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Maputo Indispensable Downtown Walking Tour with Refreshments: Detailed History
4.9
25 Ratings
Maputo
Discover the rich history of Maputo on a detailed downtown walking tour. Immerse yourself in the traditions and culture of Baixa/Downtown while enjoying refreshments along the way.
Discover the rich history of Maputo on a detailed downtown walking tour. Immerse yourself in the traditions and culture of Baixa/Downtown while enjoying refreshments along the way.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception - Travelers will see a special altar and vests used by pope John Paul the second.
- Tunduru Gardens - Travelers will see fruit bats and the historical entrance arch.
- Casa de Ferro (The Iron House) - Travelers will learn about its sarcastic history and have a chance to see the Massala tree…
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception - Travelers will see a special altar and vests used by pope John Paul the second.
- Tunduru Gardens - Travelers will see fruit bats and the historical entrance arch.
- Casa de Ferro (The Iron House) - Travelers will learn about its sarcastic history and have a chance to see the Massala tree ( Lion’s king fruit).
- CCFM - Centro Cultural Franco-Mocambicano - Travelers will learn about destructive weapons used during civil war which were turned into objects of art.
- Mercado Central de Maputo - Travelers will see locally grown fruits, traditional medicine and crafts.
- Jumma Masjid - Travelers will learn about the first Mosque in Maputo.
- Maputo Central Train Station - Travelers will see the first steam locomotives and see old fashioned trains and probably see passengers boarding them.
- Fortress of Maputo - Travelers will see colonial monuments and learn about their history and hear about the tree of revolt.
What's Included
- Bottle of water for each traveler
- Fruit from the market included
- Bottle of water for each traveler
- Fruit from the market included
Additional Information
Explore the rich history of Maputo, from its origins to the modern era, on this comprehensive walking tour of the city’s center. Participating in this tour not only provides deeper insights into the area but also equips you with valuable information for planning your trip. The tour guides you meet along the journey are highly knowledgeable and…
Explore the rich history of Maputo, from its origins to the modern era, on this comprehensive walking tour of the city’s center. Participating in this tour not only provides deeper insights into the area but also equips you with valuable information for planning your trip. The tour guides you meet along the journey are highly knowledgeable and well-versed in the city’s history. They are experts on the city and will lead you through the traditions and culture of Baixa/Downtown in Maputo.
Location
Catedral de Maputo
Rua da Rádio
The Cathedral is located at the independence square opposite Rovuma Hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(25 Ratings)
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Jakubhn2094kg
Oct 9, 2025
Maputo at its Best! - An amazing railway station, outstanding modern and traditional architecture, lovely markets, art galleries churches and forts, all of it in a compact walkable area. This packed introduction to Mozabmique's capital is a must on your bucket list.
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Faithcoffman
Sep 3, 2025
See the city by foot with a local. - Fabulous English speaking guide. Patient with our questions. Knowledgeable and easy going. A great half day outing of Maputo to get the lay of the land. Felt safe and cared for.
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Devanrenea
Oct 2, 2024
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! - I can't rave enough about Egas's Maputo walking tour. He's an excellent tour guide. He was punctual, friendly, knowledgeable and made me feel welcome. Throughout my time in Maputo, Egas went the extra mile to help accommodate me, since I was a solo American traveler. He did everything from coordinating rides, to translating, and even introduced me to the Maputo nightlife, where I had an amazing time and felt safe. He also safely escorted me to the salon. I would definitely recommend Egas for your next Maputo adventure. I'll be back!
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Minafric
Mar 15, 2024
Cool & interesting tour - The tour with Ilidio was very cool, we were able to walk around Maputo and learn about its interesting history!
100% recommended :)
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Squinternatarome
Jan 18, 2024
Really nice visit of Maputo!! - The guides were really nice..they explained us so many things ..very prepared and they spent more then 2 hours with us as we were the only persons that day..it was really interesting, we spent a really nice afternoon. Thanks a lot again!!
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Matthiasb447
Jan 13, 2024
Lost kingdoms, flying foxes & tasty Massala - Maputo is a very interesting city with a lot of historical sites. Thanks to Egas, we have learnt so much more about the city, its history and its people - and we discovered Massala, a native fruit from Mozambique. Delicious!
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Nicholaswa2070rc
Jan 10, 2024
Great tour and awesome guide - Maybe the best walking tour i've been on. Ilídio wqs great and showed us around ten imprortant sites in Maputo. Would definitely recommend to undertand more the city and visit some beautiful parts of Maputo!
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Miazem
Jan 6, 2024
The most amazing walking tour with Egas. - We had a fantastic walking tour with Egas. He was very knowledgeable about the history of all the places we visited. He was patient and kind to us, and we took many pictures. We loved the architecture of the cathedral and were amazed at how well-maintained and beautiful the trains were at the train station. We enjoyed eating the local fruits at the market, some of which we were eating for the first time.
Egas went over and above to recommend other activities to do during the rest of our stay in Maputo. He became our contact person in Maputo, and we contacted him if we needed help with anything. He was friendly and very responsive. I highly recommend a tour with him. He is an amazing person!
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Onair57948006470
Jan 5, 2024
Maputo Indispensable Tour - From the moment we met our guides, we were assured we were going to have a wonderful time. Egas and his team were just a delight. Him and his team were so welcoming and friendly to us the entire tour. We got to see the rich culture of Maputo and learned soo much from the tour alone. Their knowledge of history was glorious. Their care for our comfort was to notch.
I highly recommend them.
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Natoriae
Jan 5, 2024
I enjoyed my experience - I had a good time learning about the history of Maputo and trying some of the local fruit. This is a walking tour therefore, I recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
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