
Excursion
Male City Tour
A guided tour of Malé, the Maldives' capital island — with airport pickup and drop-off, so even a short layover is enough time to see it. Choose walking, bike, car, or bus.
Why take a Male City Tour?
Malé is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, packed into a single small island — a genuinely different side of the Maldives from the resort islands. It sits right next to Velana International Airport, so a few hours of waiting time between flights or boats is enough to see it: our guides pick you up at the airport, show you around, and drop you back off (or at your hotel in Malé or Hulhumalé) afterwards.
Short Tours (2 hours)
Choose how you get around: on foot, by motorbike (riding behind your guide), by air-conditioned car, or by bus for larger groups.
- Male City Walking Tour
ExcursionMalé2 hrFrom $15 - Male City Bike Tour
ExcursionMalé2 hrFrom $34 - Male City Car Tour
ExcursionMalé2 hrFrom $150 - Male City Mini Bus Tour
ExcursionMaléFrom $150 - Male City Large Bus Tour
ExcursionMaléFrom $200
Half-Day Tours (5–6 hours)
For guests staying in Malé, Hulhumalé, or a nearby resort — covers Malé, Hulhumalé, and Vilimalé in one trip, with tea and local snacks included.
- Male City Half Day Walking Tour
ExcursionMalé5.5 hrFrom $38 - Male City Half Day Bike Tour
ExcursionMalé5.5 hrFrom $70
Good to Know
- Meeting points
- Malé Jetty No. 1, or the Airport Information Desk. Your guide will be waiting with a Maldives Tour Guide signboard.
- Dress code
- The Maldives is a Muslim country — modest clothing is fine for most of the tour (knee-length is okay), but entering a mosque requires full-length clothing and a head covering for women (a scarf is fine). Alcohol isn’t permitted in Malé.
- Flight details
- If you’re departing after your tour, let us know your flight details so we can get you back to the airport on time.
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time. If a tour is cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
