Excursions & day trips

Mauritian Spices & Traditions Tour with Port Louis

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£46.00

Free cancellation

Language: German, English, French

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

Entrance fees included

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Do this because

Explore the Pamplemousse Botanical Garden
Panoramic drive through Port Louis
Free time to explore Caudan Waterfront and local market

What to expect

Mauritius may be a small island, but it has so much to offer. This tour packs in the Pamplemousse Botanical Garden, a visit to the citadel, a panoramic tour of Port Louis and free time at the Caudan Waterfront.

The morning begins with a trip to explore Pamplemousse Botanical Garden, the oldest botanical gardens in the Southern Hemisphere. Here, you can observe more than 600 rare plant species sprouting among the shady palm avenues and lily ponds.

Next, it's on to one of the island's best panoramic viewpoints at 'La Citadelle'. Here, your guide will point out the Champs de Mars racecourse and Port Louis skyline before driving through central Port Louis with views from of Cathedral, Supreme Court and Government House. To finish the tour, we'll enjoy some free time at Caudan Waterfront where you can browse the craft bazaar and the modern boutiques.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Admission fees

What to remember

Food and drinks not included
Bring suitable footwear

Provider

MUSEMENT SPA

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Thomas
From Germany - November 2024

Solo traveller

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Schönes Erlebnis. Unser Guide hat sich Zeit genommen und alles toll erklärt. Den botanischen Garten muss man gesehen haben. Die Zitadelle in Port Loui ...
Bella&Andi
From United States of America - November 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Pampelmus war wunderschön, aber etwas zu kurz und zu wenig eigene Freizeit. Port Louis hat mir mehr von den Gebäuden, wie altes Posthaus , Rathaus, ...
A.D.Jdb
From Germany - October 2024

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Sehr gute Reiseführer Eddi. Erzählte viel über die Insel und machte noch einen nicht geplanten Stopp an einen Hindus Tempel.
Frank
From Germany - October 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

Gut: Botanischer Garten. Schlecht: Markt/Stadtrundgang in Port Louis viel zu kurz. Es ging nur darum, in einem bestimmten Gewürzshop Geld zu lassen. N ...
Carmen
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Sehr gut organisiert, sehr liebe Guide , gutes Wissen übermittelt, angenehme Person die Olean und sehr witzig. Sehr professionell. Man konnte sie al ...
Jutta
From Germany - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

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