Mauritius may be a small island, but there's plenty to discover. One minute you're walking beneath palms, the next you're looking down over Port Louis from a hillside. This half-day tour takes you from the gardens of Pamplemousse to the streets and waterfront of the capital, with free time to explore on your own.
Your morning begins at Pamplemousse Botanical Garden, where shady paths wind between towering palms and giant water lilies floating across the garden's pools. Created by French naturalist Pierre Poivre in 1767, the garden is home to around 650 plant varieties, including 80 types of palm. Take your time looking up into the canopy, then down at the huge Virginia Regina leaves floating on the water.
Then it's on to Port Louis and La Citadelle, for a completely different view. From this old hilltop fortress, Port Louis stretches out below you, with the Champ de Mars racecourse, busy streets and mountains all in the same frame. Back in the city, you'll pass Place d'Armes, Saint Louis Cathedral, the Supreme Court, Municipal Theatre and Government House as you drive through the capital, rounding off your visit with a look at some of Port Louis's most recognisable sights. You'll finish at Caudan Waterfront with free time to make the afternoon your own. Pick up something from the local market, browse the craft bazaar and boutiques, or simply wander along the waterfront and watch the city go by. With gardens, history, city views and a taste of everyday Mauritian life, this tour brings several sides of the island together.
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Jane R
Travelled as a couple
1 October 20264.6United Kingdom
This was a lovely half day tour, with about one hour at the botanical garden and two hours at Port Louis. Melissa was a very friendly and knowledgable guide.
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Dirk L.
Travelled as a couple
13 August 20265Germany
Hotel Abholservice war pünktlich, sehr toller Guide mit vielen Informationen im Botanischen Park, Zitadelle und Port Louis. Sehr lustiger Busfahrer. Halbtägiger Ausflug war für uns völlig ausreichend. Kleine Gruppe und somit auch sehr persönlich in Gesprächen auf deutsch und englisch. Sehr zu empfehlen.
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Petra & Bert
Travelled as a couple
31 May 20265Germany
Sehr nette und kompetente Tour Guide. Mit nützlichen Auskünften und Empfehlungen.
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Brenner
Travelled as a couple
9 August 20264.2Germany
Ich / wir waren sehr zufrieden mit dem Ausflug . In Port Louis war es leider viel zu voll und der Markt viel zu teuer .
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Sabrina
Solo traveller
7 December 20255Germany
Viele tolle Erklärungen. Der botanische Garten war das Highlight.
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Svenja
Solo traveller
20 November 20255Germany
Zitadelle ist sehenswert und im botanischen Gsrten wurden andere Bereich gezeigt als bei drr Nordtour. Laut TUI seien es idemtisvhe Inhalte, was ich nicht bedtätigen kann. Bin froh beidr Touren mitgemacht zu haben.
