Mauritius Guided North Tour (Private)

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1. Visit and Tour of Port Louis. Enjoy a visit of Port Louis the capital of Mauritius. Port Louis is the Mauritius' largest city and the economic and administrative center of the island. Right off the main square you can stroll besides the palm-lined Place d'Armes. You can see some wonderful French colonial buildings, especially the Government House and the Municipal Theater. You will have free time to visit Port Louis Waterfront and the Le Caudan Waterfront shopping complex. The bustling Port Louis Waterfront offers exciting shopping and entertainment venues intermingle with world-class hotels and restaurants overlooking the Port Louis Harbor. The waterfront area has become an essential actor of the vivid tourism and cultural life in Mauritius. The craft market in particular is a hive of activity with wonderful ambiance where you are sure to find a lot of souvenirs for the family back home. Another place to visit is the Port Louis central market – the market is a fun place to visit and the ideal place to find many local made products, textiles, Mauritian spices, fruits and many souvenirs for very cheap prices. On your free time you can stroll the city streets and see several sightseeing attractions such as: The Anglican and Catholic cathedrals, the main city Mosque, Chinatown, the Supreme Court house, the 18th century Barracks and the Natural History Museum (free entry). Fort Adelaide (also known as La Citadelle) was built in a very strategic location on higher lands of Port Louis at 240 feet above sea level. The construction of Fort Adelaide started on 1832 and completed after almost ten years. Fort Adelaide offers a vast panorama on Port-Louis and its harbour. The British built this fortress in fear of a civil war from the remaining French settlers on the island and also for the purpose of guarding the harbor against enemy attacks. A ride uphill to Fort Adelaide, guarantee breathtaking view of Port Louis and of the mountain range surrounding Port Louis.

   2 h

2. Mauritius National Botanical Garden. The botanical garden is home to an incredible variety of tropical plants, many of them indigenous. The Botanical Garden is one of the most visited sights in Mauritius. It was first opened as a private garden by the French governor of Mauritius nearly 300 years ago. The botanical garden stretches over endless acres of land and it can take you more than a week to cover the whole garden. The Botanical Garden is populated with more than 650 varieties of plants among which are the famous Baobabs, the palmier bouteille, the ineluctable giant water lilies, dozens of medicinal plants, 85 different varieties of palms, a big spice garden and many more. As part of the tour, you will get to explore the Botanical garden and have a taste of their beauty.

   1.5 h

3. Sugar estate and Museum. The Sugar estate and Museum located at the North West of Mauritius stretches over 5000 square meters. In the estate you will discover the profound effect and the key part of sugar in the history and identity of Mauritius. You will also hear local sugar tales and stories on sugar in Mauritius and on its importance. As part of the sugar estate tour you can see a selection of panorama videos and films on many sugar related subjects. Also, you will have the opportunity to shop at the estate’s boutique. Be sure not to miss this great opportunity to enjoy the tastes and purchase unique-local made special sugars, and also the very famous local made Mauritian rum!

   1.5 h

4. About the Red Church at Cap Malheureux One of the most renowned churches in Mauritius is the Notre Dame Auxiliatrice Chapel, a Roman Catholic Church famous for its vivid red roof against the bright turquoise sea and azure sky. Located ten minutes from Grand Bay is the small fishing village of Cap Malheureux. It translates to “Unfortunate/Unhappy Cape”, due to the numerous ships, which floundered there in the past. The Notre Dame Auxiliatrice Church is famous for its lovely red roof, which attracts many curious passers-by and offers a picturesque background for worthy snapshots. This simple chapel was founded in 1938 and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is situated ideally at the very northern point of Mauritius, offering breathtaking views of the five northern islets, including Coin de Mire (Gunner’s Quoin). This Roman Catholic Church draws in a lot of visitors as well as worshippers. On Sunday mornings, many tourists can be found joining the mass. The church, as well as the beach behind the church is a popular spot for newlyweds to have their pictures taken- so it is not uncommon to run into couples here. The beach behind allows you to soak up the sun and enjoy the view, while the kids can play in the white sand and discover aquatic life in the rock pools. Fishermen are also frequently docking, with a fresh catch.

