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The previous price was NZ$12 and current price is NZ$10 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 12m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Step beyond the pristine beaches of Mauritius and dive into the complex, beating heart of Port Louis. This immersive audio journey uncovers the island's profound contradictions, where breathtaking botanical beauty masks a history of ecological engineering, and grand colonial architecture stands on the foundations of indentured and enslaved labour. Join local resident Eric and cultural scholar Anna as they decode the hidden narratives of empire, extinction, and human resilience woven into the very streets of the capital.

    • A 1.3 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 72 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in Spirituality, Myth & Nature and History & Memory
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Aapravasi Ghat
    • Caudan Waterfront,
    • Port Louis, MU

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site
    • 1 Quay Street
    • Port Louis, Port Louis District, Mauritius

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Port Louis Roots and Ruins Self Guided Audio Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 12 minutes1h 12m
    1h 12m
  • Opening hours: Fri 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$11.99
NZ$9.59 x 1 AdultNZ$9.59
Total
The previous price was NZ$11.99 and current price is NZ$9.59
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Aapravasi Ghat

  • 10m
A UNESCO World Heritage site marking the arrival of indentured labourers from India, which fundamentally changed the island's demographics.

Place d'Armes

  • 10m
The historical main square connecting the port to the Government House, illustrating the strategic naval importance of the island.

Government House

  • 10m
Built in 1738, this is one of the oldest colonial buildings in Mauritius, serving as the seat of power for centuries.

Les Jardins de la Compagnie

  • 10m
Originally a French cemetery, now a lush garden dominated by massive banyan trees, linking to the island's botanical past.

Natural History Museum

  • 10m
The oldest museum in the country, highlighting the devastating impact of colonisation on endemic species, including the Dodo.

Photographic Museum Of Mauritius

  • 10m
An intimate museum housing historical photographs that provide a visual window into 19th-century colonial life.

Location

Activity location

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    Aapravasi Ghat
    • Caudan Waterfront,
    • Port Louis, MU

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site
    • 1 Quay Street
    • Port Louis, Port Louis District, Mauritius

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