Heritage Tour - History Tour Of Mauritius

The Heritage Tour includes:

• Sugar Museum and Factory
• The capital of Mauritius: Port Louis
• Aapravasi Ghat
• Eureka House
• The Mauritius Glass Gallery
• Private, Air-conditioned Transportation with Driver
• Pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius
• A personal driver to take you to all the sights
• Optional: Lunch at the restaurant of Eureka House

Transport is included in this package and includes pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius

• Pick Up from the place of accommodation at 08.30 A.M.
• Visit of Sugar Museum and Factory
• Visit and Tour of Port Louis which includes Aapravasi Ghat, Place d'Armes, Natural History Museum and finally Fort Adelaide (also known as La Citadelle).
• Visit of The Mauritius Glass Gallery
• Visit of Eureka House
• Optional: Lunch at the Eureka House
• Drop off at the place of accommodation at 05.30 P.M.

(subject to change without prior notice)

The Mauritius Heritage Tour - A historical and cultural tour of Mauritius

Sugar Museum and Factory

Mauritius wouldn’t be as we know it today, if it wasn’t for its elixir: sugar. The island takes high pride in its specialization in the manufacture of unrefined, wholesome and delicate sugars that retain the freshness of their origin. Rising above the sugar cane fields in the Northwest of Mauritius, the Sugar Museum and Factory, also known as the Beau Plan sugar mill, becomes the narrator of 250 years of Mauritian history.

The Sugar Museum and Factory is an endorsement of the key role that sugar has played in the history and identity of Mauritius. As part of your visit, you will listen to local sugar tales and you will see a selection of videos and short films about the chronicles of sugar.

This part of the tour can triumphantly end at the museum’s boutique, where you can indulge into the aromas and flavors of golden granulated, muscovado, brown sugar or any of the in between 15 other types. Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in a rum tasting session at the hospitable bar towards the end of the museum shop.

Visit and Tour of Port Louis

Enjoy a visit to Port Louis - the capital of Mauritius and the island’s largest city, economic, cultural, political and administrative hub. A wander around the historical town with its stone pavements, and the nation’s main harbor will open your eyes to the old days of Mauritius.

Start from the Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage for an overview of a key moment in Mauritian history. This historical site is a symbol of Mauritian identity since the ancestors of more than 70% of today’s local population arrived on the island through this immigration depot. The depot was created to receive indentured laborers coming to work in the sugar plantations during the early post-slavery years 1834-1920.

Right off the prime square you can stroll beside the palm-lined boulevard of Place d'Armes. Spend some time admiring the wonderful French colonial buildings, and especially the Government House and the Municipal Theater. From there you can stroll down to visit the Natural History Museum and the center of Port Louis.

As part of the excursion to Port Louis, you will have the chance to visit Fort Adelaide (also known as La Citadelle), which was built by the British in the very strategic location of the higher lands of Port Louis at 240 feet above sea level. The construction of Fort Adelaide started in 1832 and was completed almost after ten years. From Fort Adelaide you can enjoy a picturesque panorama of Port-Louis, the long-established harbor and Signal Mountain.

Eureka House tour followed by delicious lunch

Your next stop will be at Eureka House. Located by the River Moka and its waterfalls, Eureka House is an authentic, elegant Créole mansion built in 1830. In the 19th century the residence was owned by British and French aristocrats, and it is now filled with antiques and photos of that period - providing an intimate glimpse into colonial life.

The Eureka House, which is honored as one of the largest houses on the island of Mauritius with 109 doors and windows, also extends to a magnificent garden.

The Eureka House was restored and opened to the public as a museum in 1986. The House is constructed largely of wood and it is framed by a long, shady veranda. The exterior grounds are home to a rich variety of natural Mauritian plant life, including mango trees and palms, a waterfall and a traditional English garden.

The museum is separated into different themed areas dedicated to music, art, antique maps, Chinese and Indian housewares and quirky appliances, such as a colonial shower.

At the end of the tour enjoy a delicious lunch experience at the Eureka House restaurant that specializes in traditional Mauritian cuisine (see F & B for menu).

The Mauritius Glass Gallery

At the Mauritius Glass Gallery you will see skilful craftsmen setting their creativity free and bringing back to life used bottles and other glass elements. You will also familiarize yourself with the traditional and centuries’ old techniques of glass blowing in the specially dedicated demonstration area.

In order to keep the memory of this unique experience alive, you can bring back at very affordable prices, unique homeware in different shapes and colors made from 100% recycled glass.

Note:

• The shop is open from 08:00 - 17:00 during weekdays. The morning visit is at 10:00 - 11:00 while the afternoon session is at 13:00 - 14:00.
• On Saturdays, the shop is open from 08:00 - 12:00. The visit can only be done at 10:00 - 11:00.
• The Mauritius Glass Gallery is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.

As part of this tour, you will be treated to a scrumptious lunch at the Eureka House restaurant while overlooking its beautiful garden.

The meals demonstrate the most characteristic flavors of Mauritius, which are an artful blend of the different cultures coexisting in the island.

Please note that the starting site for the day's itinerary depends on your place of accommodation, and the driver will brief you accordingly on the day of the trip.

Transportation:

The transportation prices are per vehicle (and not per person). You can choose the vehicle type according to the number of passengers in your group.

Note : The above transportation prices are per vehicle and not per person.

Heritage Tour with/ without Lunch

Note : The prices of the entry tickets packages are special discounted prices.

Option 1: Heritage Tour without Lunch

Option 2: Heritage Tour with Lunch