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4.8 7 experiences from US$ 35 Free cancellation on most experiences
Maputo Downtown Walking Tour: Cathedral & Colonial Architecture
Maputo Downtown Walking Tour: Cathedral & Colonial Architecture★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (147)3hYou walk through Maputo's downtown core in three hours with a local guide, starting at the white cathedral and moving through colonial landmarks—City Hall, the train station, the Iron House, and the Central Market. The guide explains the history behind each building, the shift from Portuguese rule to independence, and the religious and cultural layers of the city. Snacks are included, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to understand Maputo's colonial architecture and post-independence history without arranging a private guide or spending time figuring out which sites matter most—the three-hour structure and local knowledge mean you see the landmarks that shaped the city and learn why they changed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 35View ›
Eswatini Day Trip from Maputo: Waterfall, Dance & Craft Markets
Eswatini Day Trip from Maputo: Waterfall, Dance & Craft Markets★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (67)12hYou’ll cross into Eswatini for a day packed with culture: live Siswati dance at Mantenga Village, peaceful moments by Mantenga Waterfall, lunch at Malandela’s homestead with time to explore House on Fire art space, plus browsing crafts at Swazi Candle Factory before heading back to Maputo. There’s laughter, music, new flavors—and space for quiet too.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 219View ›
Maputo Special Reserve: Full-Day Safari & Big Five Wildlife
Maputo Special Reserve: Full-Day Safari & Big Five Wildlife★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (45)8h–9hYou spend a full day crossing 1,040 square kilometers of reserve habitat in an air-conditioned vehicle, scanning for African elephants, zebras, hippos and birds across lakes, wetlands and grasslands. Brunch and snacks are included, and the route follows where wildlife actually gathers rather than a fixed circuit. Pickup from your location is part of the booking.Is it for me?Right for travelers in Maputo without a car or local knowledge of where to find wildlife, since the guide handles navigation and the vehicle covers the 100-kilometer distance. Expect a full day of driving and watching rather than hiking — the reserve is large, and you cover it by vehicle, which is what makes seeing the elephants and other animals possible without exhaustion.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 250View ›
Maputo City & Central Market: Walking Tour with Guide
Maputo City & Central Market: Walking Tour with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (22)2h 30mExperience Maputo on foot with a local guide as you explore landmarks like Independence Square, Tunduru Botanical Garden, and Maputo Central Market. You’ll taste local flavors, hear stories behind historic buildings, and feel the city’s rhythm up close — moments you’ll remember long after heading home.Free cancellationfromUS$ 45View ›
Maputo Art & Architecture Walking Tour with Local Guide
Maputo Art & Architecture Walking Tour with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (21)3hWalk Maputo’s lively streets with a local guide as you explore historic architecture, meet working artists in their studios, and discover vibrant murals. Enjoy bottled water along the way and finish at a bustling craft market—a sensory journey through art and daily life you’ll remember long after heading home.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
Maputo Special Reserve: 1-Day Safari & Beach from Maputo
Maputo Special Reserve: 1-Day Safari & Beach from Maputo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.33 (9)10hYou’ll ride out from Maputo with a local guide into Maputo Special Reserve for wildlife spotting—elephants, giraffes, monkeys—and finish on an untouched stretch of coastline. Expect bumpy tracks, salty air, cold drinks from your cool box and quiet moments you might not forget soon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 205View ›
Maputo city tour: Railway, cathedral, fortress, museums
Maputo city tour: Railway, cathedral, fortress, museums★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (8)3hA three-hour guided tour of Maputo covers the railway station, cathedral, fortress, FEIMA Art craft Market, Museum of Natural History, Iron House and Tunduro Gardens, with hotel pickup and museum entry included. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. Museums close Mondays; the operator substitutes alternative locations that day. The air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water are part of the package.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want the city before the afternoon heat settles in; book the afternoon slot if you are sleeping in or have morning plans elsewhere. Either way, pickup from your hotel means you do not need a car or directions—the guide handles the route and the timing.Free cancellationfromUS$ 100View ›
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