Maputo Art Walking Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Maputo Art & Architecture Tour it’s a tour for those who are most interested in art and architecture the best option is the Art & architecture walking tour, where we can see the best of Maputo’s art and architecture – from Art deco buildings to the ones of Pancho Guedes; from chairs and planes made out of guns and bullets by Gonçalo Mabunda to the artesans in FEIMA.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Museu De Historia Natural de Maputo
1- Natural history Museum (starting point): located in the Praça Travessia do Zambeze, the museum used to be called Museu Álvaro de Castro and was built in 1931 – 1933 in neo – Manueline (a kind of Portuguese gothic style ) by the municipal engineer António Ribeiro de Mendonça. The original idea had been to build a school. Worth mentioning are the collection of elephant fetuses aged 1 month to 20 months and realistic wildlife scenes (e.g. lioness tearing a zebra carcass), both are to be found in the big room downstairs. Taxidermist Peão Lopes made them, and nowadays they seem a bit dusty and not the state of the art. The elephant fetuses are said to be result of land clearance south of Maputo in the early 20th century during which around 2000 elephants were killed. There are also two rooms of traditional African art. Around the building threre are the annexes, built by architect João José Tinoco, in 1965. They are decorated with two mural paintings by Malangatana, one was painted in 1977/79 in two phases and depicts yhe fight of man in nature; the other was painted in 1989. In the workshop annex (onto which the first mural is painted) is the atelier of famous Makonde pottery artist Reinata Sadimba who works here weekdays. It is one of the most exciting and authentic experiences in Maputo to see her at work. The prime minister of the time Pascoal Mocumbi and many others invited her to come to Maputo and work in the Museum.
Nucleo De Arte
Nucleo De arte: Artists association, school for many Mozambican artists. There is a really nice gallery and ateliers of the artists working there. The artists are always happy to let people see them working on their paintings and sculptures. Eugenio Mucavele, always calm and concentrated, is one of the most if not the most experienced artist we always meet when we go to Nucleo.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
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Maputo Art Walking Tour
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I had a nice walking tour...
Jay M,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a nice walking tour with Wilson today. It was very informative with all the historical information and the sites were interesting.
Interesting and lots of information.
JacobusH7,,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wilson was my guide this morning from 09.00 till almost 12.00. He told me a lot of the history of Mozambique while walking to all the sights: I will go for the downtown tour of Maputo next time👍
Many knowledge from the guide about he architecture in Maputo
pinky h,,Apr 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with tour guide - Walter , nice and have many history and story about Maputo , And he will reply all my questions about here .
No show for tour
Jennetta W,,Mar 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour company was not respectful of my time! The owner sent me one WhatsApp message prior to the tour to confirm the time to meet. I didn't get any messages the morning of the tour that was supposed to start at 9:00 am so I sent a message at 8:30 am stating I was on the way since I was solo. I didn't get a response and since the meet location was at a museum that was closed, I didn't feel safe waiting alone. The driver called from his phone and still didn't answer but he called the driver's phone back and told him the tour guide was on the way. In short, he finally sends me a message, after I asked him what the tour guide would be wearing and how I would know that its him. The time was now 9:03 and still no tour guide or phone call from the company. By 9:15, still no tour guide so I sent a message to cancel the tour as I no longer felt safe with this company. I was told this company was very good and well known so maybe this was a bad day for business and I was unfortunate one to experience it.
Waan je terug in het verleden en merk het verschil in het heden.
S7326TWingridk,,Mar 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hi, everything was fine. He is a good tour operator. He knows very much about the history of Mozambique 🇲🇿. He was very friendly and clear with all the explanation to me. It’s a pitty the musea was closed. He put up with the lack of that. Everything straight. So he will get a 10+ from me 👌🏽
Awesome and cool 😎
vidal5000,,Dec 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing short tour to get to know the artistic part of the city, Walter our tour guide was super cool 😎
Walter is the best
O6316JFerins,,Nov 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Walter is an amazing guide. He has a real passion for art and architecture in Maputo. I learned so much and enjoyed exploring Maputo with him.
Fantastically knowledgeable guide!
165ceceh,,Oct 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great guide (Walter) who was extremely knowledgeable and really pleasant to spend time with. I highly recommend!
Great way to appreciate the city by foot
Mica C,,Aug 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely tour concentrated on historical architecture and the local art scene. We had a great time with Walter he’s an incredible guide.
the ultimate tour to understand maputo
230lourdesg,,Aug 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is totally worth it and ideal to get a deeper understanding of Maputo. Walter is an amazing guide, he knows every little detail about art, history and architecture of Maputo, and will answer all of your questions with great care!
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