oasis of tranquility within the hubbub of the city and take in the view from one of the city's tallest buildings.
Through education of both guests and locals we strive to protect the environment in which we operate and limit wherever possible any negative impact preserving this country's unique location for generations to come.
Please note that during Ramadan 22 March - 20 April 2023 we are unable to include the refreshment stop at a local cafe.
Private tours available upon request.
Accompanied by your Secret Paradise 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 café, an oasis of tranquility within the hubbub of the city and take in the view from one of the city's tallest buildings.
Through education of both guests and locals we strive to protect the environment in which we operate and limit wherever possible any negative impact preserving this country's unique location for generations to come.
Please note that during Ramadan 22 March - 20 April 2023 we are unable to include the refreshment stop at a local cafe.
Private tours available upon request.
Inclusions
- Secret Paradise Local guide
- Safety Briefings and Screening
- Map of Male
- Snacks - Local snacks during market visit
- All Local Tax
What to expect
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!
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!
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The Maldives is a Muslim country therefore we would request female guests to dress with modesty in mind.
- Note this tour is not suitable if you are staying on a private island resort.
- Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are pleased to offer safe travel and hygiene standards as required by the World Travel & Tourism Council. Full details of our Travel Safely policy can be found on our website.
- 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
- 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
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- 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. * We offer safe travel and hygiene standards as required by the World Travel & Tourism Council.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Jothinee_D
May 2022
Eyeopening and informative tour of Male and, its lesser known gems and facts about the culture, people and history. All thanks to the wonderful guide, Zaffran.
Eyeopening and informative tour of Male and, its lesser known gems and facts about the culture, people and history. All thanks to the wonderful guide, Zaffran.249yuchenh
April 2022
Great walking tour with a surprising amount of hiatory. Went through local markets and sampled some local snacks. Learned some interesting about Maldivian ancient and current politics and religion . Ub , our tour guide was great and answered all our questions and more!
Great walking tour with a surprising amount of hiatory. Went through local markets and sampled some local snacks. Learned some interesting about Maldivian ancient and current politics and religion . Ub , our tour guide was great and answered all our questions and more!Rudolph_O
April 2022
We had a great afternoon touring Male with Kamey! His knowledge of the city was amazing, and his enthusiasm for sharing it fantastic! We would recommend this tour as a great way to get to know the culture and history of Male.
We had a great afternoon touring Male with Kamey! His knowledge of the city was amazing, and his enthusiasm for sharing it fantastic! We would recommend this tour as a great way to get to know the culture and history of Male.JonnyDani
March 2022
Ruth is a real professional dealing with clients. Timely responses and gives clear instructions. Our guides ,Kamey and Shark were on time and super nice guys. Very articulate, knowledgeable young men. They enthusiastically shared their knowledge of their beautiful country and relayed a lot of his...
Ruth is a real professional dealing with clients. Timely responses and gives clear instructions. Our guides ,Kamey and Shark were on time and super nice guys. Very articulate, knowledgeable young men. They enthusiastically shared their knowledge of their beautiful country and relayed a lot of historical trivia. DO take Ruth’s advice and wear a hat and sunscreen. Kamey and Shark stayed with us to ensure we safely boarded our ferry. I highly recommend this tour and this company.Cristiano
March 2022
The tour was really interesting and nice. We touched all the main spots in Malè ending up at the local market tasting several products including coconut and dry fish. A special thanks to Ahmed, our guide, that explained to us many things about Malè and Maldives. If you want to discover Malè, do n...
The tour was really interesting and nice. We touched all the main spots in Malè ending up at the local market tasting several products including coconut and dry fish. A special thanks to Ahmed, our guide, that explained to us many things about Malè and Maldives. If you want to discover Malè, do not miss it!ocleirighfamily
September 2021
Great tour guide very informative and extremely helpful. Ruth also helps us with hotel bookings and transfers, it was all very professional and hassle free. Thanks to all for taking care of us.
Great tour guide very informative and extremely helpful. Ruth also helps us with hotel bookings and transfers, it was all very professional and hassle free. Thanks to all for taking care of us.