- Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site - Located in the Port Louis district, this 1,640 m2 site marks the beginning of the modern indentured labor diaspora. In 1834, the British Government chose Mauritius as the first location for what it termed ‘the great experiment’ in using ‘free’ labor to replace slaves. From 1834 to 1920, nearly half a million indentured laborers arrived from India at Aapravasi Ghat to work in Mauritius’ sugar plantations or to be sent to Reunion Island, Australia, southern and eastern Africa, or the Caribbean. The buildings at Aapravasi Ghat are among the earliest clear examples of what would become a global economic system and one of the largest migrations in history.
- Jummah Mosque - The Jummah Mosque (Jummah Masjid; formerly Mosquée des Arabes, “Mosque of the Arabs”) is a mosque in Port Louis, Mauritius, dating back to the 1850s. The structure blends Indian, Creole, and Islamic architectural styles. The Jummah Mosque also contains the remains of Jamal Shah (a pir from Kutch, India) in a marble tomb adjacent to the mosque.
- China Town - China Town is home to many shops, some of which are over a century old. Several Chinese families have been running their businesses for generations and rarely choose to upgrade to newer buildings. We encountered numerous small, dimly lit retail shops that gave us an authentic Chinese-Orient feel. China Town also features modern buildings where some businesses operate.
Trade has always been integral to Sino-Mauritian culture. For a long time, China Town was the trade center of Mauritius, but this changed with the advent of supermarkets on the island. As a commercial hub, China Town declined and lost its former glory—many Chinese shops (affectionately called “la boutik sinwa”) were abandoned, leaving China Town desolate.
- Central Market - This vibrant, bustling open-air market offers a wide range of goods, including fruits, herbs, spices, and potions.
- Les Jardins de la Compagnie - Jardins de la Compagnie is the city’s most beautiful garden, featuring vast banyan trees, numerous statues, quiet benches, and fountains. It’s perfectly safe and quite charming during the day, but should be avoided at night when it becomes a hangout for sex workers and drug addicts. In early colonial times, the garden served as the vegetable patch for the French East India Company. Today, it’s known for statues by local sculptor Prosper d’Épinay and beloved musician Ti Frère.
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Food tastings
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickups & drop-offs
Your experience starts from the Caudan Waterfront. Walk through the bustling streets of Port Louis. Mauritius has some amazing food, influenced by its Indian, Chinese, and African cultures.
The central market is one of the best places to experience the best Mauritian food. You will find fresh, deep-fried gato pima, or chili bites. Made with soaked split peas, zingy spring onions, and green chilies, these really do pop in your mouth.
Next, travel through the gates of the Chinatown of Port Louis to discover treats derived from Hakka Chinese dishes. The tour includes about 8 different dishes to try.
Along the way, explore the old buildings, the Company Garden with their amazing hanging Banyan trees, the busy market and China Town.
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