Full Day Male' Walking Tour | 8 hours

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Full Day Male' Walking Tour
2 Adults x $120.00
$240.00
Approx Total
$240.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local guide
  • All Local Tax
  • Donation to Save the Beach NGO
  • Lunch & snacks from local market
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenditure eg. souvenirs
  • Pick Up from airport and hotels

Overview

Spend the day exploring two of the capital islands with TripAdvisors' leading Hulhumale tour company. Your morning will be spent visiting key points of interest in the capital including the fish market, local market, Sultan Park, Presidents Palace, Friday Mosque, as well as discovering a few points off the beaten track! We respect the communities who open their home to our guests. 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. 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 and Maldives Safe Tourism Guidelines. During Ramadan 22 March - 20 April 2023 we are unable to offer refreshments. Private tours available upon request.

Meeting points

Jetty, Number 5,opposite Bank of Ceylon, Male. Note this tour is not suitable if you are staying on a private island resort.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • N/A

    Discover the background to Maldives politics.

    10 minutes

  • Male Fish Market

    Discover why fishing is considered the life blood of the Maldives.

    10 minutes

  • Male Local Market

    Discover the smells and taste of tropical fruits and vegetables.

    15 minutes

  • Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque

    Our guides will share the story of the first mosque in Male.

    10 minutes

  • Grand Friday Mosque

    Learn how Islam underpins daily life in the Maldives

    15 minutes

  • Sultan Park

    Recently, re-landscaped this is the park of kings and queens, access subject to opening times.

    30 minutes

  • National Museum (Pass By)

    Our guides will provide a briefing on what can be viewed should you decide to visit following the tour.

  • N/A

    Discover the quieter side of city life

    3 hours

  • Male (Pass By)

    The above are just a few highlights of our walking tour. Our aim is to allow you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Maldives and there are many locations not listed on TripAdvisor's attraction points that are there to discover!

  • Male (Pass By)

    Please note that during Ramadan 02 April -03 May 2022 we are unable to include refreshment at a local cafes.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The Maldives is a Muslim country and care needs to be taken in relation to the dress code on local islands. Whilst it is acceptable for men to wear T Shirts and shorts or swim shorts; females should avoid causing offence by maintaining a more conservative approach to clothes by wearing T Shirts and loose shorts/trousers. Should you wish to enter the mosques particularly on the Male City Walking tour long trousers are required by both male and female guests.
  • 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 and Maldives Safe Tourism Guidelines.

Free Cancellation

June 13100% refund
June 14No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.9

35 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 33 reviews with 5 stars

Highly recommended this fascinating full day walking tour, especially if you like to learn.

Published on Jun, 2024

Secret Paradise provided two great days on a recent round the world cruise, with 29 ports where I and friends (up to 46 of us) did tours with local operators. In each port I read scores of reviews, to find the best tour operator, and Secret Paradise was easily the one in Malé, Maldives. But BOOK EARLY as they are so good, they fill up. I was happy to be the beneficiary of a cancellation, which allowed us to do their 3 Point Snorkeling Tour, as well as their Full Day Walking Tour. We were three on the walking tour, and two on the snorkeling tour, with Ub, our excellent guide, leading both tours. He's been with Secret Paradise eight years, and we were happy to have him, learning heaps about Muslim culture and life in Male. Especially impressive was his handling of calls to prayer, and our being there during Ramadan. The fish market was super, great to be there with a guide, it felt we were less of an intrusive force with a local showing us around, and thankfully able to explain things, identify fish, answer our questions. Kudos to Ruth and her team, a quality operation. She was a pleasure to work with in planning and communication. And a special thanks for keeping their group sizes small, with a focus on the environment. I much look forward to returning in the future, when I and my group will do their Full Day North Malé Island Hopping with Ruth & Mash.

Awesome tour and guides

Published on Apr, 2024

Tour was very good. Saw and learnt a lot about Male and even got to visit another island and learn about the conservation efforts there. My tour guides were great! Tasted some yummy local treats at the market. Very well done!

Learning about the local culture and history of the Maldives

Published on Feb, 2024

I had a great full day Male' walking tour with Secret Paradise Maldives. I hadn't come to the Maldives for a resort holiday but was mainly interested in the local history and culture of the people. My three tour guides Shaffaf, Hamty and Nafsha didn't disappoint, on the contrary. We spent the morning on Malé, visited many places like the fish market and the Old Friday Mosque, and then took the ferry to Villemale. I heard so many interesting stories that completely changed my idea of the Maledives, for the better. Greatly admire the efforts of the Save The Beach-initiative on Villemale, too. I'm happy that Secret Paradise Maldives supports this type of local groups so that they benefit from the visits of foreign tourists, too. Highly recommended. 

Great day tour around Malé

Published on Jan, 2024

This is a great tour for anyone who wants to understand the history and culture of the Maldives. Yes, you can visit most of the sites on your own, but Archie really added a lot of value with the information and insight. Also really enjoyed the visit to Vimalé island. Felt very, very different from Malé. Great to hear about all the restoration work the island’s NGO is doing to preserve the reefs. Do note, this tour is a lot of walking and also a lot of time in the sun. Be prepared with lots of sunscreen, water and comfortable shoes. Overall, would recommend.

Very busy but the guides...

Published on Jan, 2024

Very busy but the guides looked after us. A great lunch and very informative. A lovely day with another couple. Tour guides excellent.

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