Tour & Activity Scams in Maputo

Unofficial City Tour Touts in the Baixa

Men in the baixa district approach tourists near colonial landmarks — the Iron House, the Maputo City Hall, and the train station — offering informal walking tours of the city. These guides are unlicensed and typically steer tourists toward specific curio shops or restaurants where they earn commissions. Some tours end in isolated streets where further demands are made. Tourists report guides becoming aggressive when no purchase or additional payment is forthcoming.