Maputo Walking Tours
About This Museum
Maputo Walking Tours doesn't operate from a sterile gallery; its canvas is the city itself, a living, breathing museum of faded colonial grandeur and vibrant African modernism. The tour guides are your curators, pulling back the layers on Rua da Rádio's architectural gems and hidden street art that most would simply walk past. It feels less like a scheduled tour and more like an insightful stroll through the capital's complex history with a knowledgeable local friend. You don't just see exhibits—you hear their stories, smell the salt air from the nearby port, and feel the city's unique rhythm underfoot.
Collection Highlights
The collection is entirely site-specific, featuring highlights like the striking ironwork and tiled façades of Baixa's old buildings, the imposing Fortaleza da Nossa Senhora da Conceição, and the contemporary pulse found in local markets and public squares.
Visitor Information
Just show up with comfortable shoes and curiosity—the real magic is in the spontaneous discoveries and the guide's personal anecdotes that you won't find in any guidebook.
Architecture & Building
The 'building' is Maputo's own urban fabric, a stunning mix of Art Deco curves, Neoclassical symmetry, and modernist Pancho Guedes designs, all weathered by time and sun.
Contact & Location
Address: Rua da Rádio, Baixa, Central "C", Distrito Municipal de KaMpfumu, Cidade de Maputo, Zona Sul, 0101-03, Moçambique
Phone: +258 82 679 9654
Website: Visit Website
