Malé City Tour: Historic Sites and Local Markets

Discover Malé’s rich history and vibrant culture on a 3-hour guided tour. Visit iconic landmarks, bustling markets, and savor traditional Maldivian cuisine.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque) - The Malé Friday Mosque, also known as the Malé Hukuru Miskiy or the Old Friday Mosque, is one of the oldest and most intricately designed mosques in Malé, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. Constructed using coral boulders from the genus Porites, which are abundant throughout the archipelago, this and other mosques in the…
What's Included
  • All Local Taxes
  • Free Tasting of some Local Snacks
  • Turistas Maldives Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Museum Fees Adult US$10/ Child US$5
Additional Information

Begin your tour at the Islamic Centre, home to the Grand Friday Mosque. Next, visit Sultan Park and the National Museum. Wander through Sultan Park, a historic site in the city’s heart. Inside the park, you’ll discover the National Museum, showcasing history, art, and culture. Then, head to the Old Friday Mosque, or Hukuru Miskiy, dating back to 1656….

Location
Hulhumale' Ferry Terminal
Hulhumale' Ferry Terminal (Male' City)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rbcatraveler
Mar 18, 2025
Male Overview Walking Tour - Very nice city tour with a great local Guide. Enjoyed it immensely. Very knowledgeable guide who was happy to answer our questions.
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Donna_g
Jan 25, 2025
Knowledgeable guides. - My guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He also answered my questions. about the culture as we toured. I learned a lot about Male and the Maldives.
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Singletrveller59
Jan 12, 2025
Experiencing The Maldives beyond just tourist "Resort Islands" - There were 3 other people on this tour and I booked solo. It was great to be in such a small group with local guide Ahmed, giving plenty of opportunity to ask questions, not only about what we were seeing, but other general questions about life in Malé. I had been to Male about 6 years ago but had seen absolutely nothing of this island as I'd gone off immediately to a resort island. This time I was determined to spend time here and was so glad I did.
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Simonbingelis
Dec 11, 2024
Highly recommended. Flexible and very informational. - Very friendly tour guide! They were very flexible and able to accomodate our tour even with a limited timeline between flights. We are very thankful for the experience and look forward returning to learn more about the Maldives. Highly recommended!
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Fscott_p
Aug 18, 2024
Great city immersion tour. - Very knowledgeable tour guide. For$5US extra each way, picked up and dropped off at hotel (worth it, because we were on Hulhumale, a long way from meeting point. Oldest mosque on the island (1658) is built of hand engraved Interlocking coral blocks.
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Adl065
Aug 17, 2024
A Must Do experience! - This is a must do experience to really understand the history of Male. The guide was so knowledgeable and friendly and spent so much time explaining what we were seeing. The sites we visited were outstanding and some we would never have discovered by ourselves. And the snacks at the end gave a real taste of Maldivian food and a sense of place. I can not recommend this more highly.
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Joy_k
Jun 5, 2024
Would recommend - Felt like a personalized experience. Viewed a crossed even though it was a walk through Male we got to see Many sites and taste local snacks
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John_w
Jan 3, 2025
History mixes with modernity and religions coexist in Colombo - Our driver picked us up at the port entrance and took us around town. We made several stops where he parked and took us on short walks to see some of the older and historic buildings in the city. Be advised that some of the sites have a few short or uneven steps. Not difficult, just a little unexpected. So watch your step. We especially enjoyed the Hindu Temple with all the outside carvings of the gods and the Buddhist Temple. It was interesting to see how the influences of the Dutch, British and others have influenced the city.
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Shashefs
Dec 1, 2024
SUPERB - it was a good one i recommend every one go and enjoy. local guide assistance will help you to save your time. so that we can visit more places.
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David_y
Dec 20, 2024
The tour was supposed to... - The tour was supposed to pick us up at the airport. We waited there and finally they said they are waiting for us at the Airport Ferry Terminal on Male side. Then the tour guide said it will be just a 1 hour tour when the tour was advertised to be 3 hours. So after 1 hour 15 min he took us to a very expensive restaurant. He kept saying we should try their steamed fish which costs about $70. We opted for a steamed crab dish. There were only 2 small crabs in crab soup with some vegetables which was $40. We also ordered a cheese nan which wasn't very good.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).