Private Male City Walking Tour with optional Vilimale tour
Overview
A flexible and customizable tour to enjoy Male’ city and nearby areas at your own pace.
Experience the densely packed streets of the city with the many sights it has to offer.
Private tour ensures a personalized service with attention to details.
Our licensed guides provide immaculate briefings and orientation and will assist in the much needed photography in the locations.
While the tour covers all historical and important locations within Male’, you can also opt to include Vilimale visit (a small island south of Male’) should you wish to. Our guide will be accompanying you throughout the tour to maximize your understanding of the locations and making sure your experience is worthwhile.
Experience the densely packed streets of the city with the many sights it has to offer.
Private tour ensures a personalized service with attention to details.
Our licensed guides provide immaculate briefings and orientation and will assist in the much needed photography in the locations.
While the tour covers all historical and important locations within Male’, you can also opt to include Vilimale visit (a small island south of Male’) should you wish to. Our guide will be accompanying you throughout the tour to maximize your understanding of the locations and making sure your experience is worthwhile.
Inclusions
- Airport Pick up and drop off offered
- Pick up from hotels in Male' City
- Pick up from Hotels in Hulhumale' for a fee of USD 25 for two pax
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Masveringe Park (Fishermen's Park), 5GH8+97P, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé 20056, Maldives
This area is a designated area historically designated as a resting area for the local fishermen. Overtime it has become an area where locals go in the evening and spend time along the benches of the park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque), Male
A landmark of the Maldives, and a UNESCO world heritage for its unique architecture, this mosque was built in 1705 CE. The mosque is still in use to date.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: People's Majlis (Parliament House), Maldives, 80 Medhuziyaarai Magu, Malé 20080, Maldives
The parliament of the Maldives commonly known as "People's Majilis". The term "Majilis" is derived from the arabic language and means a place of special gatherings for administrative, social or religious natures.
Pass By: Muliaage (Palace), Medhuziyaaraiy Magu, 5GH6+2WH, Male' City 20115, Maldives
The designated and official residence of the President of the Maldives.
Stop At: Sultan Park, opposite the Islamic Centre on Medhuziyaaraiy Magu, Male
One of the Biggest attraction of the Maldives. This park is built on the demolished Royal palace in the 16th Century. Admission fee is per person applies if entering the park.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chaandhanee Magu, Malé, Maldives
Series of souvenir shops ands cafes along this road for you to check out. Handmade crafts and workmanship of the locals can be seen in this area whilst enjoying a cool refreshing drink from any of the cafes on this road.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Medhu Ziyaarath, Male
This was a part of the Presidential Palace until it was separated from the Building and still remains as an enclave of the area. It houses Moroccan Scholar Abul Barakat yousef Al-Berberi, who is believed to have introduced Islam to the nation in 1153.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National Museum, Chaandhanee Magu, Male
Established in 1952, this is the first Museum of the Maldives. Admission is per person for entrance to the museum.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Grand Friday Mosque, Ibrahimee Magu Corner of Medhuziyaarai Magu, Male
Also known as the Islamic center of the Maldives, it is named after one of the most celebrated Maldivian hero, Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam of the Maldives. Up until 2021, this remained the largest mosque in the Maldives. This Center serves as a conference hall, an Islamic Library and also houses Ministry of Islamic Affairs of the Maldives.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Masveringe Park (Fishermen's Park), 5GH8+97P, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé 20056, Maldives
This area is a designated area historically designated as a resting area for the local fishermen. Overtime it has become an area where locals go in the evening and spend time along the benches of the park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque), Male
A landmark of the Maldives, and a UNESCO world heritage for its unique architecture, this mosque was built in 1705 CE. The mosque is still in use to date.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: People's Majlis (Parliament House), Maldives, 80 Medhuziyaarai Magu, Malé 20080, Maldives
The parliament of the Maldives commonly known as "People's Majilis". The term "Majilis" is derived from the arabic language and means a place of special gatherings for administrative, social or religious natures.
Pass By: Muliaage (Palace), Medhuziyaaraiy Magu, 5GH6+2WH, Male' City 20115, Maldives
The designated and official residence of the President of the Maldives.
