Maputo City Private Day Tour History and Culture

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Maputo City Private Day Tour History and Culture

By Maputo Express Tours

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
5h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the vibrant heart of Maputo on this private half-day tour, offering a unique blend of cultural experiences and historical insights. Visit iconic sites like the Praça da Independência, the stunning Maputo Central Train Station, and the bustling Central Market. Engage with local artisans at the FEIMA craft market, where you can explore the rich traditions and flavours of Mozambique. With a knowledgeable guide, enjoy a personalised experience tailored to your interests.

Duration: Approximately 5 hours, with flexible pickup options
Visit major landmarks including the Fortress of Maputo and the Mercado Central
Private tour ensures an intimate exploration with personalised attention
Lunch not included.

Activity location

Praca da Independencia
- Praca da Independencia, In front of Maputo City Hall
- 1100, Maputo, Mozambique

Meeting/Redemption Point

Catedral de Maputo
- Rua da Rádio
- Maputo, Maputo, Mozambique

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Maputo City Private Day Tour History and Culture

5h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 08:30

Price details

£50.26 x 1 Adult£50.26

Total

20% off

What's included, what's not

Bottled water
Entrance fee
Experienced Guide

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Praca da Independencia

Maputo’s heart is the Praça da Independência, or Independence Square, sitting amid a surprising blend of architectural styles and straddling the city’s uptown and its historic city centre area called Baixa. Renamed in 1975 after Mozambique won its independence from the Portuguese, the square is dominated by a large statue of the country’s first president, Samora Machel, who died in a mysterious plane crash. On the north side of the square, look for the neoclassical city hall. To its east, the Art Deco Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, which resembles a wedding cake and was consecrated in 1944, is impossible to miss. Nearby, the French-Mozambican Cultural Centre hosts everything from jazz performances to art exhibitions, and the Tunduru Botanical GardensCathedral, Town hall, samora Machel Status, French-Mozambique cultural centre, Iron house, Tunduru Botanical Gardenlandmark featuring a 61-meter bell tower

Mercado Central de Maputo

the Maputo Central Market—a covered market built in 1901 inside a Portuguese colonial building. It can get hot and crowded inside, but it’s well worth a little bit of sweat to witness the near-constant buzz of activity from early morning to afternoon as vendors hawk everything from tropical fruits and vegetables to seafood, nuts (don’t miss the cashews), handmade batiks, wood carvings and other souvenirs.

Maputo Central Train Station

Maputo's Central Railway Station in Mozambique stands as a grand monument of transport, a striking edifice that emerged from the architectural vision of Alfredo Augusto Lisboa de Lima, Mário Veiga, and Ferreira da Costa. Its construction spanned from 1913 to 1916[1], during a period of fervent growth and change. Despite common misconceptions, the majestic design is not the work of Gustave Eiffel, though the station's architecture does evoke the industrial grandeur associated with Eiffel's iconic creations.

Fortaleza of Maputo

30m
Admission ticket included

Maputo Fortaleza It has a square floor plan, built in reddish stone masonry. It has only one access gate that opens onto a central courtyard, also with a square layout, to which, in turn, the various rooms that make up the building open. In this courtyard currently stands the equestrian statue of Mouzinho de Albuquerque, which, before the Independence of Mozambique, stood in front of the Municipality of Lourenço Marques.

FEIMA - Feira de Artesanato, Flores e Gastronomica

FIEMA art market Nestled among the trees and the city's sounds, FEIMA (the Fair of Handicrafts, Flowers, and Gastronomy) stands out as a vibrant haven of culture, art, and flavours in the heart of Maputo. For those seeking a deep dive into Mozambican essence, this is the place where tradition and modernity merge, creating a setting filled with colours, textures, and aromas that captivate both locals and tourists.

Location

Activity location

Praca da Independencia
- Praca da Independencia, In front of Maputo City Hall
- 1100, Maputo, Mozambique

Meeting/Redemption Point

Catedral de Maputo
- Rua da Rádio
- Maputo, Maputo, Mozambique

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