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This tour has been designed with great care and diligence for history lovers! You will learn about the history of Mauritius during its earliest settlement of the various ethnic groups of the Mauritian population as well as the history of the colonisation of Mauritius.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel or place of accommodation. At the end of your journey, your driver will bring you back to your hotel or place of accommodation.
Itinerary
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The Eureka House is an elegant Creole residence of the19th century, originally owned by British and French aristocrats. The house is well- known to be one of the largest colonial houses on the island, with its 109 doors and windows.Take a walk in the house to contemplate the antiques and photos of the colonial era. You will also have time to walk in its magnificent garden surrounded by the waterfalls of the Moka River. In the garden you may find a large variety of natural Mauritian plants, including mango trees and palms, a waterfall, an English-style garden as well as some rare endemic plants. Youmay wish to see the preparation of Mauritian food in the old way. After your time travel, you may have lunch in the Eureka House Restaurant, which specializes in the traditional Mauritian cuisine. Make sure you visit its souvenir shop before leaving for Port-Louis!
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2Aapravasi Ghat
Your driver will drive through the old and busy streets of Port-Louis, by the Government House and through the China Town to see our Sino-Mauritian dispora. Next we will bring you to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site, remains of an Immigration Depot built in 1849, is located in Port-Louis, the capital of Mauritius, where the modern indentured labour diaspora began. The first site chosen by the British Government in 1834 for the great experiment in the use of indentured rather than slave Labour, is strongly associated with memories of almost half a million indentured labourers moving from India to Mauritius to work on sugarcane plantations or to be transshipped to other parts of the World.” Take a moment to walk around the museum to read about history and see the various interesting objects from the old lifestyle of different ethnicities of Mauritius.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3SSR Botanic Garden
Our next stop will be at the oldest botanical garden of the southern hemisphere, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, Pamplemousses. The botanical garden was built by Pierre Poivre, a French horticulturist and botanist, in 1735 during the French colonisation of Mauritius. Take your time to walk around to explore the relics of the Mauritian history, the different plants brought from all over the world and plants put in soil by various leaders of the world. Enjoy your day!
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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