Suggested Holiday Tours Within Mauritius - Tour 1, Port Louis & Pamplemousses

Port Louis is the buzzing capital of Mauritius and is a must-see for any holiday to the island. This tour recommends you start early and get to Port Louis by 9am (you can hire a taxi to take you to the capital from wherever on the island you may be staying).

While it’s not as scenic as other Mauritius destinations you’ll want to visit here on your Mauritius holiday simply because it’s a chance to visit the most developed city in Mauritius.

The markets of Port Louis are definitely worth a stroll through and the craft market in particular can be a good place to pick up some good souvenirs for your Mauritius holiday.

Also within Port Lois is the Museum of National History, the Champ de Mars racecourse and Photographic Museum.

Four hours should be enough to see the majority of the capital, including lunch at one of the decent eateries available. Among the best of these are Namaste, a wonderful Indian restaurant offering some grand views of the port from it’s balcony.

After Port Louis, hop onto a taxi to take you a short way to Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens – these wonderful gardens have some incredible plantlife as well as some stunning animals including giant tortoises and deer. 

A tour guide is available for a very modest fee and is well worth the investment. Three hours is more than enough to see everything here (make sure you see the giant water lilies). 

Then, have a snack at the nearby restaurant before heading home to your Mauritius holiday resort to chill out.