7-Hour Mahé Island Tour with Victoria Market and Takamaka Distillery

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Stroll through Victoria Market for fresh local produce, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs
• 02 Visit the only Hindu temple in Seychelles
• 03 See giant land tortoises and taste Coco de Mer at the Botanical Garden
• 04 Explore the historic Bel Air cemetery on Mahé
• 05 Taste local rum at the Takamaka rum distillery

Explore the main attractions of Mahé Island on this 7-hour tour, from the lively Victoria Market and the only Hindu temple in Seychelles to the historic Bel Air cemetery and Victoria Monument. Visit the Botanical Garden to see giant land tortoises and taste Coco de Mer, then continue to Mission Lodge and the Takamaka rum distillery. This tour offers a well-rounded introduction to Mahé's culture, history, and local flavours.

Explore the main attractions of Mahé Island on this 7-hour tour, from the lively Victoria Market and the only Hindu temple in Seychelles to the historic Bel Air cemetery and Victoria Monument.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Victoria, Mahe

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mahé Island Highlights Tour

• Get picked up from your hotel or cruise port, meet your Mahé tour guide, and begin the tour.
• Stroll through the Victoria Market, featuring fresh local produce, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs.
• Explore the only Hindu temple in Seychelles.
• Go to the Botanical Garden, see the giant land tortoises, and taste Coco de Mer.
• Head to the Victoria Monument, a historical landmark in Seychelles.
• Visit the Bel Air cemetery, the first official burial ground to open on Mahé soon after the establishment of the French settlement in the late 18th century.
• Proceed to Mission Lodge, a local tourist attraction.
• Take a lunch break and then reach the Takamaka rum distillery to taste the region's local alcohol.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Seychelles tour guide
• Bottled water
• Entrance fee to the Botanical Garden

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Drinks

Know before you go

• Any medical issues should be communicated before the tour.

• Any allergies should be communicated.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Seychelles

Tour start

Seychelles

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.