Victoria walking tour & city guide

One of the world's smallest capitals, on the island of Mahé.

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Victoria City Centre, Mahé: 4K Walk

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Victoria on foot

Victoria, on the northeast coast of Mahé, is one of the smallest capital cities in the world, small enough to walk around in an hour. Its colourful market, colonial buildings and temples sit beneath green, mountainous slopes, and the beaches of Mahé are only a short drive away.

The market and the town centre

The Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, built in 1840, is the liveliest place in town, especially on Saturday mornings, with stalls of fish, tropical fruit, spices and vanilla. Upstairs, small shops sell crafts and souvenirs.

At the centre of town stands the little silver Clock Tower, a copy of one in London. Nearby are the colourful Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Hindu temple, the Catholic cathedral and the botanical gardens, where giant tortoises live.

A classic walk

Start at the Clock Tower and walk to the market, then continue to the Hindu temple on Quincy Street. Return past the Immaculate Conception Cathedral and the National Museum of History, and finish at the Botanical Gardens to see the tortoises and the coco de mer palms.

Good to know

The calmest and most pleasant months are April, May, October and November, between the two monsoon seasons. Buses and rental cars are the best ways to explore Mahé, and ferries and short flights link Victoria with Praslin and La Digue. Beau Vallon, the most popular beach on Mahé, is 15 minutes away.

Don't miss

Top sights in Victoria

1
Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market
Victoria's colourful central market.
2
Clock Tower
The town's landmark, a copy of a London clock.
3
Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple
The islands' first Hindu temple.
4
Botanical Gardens
Gardens with giant tortoises and coco de mer palms.
5
National Museum of History
The story of the Seychelles from the first settlers.
6
Beau Vallon
Mahé's most popular beach, close to Victoria.

Eat

Food markets & where to eat in Victoria

Victoria Market
Fresh fruit, snacks and Creole takeaways.
Beau Vallon
Beach restaurants and the weekly night market.
Eden Island
Restaurants and cafés by the marina.

Taste

Food to try in Victoria

Creole fish curry
Fish cooked in coconut milk and spices.
Grilled red snapper
Fresh fish grilled with Creole sauce.
Ladob
Plantain or breadfruit cooked in sweet coconut milk.
Octopus curry
A Seychelles favourite with coconut and spices.

Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.

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