Half Day Male' City Tour

12% Government tax Pick up on your location (Male, Hulhumale or Airport). Drop off to your location (Male, Hulhumale or Airport). Cruise ship passengers picked on cruise ship terminal. English speaking guide. See the 18Th Century coral made mosque of Kalhuvakaru miskiiy. Visit the national museum and explore the history of the Maldives (entrance fee included). See the parliament building and learn how parliament members are elected from each atoll. See the Theemuge and learn why it was changed from Presidential palace to Supreme court building. Wander through Sultan Park and learn how the Maldives was governed by Sultanate (entrance fee included). Passing by oldest school in the city, learn about the education system and know why Maldives has 98% of literacy rate. Stop the refreshing cup of tea and taste the local snacks (snacks fees included) See the President's office and learn how democracy was introduced to the country. Visit the 362 years old Coral made Mosque (Hukuru Miskiiy) area, the worlds biggest coral made structure and witness the fascinating ancient art of coral curving. See the 352 years old Munnaaru (minaret) and learn why it was once the tallest building in the country. Learn the 17Th Century Coral stone cemetery secrets, next to the Hukuru Miskiiy. See the 12Th Century Tomb of Abu al-Barakaath, learn why every full moon night a virgin girl was sacrificed in the temple and know the ancient religions of the Maldives. See the 100 years old Mulee-aage (official residence of the president) and learn the story of the palace. Visit the architectural landmark of Islamic Centre, see the beautiful woodcarvings and Arabic calligraphy, and hear the colonial stories of Portuguese and British rules. See the Victory monument and learn how the 8 brave servicemen died for the country. Visit the Republican Squire, see the biggest national flag hoisted in the country, and learn the meaning of colours on the flag. Visit the Izzudheen Jetty and learn about the islands of the Maldives and know why different islands assigned for different purposes. Visit the Local Market, taste the homemade sweets and explore the locally grown fruits and vegetables. Visit the Fish Market, see the fresh fish, explore how people working there and witness the daily life of the people (optional). Explore the local souvenirs memorable for the Maldives holiday.