Seychelles: Spice Tour and Shopping Experience

Discover the Seychelles' rich spice history on a guided tour. Visit spice gardens, explore the Victoria Market, and shop for local handicrafts and souvenirs.
Discover the rich botanical history of the Seychelles, particularly the main island of Mahé, with a spice tour and shopping experience. Learn about the islands' deep connection to the 18th-century global spice trade, when they were envisioned as a strategic site for breaking the Dutch monopoly on spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

Begin your journey with a visit to a spice garden or plantation, where you'll enjoy an immersive sensory experience that combines history, horticulture, and gastronomy. Learn about the cultivation of spices like vanilla and lemon, and see how they are grown and harvested.

Next, head to the Victoria Market, where you can browse a wide selection of fresh produce, including red snapper, grouper, and tropical fruits like mangoes and papayas. While prices for produce are generally fixed, polite bargaining is common for handicrafts and souvenirs.

Continue to the Domaine de Val des Près (Craft Village), where you can see artisans creating batik clothing, coconut-shell jewelry, and model dhows. Don't miss the chance to purchase a Coco de Mer, the world’s largest nut, which is a highly sought-after souvenir. However, be sure to ensure the nut has a legal export permit and a holographic sticker.

Finally, visit the Takamaka Rum Distillery at La Plaine St. André, where you can take a tour and purchase rums infused with local spices like coconut and spiced oak.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.