Tour of Malé & Villimale

If you don't want to miss anything on your trip to the Maldives, enjoy a guided tour of Malé plus a tour of the island of Villimale. The best way to see what life is like for locals!

Tour of Malé & Villimale

Meet at the port in Malé at 10 am for a quick walk, starting with the oldest school in the city. Malé boasts a literacy rate of 98%.

Next, visit the Malé Friday Mosque, the second largest mosque on the island. Your expert guide will share information about notable individuals buried here.

Continue to the Royal Garden Café for traditional black tea, followed by the 3rd November Memorial.

The next stop is Sultan Park, also known as Rasrani Park. This park houses the National Museum; entrance is not included if you wish to visit.

On the way back to the port, stop outside the Islamic Centre to learn about its significance in Malé, and pass by Independence Square.

A visit to a fish market follows, where you can mingle with locals and enjoy a Maldivan lunch.

After lunch, a taxi will take us to the ferry terminal for a boat ride to Villimale, an island previously used as a prison.

We'll explore Villimale, learning about its lifestyle, and meet members of a local NGO, Save the Beach, discussing their environmental efforts. Enjoy a traditional hedika with pastries and black tea at a local café, before returning to Malé by ferry around 5 pm.

Meeting Point

Meeting point varies by season:

Until October 31st, 2024: Malé jetty number 5, opposite the Bank of CeylonFrom November 1st, 2024: Malé Ferry Terminal Number 1 - Malé Jetty, opposite Republic Square