Maputo Short Cycle, Promenade & Downtown
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join us for a cultural and architectural tour of Maputo, by bike…arguably the best tour of this historic port city on the Indian Ocean.
Maputo (Portuguese pronunciation: [mɐˈputu]), known as Lourenço Marques before independence, is the capital and largest city of Mozambique. It is known as the City of Acacias, in reference to acacia trees commonly found along its avenues, and the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Today, it is a port city on the Indian Ocean, with its economy centered on the harbour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Mercado Central de Maputo
Bustling market with vendors selling fresh fruits, fish, spices and much more
Maputo Central Railway Station
Old colonial train station, beautiful architecture
Options
Maputo Short Cycle, Promenade & Downtown
What‘s Included
Snacks
Use of bicycle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not sure it’s running
SanPABosDC,Oct 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Not sure this company is still in business. We are staying at the Polena and they haven’t humeard of this tour. So although we want to do this, we aren’t sure if it’s real
A great tour!
Tricia K,Nov 3, 2017
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This bike tour was a fantastic way to see the top sights of Maputo, including railway station, waterfront, iron house and market. Great tour guide too - friendly & knowledgeable!
What a great tour of the Pearl!
StarfishWashington,Jul 30, 2017
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I recently visited Maputo and we were thrilled to discover this bike tour! Our guides were really knowledgeable and made sure we had a fun and safe cycle experience. We went to some of the "must see" spots, incl. the railway station, the market, and the botanical garden. The guides told us about their city, how it's changing, and gave us great tips for the rest of our stay.
Fantastic way to experience Maputo, port city on the Indian Ocean
legal484,Jul 30, 2017
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I recently joined the wonderful team of Bike and Saddle in Maputo for their three hour 'Pearl Of The Indian Ocean' cycle, starting and ending at the grand old colonial Hotel Polana on Julius Nyerere Avenue. We were paired with our wonderful stylish Lifestyle bikes and the Bike & Saddle trip leaders immediately made us feel comfortable. We rolled out to the Marginal, past the Club Navale and the new waterfront promenade along Katembe bay. Our first visit was to the magnificent railway station of Maputo, CFM, and onwards to many interesting stops. Including the botanical gardens, the Faima market and municipal market, the cathedral in the center of downtown and much more. We loved this experience and can recommend it 100%. The city is a jewell to explore with so much amazing architecture, cultural happenings and the position on one of the most beautiful coastlines in Africa, is a must do activity when you visit the area. Our guides were fabulous. Kudos to Atalia and Ernestino who introduced us to this fascinating city and its most friendly people. The cycle was easy going, tropical and jacaranda line streets, to the old town and through the hussle an bussle of downtown. Traffic was light - never an issue. And the cold beverages and snacks at the Acacia Cafe a wonderful stop.
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