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Authentic Mahebourg: Private Historical & Street Food Tour

By Freshverde Holidays
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$181 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Mahébourg is a charming coastal village that truly deserves to be explored.

This unique experience offers the perfect opportunity to discover the beauty and heritage of Mahébourg while enjoying its famous local and street food. Stroll through the lively streets, interact with friendly locals, admire scenic coastal views, and taste a variety of Mauritian delicacies that reflect the island’s diverse culture.

You will visit the National History Museum, where you will learn about Mauritius’ fascinating colonial past. Then head to Frederik Hendrik Museum, home to historic Dutch ruins that date back to the early settlement of the island.

Continue to Mahebourg Local Market, a perfect place to experience the daily life of locals & discover artisanal products, spices, & street food.

Head to Mahebourg Waterfront to enjoy a relaxing walk, offering beautiful views of the lagoon. Your tour conclude with a visit to the blue bay beach where you can enjoy a swim in the blue turquoise lagoon.

Activity location

  • Mahebourg
    • Mahebourg, MU

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mahebourg
    • Mahebourg, MU

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Authentic Mahebourg: Private Historical & Street Food Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$180.62 x 2 AdultsNZ$361.24

Total
Price is NZ$361.24
Until Sun, 15 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit Mahebourg National Musuem
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up and Drop off at any accomodation in Mauritius
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified private guide/driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport in a fully air conditoned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water upon arrival
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Street Food tasting and drinks at Mahebourg
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit Frederik Hendrik Musuem
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mauritian Culinary Lunch Experience (Vegetarian or Non-vegetarian)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (Optional)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Inform us of any food allergies or illnesses
  • Children 3 years & under are free; notify if a infant seat is needed
  • Vegetarian meals available – please request when booking
  • Wear non-slip shoes and comfortable clothes

Activity itinerary

Mahebourg

  • 30m
Your wonderful adventure begins at Pointe des Régates Mahebourg. Stroll along the waterfront while chatting and learning about the rich history of this breathtakingly beautiful area. You will have the opportunity to stop at various local restaurants and street food stalls to savour Mauritian dishes, some are typical of Mahébourg. First of all, we will set off at a local traditional bar to sip a fruity cocktail and Juice. This is far by best the great cocktail juice that we had at Mahebourg.

Mahebourg

  • 2h
Afterwards, you will meet sunita and taste one of the favourite street foods of the Mahebourgeois. To satisfy your appetite, you will visit the beautiful, colourful, and tasty market of Mahébourg. You will have a wide variety of street food like dholl puri, roti, vegetable balls, samosas etc.. You'll continue this beautiful adventure by discovering the ruins of an old train station: a reminder of the golden age of the sugar industry.

Mahebourg

  • 2h
Later, you'll visit the Mahebourg National Museum which will take you into a historical journey of the island dating back to the 18th century. Afterwards continue to Frederik Hendrik historical site bearing witness to the Dutch and French colonial settlements in Mauritius. The very first inhabitants of Mauritius, the Dutch, settled here to colonise the island. Next stop: a unique restaurant! An elegant, fine-lunching Mauritian cuisine restaurant, with an emphasis on the authenticity of its recipes. Ingredients are sourced from local farmers, fishermen, and food producers. They create beautiful, delicious dishes inspired from the olden days, when natural and fresh ingredients were not an option; They were the norm. Beyond being a culinary collision of ingredients, their dishes are a narration of our history, our culture and our passion for good food. Ultimately, you will head to blue bay beach where you can take a swim in the blue turquoise lagoon making your day a memorable one,

Mahebourg

  • 5m
Why Mahebourg? Mahebourg is one of the oldest villages on the island, going back to the early Dutch and French periods. In fact, the coastal village was named after an important historical figure in Mauritius. Its lagoon is also the site of the historic naval battle between the British and the French. Mahébourg has preserved much of its authenticity and beauty with its old traditional houses still standing, its welcoming streets filled with sympathetic faces and its local restaurants serving food typical and unique to this region.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Mahebourg
    • Mahebourg, MU

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Mahebourg
    • Mahebourg, MU

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