Private Tour

Private Full Day Historical & Arts Tour in Maputo

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Mobile ticket

This tour covers everything you need to know and see when it comes to Mozambique, it's art and it's history! It is a full-day tour that explores the history of Maputo, and the Arts & Culture of its people! The tour will show you sides to Maputo you would never believe existed, and will help you see a city filled with treasures and delights!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

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‘s Included

Private transportation

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Matola Garden

Rua N. 1137, Casa N. 85 Matola Mozambique

What To Expect

Praca da Independencia

Independence Square) is a public square and focal point of Maputo, Mozambique. It was built by the Portuguese as Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque (Mouzinho de Albuquerque Square) and was dominated by a statue of Mouzinho de Albuquerque,the former governor-general of Portuguese. The statue of Mouzinho on horseback was inaugurated in 1940. After the independence of Mozambique in 1975 the square was renamed Praça da Independência, and the statue of Mouzinho de Albuquerque was removed to the Fortress and replaced by a statue of Samora Machael (1933-1986), the first president of Mozambique.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

It is officially called Nossa Senhora da Conceição, the cathedral (as it is mostly known) or demon’s cathedral was built in the 1930’s – 1940’s by Marcial Simões Freitas e Costa, who was a deputy director of the railways at the time and worked free of charge. The construction was a major feat for the catholic church of the time, which was still reeling under the effects of the revolution of the 1910 in Portugal and had a very weak presence in Mozambique. This was one of the places in the city where hundreds of people had the opportunity to see Pope Francisco during his visit to Mozambique (3rd to 6th September, 2019). The second but not least important visit we have had of a Pope.

35 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Full Day Maputo Tour

Duration: 8 hours: Take a day long tour of Maputo's rich history, arts and culture, including a lunch break at FIEMA craft market!
Lunch Break: Lunch break will be had at FIEMA craft market.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.33

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tour operator was a con artist. Guide was good.
sharonecker,
Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
We purchased a private tour. First passengers off the cruise ship. Found tour operator who insisted that other people were going to share our tour with us. After arguing and waiting 45 minutes and calling Viator we were able to proceed as the private tour that we purchased. Next problem was the car wouldn’t start. After getting it started, we were driven to the guide who took over. He gave us a good tour.
Great tour of Maputo
Ingrid R,
Aug 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had a wonderful tour! Totally recommend. I learned so much about Mozambican history. The food was delicious!
Highly Recommended Tour with Experienced Guide
Christopher H,
May 29, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
I learned so much not only about the history do Maputo but also Mozambique on this tour! My tour kind was open and patient in answering all of my questions and was extremely knowledgeable about all the sites we visited. Highly w recommend this tour to solo travelers (like myself) and groups alike to get a better understanding of Maputo/Mozambique!
Fabulous private tour
harvey k,
Apr 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a fabulous private tour. Even went to a very nice fish market for lunch by the beach. We would highly recommend this tour well worth the cost Driver was just the best
Excellent experience exploring Maputo
tdrucker35,
Dec 13, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did a two-day tour with MTS throughout Maputo and Mafalala. The guides were extremely knowledgable, friendly, experienced, spoke perfect English, and set up a dynamic tour that combined culture, local food, history, and art. The car was clean, spacious and reliable. I 100% recommend MTS for anyone looking to get to know Maputo. Thank you!