Discover our city walking tours
Our city walking tours explore a variety of carefully chosen themes, each offering a unique perspective on the city. Options include history, architecture, art, gastronomy, historic sites, fashion, and even a customizable tour to suit your interests.

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This historic tour is the best option for newbies! This 3-hour tour starts at the City Cathedral, and it includes places like French-Mozambican Cultural Center, Iron House, Tunduro Gardens, Central Market, Railway Station, the rua de Bagamoyo, Yellow House, Fortress, etc.
Meeting point: at the Cathedral
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $35 per person

Architecture
You can either choose a general architectural tour that highlights various styles or opt for a more specific experience. Options include Pancho Guedes Tour, Art Deco Tour, Colonial Architecture Tour
Meeting point: Mundos Restaurant
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $35 per person

Food tour
This tour is perfect for food lovers eager to discover the authentic flavors that define Mozambican cuisine. If you would like a full experience of this tour, we recommend food tour by tuk-tuk
Duration: 3 to 5 hours
Meeting point: depends on the day. Lunch included
Cost: $50

Customized tours
With our Customized Walking Tour, you get the chance to explore only what fascinates you.
-Let us know what you would like to see
-Further details will depend on where you want to go

Capulana tour
This shopping tour takes you through bustling markets and local shops, where you’ll explore the beautiful patterns and rich history of capulanas. Learn about their cultural significance and pick out your favorite designs to take home as a unique souvenir
Meeting point: Moz Arte
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: $35 per person

Art tour
During this tour, we’ll visit murals and galleries showcasing works by renowned local artists. Our experienced and knowledgeable guides will share stories that bring you closer to the art, making your connection with each piece even more meaningful.
Meeting point: Natural History Museum
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $35 per person
Historic neighborhoods
If you would like to have a more authentic experience in one of Maputo’s neighborhoods, the tours below are the perfect choice. We can also personalize your experience if you wish to visit other neighborhoods not listed here, just let us know!

Mafalala tour
Mafalala is more than just a neighborhood, it’s a living archive of Mozambique’s political, cultural, and artistic heritage. This is where revolutionaries, poets, and some football legends were raised. In colonial times, Mafalala was a hub for resistance, home to those who fought for independence.
Meeting point: Shoprite, Maputo city
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $35 per person

Chamanculo tour
Originally an area where workers and railway employees settled, Chamanculo has long been a center of Mozambican urban culture. Despite modernization, it has held onto its roots – families living in close-knit communities, local artisans, and markets full of fresh vegetables. Visiting Chamanculo is stepping into a space where history is not just remembered but lived every day
Meeting point: Xima bar
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $35 per person

Polana caniço
Once part of the colonial-era “cidade caniço,” it was home to Mozambicans who were kept separate from the European districts of the city. Back then, houses were made of reeds, and movement into the “cement city” was restricted. Colorful streets, markets, and small businesses blending with modern housing developments. Walking through, you’ll see firsthand how urban growth is reshaping the area while its community remains deeply connected to its past
Meeting point: Paragem compone
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $35 per person
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Contact us
info.maputoonfoot@gmail.com
Phone
+258 84 807 3962
Address
Maputo city, downtown, Mozambique