Maputo: City Tour (Historical and Cultural Highlights)

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  The city's main Catholic church, built in the 1940s in a modern European style. It represents Portuguese religious influence and continues to be an important spiritual site for the local population.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Praca da Independencia

  The political and symbolic center of the country, where Mozambique's independence was proclaimed in 1975. Here you will find the statue of Samora Machel and important government buildings.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Tunduru Botanical Gardens

  Botanical garden designed during the colonial period with European influence. It features centuries-old tropical trees, sculptures, and recreational areas, making it one of the most important green spaces in the city.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Casa de Ferro (The Iron House)

  A 19th-century prefabricated iron building, often associated with the workshop of Gustave Eiffel. It was designed as the governor's residence, but proved too hot for tropical habitation. Today it is one of the city's most curious architectural icons.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Museu dos CFM

  Considered one of the most beautiful railway stations in Africa, it was inaugurated in 1916 during the Portuguese colonial period. It served as a strategic link between the port of Maputo and the gold mines of South Africa, making the city an important commercial center in the region. Today it represents the beginning of the urban and economic growth of the capital.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Mercado Central de Maputo

  One of the oldest and most authentic markets in the city, opened at the beginning of the 20th century. Here visitors find fresh tropical fruits, spices, fish, seafood, local products and traditional stalls. It is the ideal place to understand the daily life of Maputo residents, the importance of local agriculture and the country's cultural diversity.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Fortaleza of Maputo

  Built in the 18th century to protect the city from invasions, it was the first permanent defensive point of what was then Lourenço Marques. It currently functions as a historical museum, preserving cannons, colonial artifacts, and the memory of the city's founding.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 8
  FEIMA - Feira de Artesanato, Flores e Gastronomia

  Maputo's main craft market, where local artists sell wood carvings, paintings, and traditional products. It allows direct contact with the local culture and economy.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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