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 30 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 4An enjoyable guideless guided tour

  This was essentially a guideless guided tour. The guide drove me to the stops on the itinerary, left me to do my thing, and asked me to WhatsApp him when I was ready to be picked up and move to the next stop. Lovely guy, a safe driver, and happy for me to explore at my own pace. And I guess for the info and insights, that's what Google is for. Just make sure you have data coverage.

  beanytrip1September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5North island tour in Mauritius

  We booked the north island Mauritius's tour it was great we would definitely recommend it to anyone great drivers we were in two separate cars eight people we went on the 12th of September 2026 couldn’t fault anything our drivers was Paul and diva thanks guys for a great day

  janette_dSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Thorough and enjoyable tour

  I would recommend this tour - it was very thorough and interesting, covering the highlights of the north of the island: Port Louis, the Citadelle (from which you get unique views of the city), the tea factory, the best beaches of Grand Baie, the unique red-roofed church at Cap Malheureyx, the sugar museum and factory (allow plenty of time for this - it also covers some of the fascinating history of the island, as well as sugar making and testing/ rum tasting), and the very impressive Botanical gardens. My guide, Nasser, was absolutely excellent: very knowledgeable about the island, patient and assiduous in ensuring that I saw what I was interested and was comfortable.

  PuneetKRJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great day out

  This was a brilliant day out. Paul was an amazing guide and very safe driver. He gave us lots of interesting information on the history of Mauritius. Showed us the local makers in Port Louis as well as the tourist areas. The fort was also great. Next stop was the sugar factory and rum tasting which was also very interesting and the rum good. Unfortunately it rained while we were at the botanical gardens but it was still very interesting and we saw the giant tortoise. This was a brilliant day out. Thank you Paul.

  Wendy_HJune 2026via Viator

• 5Had a wonderful North Tour in Mauritius with my driver Deva!

  I had a wonderful North Tour in Mauritius with Deva, and I am extremely happy with the whole experience. From the beginning, he was very professional, punctual, friendly, and easy to communicate with. He made me feel comfortable straight away and took very good care of me during the entire day. The tour was very well organized, but also flexible, which I really appreciated. Deva showed me beautiful places in the north of Mauritius, gave me time to enjoy each stop, and never made me feel rushed. He also shared useful local information and made the experience feel more personal, not just like a normal transfer or basic tour. His driving was safe and smooth, the vehicle was comfortable, and he was always attentive to what I needed. What I liked the most is that he genuinely wanted me to enjoy Mauritius and have a memorable day. He was patient, helpful, respectful, and always smiling. I can honestly say that Deva is not only a good driver, but also a very reliable and professional person to work with. Any travel company, agency, or customer would be lucky to work with him because he represents Mauritius in a very positive way and gives excellent service from start to finish. Thank you, Deva, for making my North Tour such a beautiful experience. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trusted, professional, and friendly driver/guide in Mauritius.

  Jennifer OJune 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A Meaningful Experience

  Sameer did an outstanding job. His vast knowledge of his country, culture, and history creates a meaningful experience.

  TIMOTHY_HApril 2026via Viator

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How it compares in Port Louis

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 198 experiences we list in Port Louis.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 20 of 198.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Port Louis

Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius, a working harbour city with a big central market, a hilltop citadel and a waterfront of shops and cafés.

Port Louis lies on the north-west coast of Mauritius, at the foot of a ring of volcanic peaks. Founded in the 1730s by the French governor Mahé de La Bourdonnais, it is a mix of colonial buildings, mosques, temples and glass towers. The Central Market sells spices, fruit, vanilla and tea, and the Caudan Waterfront has shops, cafés and the Blue Penny Museum, which holds the island's rare early stamps.

Top-ranked sights in Port Louis: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden.

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