3.5-Hour Private Male City Walking Tour
Highlights
Male
cultural, sightseeing, walking
Private Tour
3.5 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a 3.5-hour journey through Malé, Maldives' cultural heart. Begin at the iconic Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then visit the People's Majlis and Muliaage, the President's official residence. Conclude at the Grand Friday Mosque, formerly the largest in the Maldives, and stroll along Chaandhanee Magu, where souvenir shops and cafes offer locally crafted treasures and refreshments.
Itinerary
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Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque, Henveiru
- 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.
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People's Majlis (Parliament House), 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.
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Muliaage (Palace)
- The designated and official residence of the President of the Maldives.
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Sultan Park
- One of the Biggest attraction of the Maldives.
- This park is built on the demolished Royal palace in the 16th Century.
- Admission fee per person applies if entering the park.
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Medhu Ziyaarath
- 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.
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Grand Friday Mosque
- 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 and an Islamic Library and also houses the Ministry of Islamic Affairs of the Maldives.
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Chaandhanee Magu
- 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.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 1 | /person |
2 to 4 | /person |
5 to 8 | /person |
9 to 15 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 1 | /person |
2 to 4 | /person |
5 to 8 | /person |
9 to 15 | /person |
This is a private tour |