Stop At: Sultan Park, opposite the Islamic Centre on Medhuziyaaraiy Magu, Male
One of the Biggest attraction of the Maldives. This park is built on the demolished Royal palace in the 16th Century. Admission fee is per person applies if entering the park.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chaandhanee Magu, Malé, Maldives
Series of souvenir shops ands cafes along this road for you to check out. Handmade crafts and workmanship of the locals can be seen in this area whilst enjoying a cool refreshing drink from any of the cafes on this road.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Medhu Ziyaarath, Male
This was a part of the Presidential Palace until it was separated from the Building and still remains as an enclave of the area. It houses Moroccan Scholar Abul Barakat yousef Al-Berberi, who is believed to have introduced Islam to the nation in 1153.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National Museum, Chaandhanee Magu, Male
Established in 1952, this is the first Museum of the Maldives. Admission is per person for entrance to the museum.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Grand Friday Mosque, Ibrahimee Magu Corner of Medhuziyaarai Magu, Male
Also known as the Islamic center of the Maldives, it is named after one of the most celebrated Maldivian hero, Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam of the Maldives. Up until 2021, this remained the largest mosque in the Maldives. This Center serves as a conference hall, an Islamic Library and also houses Ministry of Islamic Affairs of the Maldives.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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.
stellamari1205
September 2023
Sarwan was very knowledgeable and informative. He also spoke very understandable English. With that, he made our experience personalized and one of a kind.
Sarwan was very knowledgeable and informative. He also spoke very understandable English. With that, he made our experience personalized and one of a kind.christiantD1800YJ
October 2023
We planned to do our own walking tour, but opted for a guided walking tour instead. I am very happy we decided go this route and am extremely happy we ended up having Sarwan as our guide. The city is not very big, but its dense and filled with interesting things. Sarwan provided a local’s spin...
We planned to do our own walking tour, but opted for a guided walking tour instead. I am very happy we decided go this route and am extremely happy we ended up having Sarwan as our guide. The city is not very big, but its dense and filled with interesting things. Sarwan provided a local’s spin on the main spots of the tour called out in the itinerary, but also the places in between. Since our tour guide was a local, we had a lot of interaction with the locals, which made our experience very memorable. You could tell Sarwan had a lot of pride of where he was from and the positive energy and his friendliness was felt throughout the tour. He talked about some repeat customers he had and now I know why. If you’re looking for something to do in the Maldives prior to leaving for a resort or guest house you may be staying at on another island, I highly recommend this tour.JeanPaul_L
October 2023
This private tour is worthy! Sarwan is a wonderful guide to make you become a local within only few hours. He is very talkative with all the information including history of Maldives that you might want to know or curious about. If you ask a question, Sarwan will provide a full scope of report or...
This private tour is worthy! Sarwan is a wonderful guide to make you become a local within only few hours. He is very talkative with all the information including history of Maldives that you might want to know or curious about. If you ask a question, Sarwan will provide a full scope of report or a 100 pages of “paper” to fulfill your curiosity. We are so glad to have him around and showed us all the “must to see” spots in Male. Thanks!Lisa_ossa
October 2023
It was a great tour as we had a chance to ask a lot of questions about life in Maldives and visit Male just before our flight departure. Thank you, Sarwan!
It was a great tour as we had a chance to ask a lot of questions about life in Maldives and visit Male just before our flight departure. Thank you, Sarwan!Daisy H
August 2023
Spent an enjoyable afternoon with Sarwan strolling around the city center of Male, and taking a ferry to visit Vilimale. Vilimale is a quiet town near Male, and no disel cars are allowed. We took an electirc bus to see the island, and walked around to see how locals spend their weekends swimming,...
Spent an enjoyable afternoon with Sarwan strolling around the city center of Male, and taking a ferry to visit Vilimale. Vilimale is a quiet town near Male, and no disel cars are allowed. We took an electirc bus to see the island, and walked around to see how locals spend their weekends swimming, diving and having fun in the pristine local beach. Sarwan is a great tour guide who's informative and accomodating. Was dropped off on time at the airport for the transfer to livebaord. Highly recommended for a leisure afternoon in the city with Sarwan!Daisy_H
August 2023
Sarwan picked me up from the airport and we spent a lovely afternoon strolling around Male city center, followed by a short ferry ride to Vilimale. Vilimale is a carbon free island and the local beach is stunning! The island has it all - eateries, supermarket, market, hospital, school, etc. Learn...
Sarwan picked me up from the airport and we spent a lovely afternoon strolling around Male city center, followed by a short ferry ride to Vilimale. Vilimale is a carbon free island and the local beach is stunning! The island has it all - eateries, supermarket, market, hospital, school, etc. Learned about the local life in Maldives and was great to see how the locals spend their weekends on the island where they reside. Sarwan sent me back to the aiport in time for the next pick up!