North Tour
Don't Port,
Don't Pay Security
Back-to-Ship
Guarantee
Hassle-free
Cancellation
7 hours (approx.)
Shared Tour
Overview
This excursion will introduce you to the city of Port Louis, founded in 1735 by Mahe de Labourdonnais, where you will visit the historic Fort Adelaide also known as the Citadel. Built by the English in 1835 and one of the few fortifications of British origin remaining on the island.
From here, you will enjoy a view stretching over almost the entire city. Your next stop will be a visit to the central market (also known as bazaar). Here you will be amazed by the variety of products you will find – fruits, vegetables, scent sticks, spices, pashmina, linen are amongst the most sold products.
Your next stop will be at the Caudan Waterfront, a modern precinct facing the harbor. Its 170 boutiques display beautiful collections of local designers and famous brands. Its craft market is an open bazaar, impregnated by exotic scents of spices, souvenirs, and basketry.
We will then visit the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, renamed Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, which is the highlight of any visit to the north. It is the oldest botanical garden in the southern hemisphere, dating back to 1735. Admire a magnificent collection of local and exotic plants, a variety of giant water lilies, rare plants from Mascarene, the baobab, giant palms and the Talipot palm, whose flower only blossoms after 50 years.
Approximate timing:
8:45am - 9:00am Port pick-up
9:00am - 9:30am Citadel
9:45am - 10:45am Central Market
11:00am - 12:15pm Caudan Waterfront
12:40pm - 1:40pm Lunch
1:50pm - 3:20pm Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
What's Included
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Transportation
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English speaking guide
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Entrance fees
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Welcome snacks (Mauritian Savory)
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Lunch
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Mineral water
Considerations
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Bring cash for any additional purchases on the day.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in the tour, if you would like to give a gratuity/tip please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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Local currency is the Mauritian Rupees (RS/MUR). Foreign Currencies are also accepted during transactions at shops and restaurants in Mauritius such as Euro, American Dollar, Great British Pound, Australian Dollar.
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Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
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Bring your sun cream, sunglasses and a sun hat, as at times on this tour it can get unseasonably hot.
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It is recommended to drink plenty of water.
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Bring your fully charged camera, to capture wonderful memories on the day.
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If you are bringing a wheelchair please notify Venture Ashore as soon as possible in order to ensure this wheelchair can be stowed in the tour transportation provided.
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While on your tour personal belongings can be stowed safely on the tour bus. After your tour, please ensure you take these with you.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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