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Mauritius Half Day City Tour(All Region)
Historical Tours 4 hours 5.0 · 2 reviews Offered in: English, French

Mauritius Half Day City Tour(All Region)

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Overview

This excursion takes you along to discover the capital of Mauritius 'Port Louis' through all its developments, of the time of the French, the English and the Indian workers until the independence in 1968.

The day starts at 08.30 a.m. and ends at 12.30 p.m.

You will visit La Citadelle(Fort Adelaine), Port-Louis Central Market, Caudan Waterfront Shopping Mall, Government House, Port-Louis Cathedral & Threatre, China Town and Aapravasi Ghat. Accompanied by your knowledgeable guide discover the authentic facet of Port Louis, a pleasantly surprising and vivacious city!

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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Mobile ticket

What's included

In-vehicle air conditioning

Hotel pick-up is available for North and East coast clients.

Guided Tour Full transportation & Pick up and drop off.

Lunch

Bottled water

Hotel pick-up is not available for West, South West and South East Coast clients.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is offered for all travelers.

What to expect

  1. Central Market

    30 min

    Being the main city in Mauritius, Port Louis Central Market (also known at the Port Louis Bazaar) is the home of the largest market, where you can find fresh food items, local dishes, and various handcrafted goods that are useful to locals and serve as souvenirs for tourists. Port Louis' rightly famous central market, the center of the local economy since Victorian times, is a good place to get a feel for the everyday life of many locals. Watch the hawkers at work and buy some souvenirs. Most authentic are the wonderful fruit and vegetable sections (including herbal medicines and aphrodisiacs)

  2. Le Caudan Waterfront

    1 hour

    Le Caudan Waterfront offers a unique shopping, leisure and work hub, in the capital, on the water’s edge. Since its opening in 1996, it has shown undeniable know-how and expertise in commercial activities and entertainment. On top of being an undeniable must for shopping, Le Caudan Waterfront is also a business centre, a melting pot for local artists and the favourite meeting place for gastronomes, tourists and locals looking for leisure and entertainment.

  3. St Louis Cathedral

    10 min

    Port Louis city has many stories to tell, visit the Saint Louis Cathedral among the oldest church in Mauritius. Built in 1814/15 and promoted to Cathedral in 1847, the church is the final works of Governor Sir Robert Farquar. The construction of the church in the shape of a latin cross when viewed from above complied to plans drawn from 1736-1739 . One thing that unfortunately has lost its glory of the days is about the fountain found at the front of the Cathedral. This obelisque with four lion heads on each side used to carry water from the ‘Pouce Stream’ towards this part of the city, among others. The ‘monument’ is still present nowadays but doesn’t provide any water… one of the other works of the Governor Vicomte de Souillac.

  4. China Town

    10 min

    The Chinese have traditionally occupied an important position in the life of Port Louis, and the area between the two 'friendship gates' on Royal St forms the centre of the city's Chinatown. Here you'll take in the rich mercantile life of the Chinese community, busy Chinese restaurants and grocery stores, and streets echoing with the unmistakable clatter of mah-jong tiles.

  5. Aapravasi Ghat

    10 min

    Located on the bay of Trou Fanfaron, in the capital of Port-Louis, the Aapravasi Ghat is the remains of an immigration depot, the site from where modern indentured labour Diaspora emerged. The Depot was built in 1849 to receive indentured labourers from India, Eastern Africa, Madagascar, China and Southeast Asia to work on the island’s sugar estates.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Times are local to the experience (Indian/Mauritius).

Additional Information

  • Travelers pick up time will be confirmed on the previous day of the activity. Kindly provide valid contact number, email or any place of accommodation of the traveler.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking
  • Each booking must include at least one adult.

FAQs about Mauritius Half Day City Tour(All Region)

Can I cancel Mauritius Half Day City Tour(All Region) for free?

Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

How long does it take?

It takes about 4 hours.

Is pickup offered?

Pickup is offered for all travelers.

What's included?

  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pick-up is available for North and East coast clients.
  • Guided Tour Full transportation & Pick up and drop off.

What's not included?

  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pick-up is not available for West, South West and South East Coast clients.

Which places does it visit?

It visits Central Market, Le Caudan Waterfront, St Louis Cathedral, China Town, Aapravasi Ghat.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in English, French.

Is it suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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