Highlights
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Experience an exciting walking tour full of knowledge about the city of Male
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Visit places like- Sultan Park, November 3 Memorial, Jumhooree Maidan, and some Islamic mosques
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Stroll through the fish market and the local market and buy some souvenirs
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Stop at a local cafe for a traditional black tea in the form of a light refreshment
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Gain some insights about the history and culture of this beautiful city through a professional tour guide
Overview
Activity Duration: 4 hours (approx)
Operational hours: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM or 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Location: Jetty 5 Malé (opposite Bank of Ceylon)
(Collection from hotels in Malé/Hulhumale or cruise tender jetty available upon request – charges may apply.)
About 4 Hour Male City Walking Tour:
Experience a fun yet knowledgeable walking tour in Male. Know about the fascinating history and culture of the city with the help of a professional tour guide and click some pictures of the places that you visit. Also, get to taste the traditional black tea of Maldives along with some tropical products and homemade sweets.
About the Activity:
- Embark on this tour to explore the beautiful places and culture of Male.
- Get a brief overview of the important islands like- Malé and the harbor area.
- Know about the education system of the oldest school in the city and about the 98% literacy rate of Maldives.
- Learn why the Maldives turned some mosques into Islam when you come across the Hukuru Miskiiy – Old Friday Mosque and the tomb of Abu-al-Barakat.
- Take a break, stop for a traditional black tea at a local cafe and refresh yourself for the rest of the tour.
- Gain knowledge about the importance of betel nuts and try them.
- Come across November 3rd Memorial where 8 brave soldiers were buried after they died during protecting the country in 1988.
- Stop at Sultan Park which is a tranquil oasis in the middle of the city.
- Visit Jumhooree Maiden – Independence Square of Male and see the giant flag pole.
- Reach the hustle-bustle of a local fish market and the local market and buy some things for yourself.
- Get to interact with the stallholders and grab some tropical products and homemade sweets and savor the taste.
- Reach your last destination of this tour, which is the tallest building in the city, and get back to your starting point with a lot of memories and knowledge.
How to Reach?
The meeting location is- Hulhumalé Westside Jetty, Laccadive Sea, Maldives.
- By Cab/Car: You can reach the location by hiring a cab or you can rent a car as the location is 8.8 km away from the main city of Malé and is reachable within 25 minutes.
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Know Before You Go
- Children below the age of 5 years will go free of charge to this activity.
- Children between the age of 5-12 years will be charged on a child price basis and above the age of 12 years will be considered adults.
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. A PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
- Collection from hotels in Malé/Hulhumale or cruise tender jetty available upon request – charges may apply.
- We request female guests to dress with modesty when visiting the homes of our local families.
- Not inclusive of personal expenditure eg.- souvenirs and snacks.