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Simao is the best in Maputo
Super tour with a very well educated guide named SIMAO !!! And the driver Coffi (let's think of the movie: The Green Mile with Tom Hanks
Glimpse of Maputo - 3 hour city tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $100 / person
- Location
- Maputo, Mozambique
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 8 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Mabeco Tours Lda
Description
Maputo, the Mozambican capital city is a result of several cultural, political and social changes through time. Today, the old merges with the modern tendencies as the transformation continues. Throughout time, the change along the country and especially the city of Maputo has been complex but also incredible. After a devastating civil war in the Country, Maputo is now being transformed into a more cosmopolitan city without loosing its original traits, that truly defines the city’s soul.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Driver/guide
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Pickup Locations & Times
We go to all hotels, guesthouses and residences in maputo city (matola excluded).
Traveller Ratings
4.9
8 reviews
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Glimpse of Maputo - 3 hour city tour take?
Glimpse of Maputo - 3 hour city tour lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Glimpse of Maputo - 3 hour city tour cost?
Prices start at $100 per person for this Maputo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Glimpse of Maputo - 3 hour city tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We go to all hotels, guesthouses and residences in maputo city (matola excluded).
What languages is Glimpse of Maputo - 3 hour city tour offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(8)
C
José was very careful with the route we made and we were able to see the main points of Maputo safely.
Very friendly guide and with knowledge about the historical heritage that allows us to bring a greater knowledge about Maputo and Mozambique!
R
City Tour City of Maputo
Amazing city tour! We congratulate the guides Davi and Simão for the information, itinerary and attention. Comfortable car, accessible guides, showing the City of Maputo, its tourist attractions related to the historical context.
K
Informative and fun!
We had a great shore excursion with Simon (not sure of spelling). His English was excellent and he was very knowledgeable about the history and sites in Maputo. I would highly recommend Mabeco Tours if you want to visit Maputo.
I
Maputo highlights
Simao was an excellent tour guide. He soke great English. Our discussions were very interesting. If only we could sort the world out. Simao was very flexible, adjusting the tour to fit in with what we wanted, It was a very enjoyable day and highly recommended
C
Three hour tour with Simao
Loved the Maputo tour and Simao was friendly, well spoken and informative. We loved the train station especially and the square (think it's called Revolutionary Square). Couldnt visit the Cathedral becase The Pope was in Maputo and happened to be at the Cathedral at the time! (Il Papa in Portugese we discovered). The central market was interesting. The craft centre would have been great if we could have just looked at things in peace without the traders pouncing on us every time we so much as looked at anything. I've travelled lots in Southern Africa and I'm familiar with this but it ALWAYS spoils the experience and my fellow visitors from UK found it most uncomfortable and wanted to leave straight away and didn't buy anything when they might have otherwise. Other than this small negative I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
P
Glimpse of Maputo
Very informed guide with good English. Should have booked the all day tour as this was short on time at some locations. Very enjoyable.
Operator response
Thanks so much for the lovely review. Once you are back in Maputo, please visit us for a full day tour :) Great Trips is what the Mabeco Tours Team wishes you
S
An informative tour of downtown Maputo
Simão is a friendly, well-informed guide who goes out of his way to provide his guests with decent all-round knowledge of the history of the city, starting from before the Portuguese occupation, through colonialisation, war of independence and civil war. He took us to all the major landmarks and provided interesting backgrounds on each. A tour well worth joining if you're looking for an introduction to Maputo.
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