Mahebourg walking tour with Biscuiterie Rault visit

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Discover the small fishing village of Mahebourg, the first capital of Mauritius, with a local guide. Enjoy total immersion into the multiculturalism and eventful history of this town. Mahebourg is a beautiful melting pot of cultures and religions and you will even see a mosque during this walking tour.Visit a Tamil temple, known as Kovil, and marvel at the different colorful features and statues of this holy site. Walk towards the Naval Museum and learn about the history of Mauritius, the sea battles, shipwrecks and naval war items. See Notre Dame des Anges Church, one of the oldest churches on the island.Stroll around the streets of Mahebourg, stop by its buzzing markets and let yourself be tempted by its delicious street food. Keep walking to Biscuterie Rault for a visit to the factory and a tasting of typical cassava biscuits (biscuit manioc) made using the same traditional family recipe for 140 years.Enjoy lunch at Falaise Rouge a cliffside restaurant offering farm-to-table cuisine with many ingredients sourced from the Ferney Agri-Hub and local producers.
Highlights
- Discover the charming fishing village of Mahebourg
- Visit the religious sites of the first capital of Mauritius
- Taste cassava biscuits made from a 140-year-old recipe
- Enjoy authentic Mauritian cuisine
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Facilities
Free cancellation
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6 hours
Available in English, French
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Guided walking tour
- Food tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Drinks
- Tips (optional)
Where you'll meet
Pickup from your hotel in Mauritius. Please confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local operator.
Operated by
Manahe
Important information
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* Please confirm with the local provider your pick-up time and location at least 48 hours prior to the excursion date. Find the contact information on the voucher you'll receive after booking
* Please note that the pickup time and duration of the tour vary depending on the location of your hotel
* This experience requires a minimum of 2 participants per booking and needs a minimum of 6 people to operate
* The naval museum is temporarily closed for renovation
* Children under 3 years old go for free and do not need a ticket
* The guided tour is offered in English and French
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