Mahebourg Private Historical & Street Food Tour with transfer [87409P65]
Filled with a rich history, captivating culture, and flavourful food, Mahébourg is a village that deserves to be visited and experienced. What better way to do so than on a food tour? Brought to you by Freshverde holidays, this food tour in Mahebourg is an exceptional opportunity to explore beautiful places, discover the history of this stunning region and live like a true local.
Along the way, you will meet friendly locals, contemplate beautiful landscapes, and savor delicious local food and street food. This adventure will be the highlight of your vacation in Mauritius. At the end you will have treated your taste buds and will have memories to treasure.
As part of this trip, you will also visit the National Mahebourg museum, Frederik Hendrik Museum, the local market, Mahebourg Caudan waterfront.
Along the way, you will meet friendly locals, contemplate beautiful landscapes, and savor delicious local food and street food. This adventure will be the highlight of your vacation in Mauritius. At the end you will have treated your taste buds and will have memories to treasure.
As part of this trip, you will also visit the National Mahebourg museum, Frederik Hendrik Museum, the local market, Mahebourg Caudan waterfront.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise of any food allergies or illness
- Children ages 3 years and under are free. Please notify of INFANT SEAT at the time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking
- Please wear non-slippery shoes
INCLUDED
- Visit Mahebourg National Musuem
- Pick up and Drop off at any accomodation in Mauritius
- Certified private guide/driver
- Private transportation in a fully air conditoned vehicle
- Bottled water upon arrival
- Traditional local lunch (Veg or Non-Veg)
- Street Food tasting and drinks at Mahebourg
- Visit Frederik Hendrik Musuem
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities (Optional)
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- 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 savor 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.
- Afterward, you will meet sunita and taste one of the favorite street foods of the Mahebourgeois. To satisfy your appetite, you will visit the beautiful, colorful, 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.
- 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. Afterward 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 colonize the island. Next stop: a unique cozy family 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. At the end of the visit, you will have tasted the authentic Mahebourg and will have plenty of souvenirs to treasure.
- 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.
