Maputo: City Tour with Historical & Cultural Highlights

Explore the vibrant capital of Mozambique on a guided city tour of Maputo. See colonial architecture, cultural landmarks, and local markets.

Start your tour at Independence Square, home to the grand Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and the Samora Machel Statue. Visit the Maputo Fortress, a 19th-century fort showcasing Mozambique’s colonial past.

Next, see the Iron House, a unique metal house designed by Gustave Eiffel, originally intended as a governor’s residence. Relax in the Tunduru Gardens, beautiful botanical gardens designed by a British landscape architect.

Continue to the FEIMA Arts & Crafts Market to browse local crafts, paintings, and souvenirs. See the Maputo Railway Station, a masterpiece of Beaux-Arts architecture, designed by an associate of Gustave Eiffel.

Visit the Maputo Central Market to experience the bustling atmosphere of this historic market filled with fresh produce, spices, and crafts. Take a drive along the scenic coastal road, stopping at viewpoints for stunning bay views.