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Full Day Male' Walking Tour
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Malé, Maldives
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend the entire day strolling around Male and Villimale on this comprehensive walking tour in the Maldives. With a guide in the lead and a carefully curated itinerary, you won't have to worry about missing any important sights. In Male, stop by the local fish market, the President's Palace, the Friday Mosque, and Sultan Park. Pause for lunch in a waterside restaurant (own expense) before moving on to Villimale to explore the quieter side of the island, sampling traditional "hedika" before returning to your starting point.
- All transportation between Male and Villimale
- Snacks and afternoon tea to get a taste of traditional Maldivian food
- Guide provides all navigation and commentary
- Comprehensive walking tour is great for first-time visitors
What's Included
- Local guide
- Lunch & snacks from local market
- Donation to Save the Beach NGO
- Gratuities
- Personal expenditure eg. souvenirs
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Jetty Number 5Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, Maldives
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.Start time.10:00 am
Itinerary
The President's Office
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Male Fish Market
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Male Local Market
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Friday Mosque
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sultan Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
National Museum (Pass By)
Villingili
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Male (Pass By)
Male (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Product code: 9221P8
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Reviews
4.9
based on 36 reviews
oluwabunmiadeleye, 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!
Response from Host, May 2024
Hello,
Happy to hear you enjoyed discovering Male and Villimale with the team, it sounds as though you found it very insightful.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and maybe we can welcome you again in the future.
Kind Regards
Ruth
MARIAVICTORIA_V, 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.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi Maria
Thank you for your review, great to hear you enjoyed your day exploring Male with the team! Three tour leaders for the price of one! Your feedback will no doubt encourage Hamty and Nafsha who are our newest team leaders and are in the process of completing their induction training.
We are proud to collaborate with NGOs such as Save the Beach, which is a long standing partnership since 2015 as well as other marine life organisations.
Also great to learn the insights shared have changed your perception of the Maldives.
Thank you for travelling with us and maybe we can welcome you onto one of our multi day tours in the future.
Kind Regards
Ruth
Karl_M, 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.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi Karl,
Thanks so much for recommending our tour.
Having a local guide can help in getting to know the city on a deeper level and dive into its rich history. Happy to hear the experience was insightful to you.
I'll be sure to pass on your support to our NGO partner Save The Beach.
Pleasure to be a part of your Maldives adventure. Hope to have you join us again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Mary
Rameshbhai_G, 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.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi Ramesh,
Thank you for your review.
Pleasure to help you discover Maldives through an educational experience.
Hope to see you again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Mary
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Tyler_D, Oct 2023
We spent the day with Archie exploring Male before heading on a short boat ride to meet up with Beybe, and this might be the most incredible insightful and educational tour I’ve taken in the 30 countries I’ve been to. It was such an incredible day, and I would encourage everybody visiting Male to do it!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Tyler,
Thank you for your review, apologies for the delay in my reply, your post had slipped through the net.
Great to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Archie and we are bowled over that it features as the most insightful and educational tour you have experienced. Our aim is most definitely to deliver this style of tour but to know we rank top out of 30 countries you have visited is amazing. Thank you!
We hope we can welcome you back in the future to explore more of our Secret Paradise.
Kind Regards
Ruth
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DrLuluA_B, Jun 2023
I have done many many tours with Viator, Trip Advisor, GetYourGuide, etc. literally around the world, but this tour, the Malé full day walking tour, was one of the best tours I’ve ever had, and here’s why: They truly care about the environment.
My guide Archie was honest, on time, responsive, educated, and genuinely passionate about preserving the Maldives. He was perfect for the job. The best part of the tour, hands down, was the coral education from “Beybe” from “Save the Beach Maldives” in Villimale. He inspired me to take action on saving and preserving our reefs and coral. Even though I am from Hawai’i, I truly did not understand the value of this until I took this tour. Moreover, the food was excellent and the pit stop for tea and coffee and tea time we’re perfectly manufactured into everything. This tour was worth every penny.
Lastly, I need to thank Ruth, the Director, who was also very responsive with my emails and with her leadership, this company is going in the right direction in “proper” tourism for the Maldives.
- Me ke aloha, Dr. Lulu
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Dr Lula
Thank you so much for your review and in particular for your observations regarding our commitment to the environment. It was a pleasure to welcome you to our island home. It's rewarding to learn that not only did you enjoy the company of Archie but that your tour has provided an awareness which in turn will impact your future travels at home and abroad.
Thank you for travelling with us and maybe we can welcome you again in the future?
Kind Regards
Ruth
Eric_N, Apr 2023
I’m glad I signed up for this tour. Prior to coming to the Maldive for a wedding, I did not know too much about the country itself. If your someone who likes to really understand the country, the locals, and how the daily life of living in the capital city, then this tour will be great for you. I also found it a bonus to take a tour to villamale to learn about the coral reef restoration
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Hi Eric
Thank you for your review, we didn't realise that you were here to attend a wedding, I hope that went well for the couple. Delighted you enjoying exploring Male and Villimale with us and that you departed home having a greater understanding of our island nation and the challenges marine life and coral reefs face.
We hope you will want to return and perhaps explore more of our island home with us.
Kind Regards
Ruth
Stefania_R, Jan 2023
Great tour of Malé with UB, so interesting and definitely the highlight of our trip. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hi Stefanie, thanks for taking time to write your review. Good to hear you enjoyed your tour with UB. I will be sure to share your feedback with him.
Kind Regards
Ruth
ALAN_M, Mar 2020
Unfortunately, due to circumstances outwith our control and the company's, we were not able to take this tour. We were very happy with the after sale service and a refund was sent back to my bank account. They did not need to do this for us but there professionalism shone through by doing this. We will use you again if we return. Many thanks.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Dear Alan
Thank you for your review, it is appreciated. We were pleased to be able to offer the refund and understand that sometimes circumstances are beyond anyone's control.
We hope you are safe and well and we look forward to welcoming you in the future.
Kind Regards
Ruth
PuayYork_L, May 2018
My guide was excellent. He explained about Maldives, its history and culture to me. Had a very fulfilling experience!
Response from Host, Apr 2019
Good Morning,
Thank you for your review and great to hear you enjoyed your tour with Maahee.
Kind Regards
Ruth
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