Turquoise lagoons, powder white sand, green granite mountains and a warm Creole culture: the Seychelles are made for discovery. With our guided tours in the Seychelles you experience all of this on Mahé, our home island, in a personal and relaxed way. We are Island Tour Seychelles, a Seychellois family business on Mahé since 2020, and we show you the island the way we know it: from the viewpoints to the quiet coves only locals visit.
Guided tours in the Seychelles start on Mahé
Almost every journey to the Seychelles begins on Mahé. It is the largest island of the archipelago and home to the capital, Victoria. Culture, history and nature sit close together here. In a single day you can stand on a mountain viewpoint in the morning, stroll through a colourful market at noon and swim in a sheltered bay in the afternoon.
Our day trips around Mahé take you right across the island: breathtaking panoramas, traditional Creole villages, historic sites and beaches you would never find on your own. On the Mahé Island Tour you see the highlights in one relaxed day, including places such as Mission Lodge, the spice garden, the Hindu temple and a beach or two. Lunch is optional, and we are happy to recommend a good local restaurant.
Guided beach tours: paradise up close
The beaches of the Seychelles are famous, and exploring them with a local guide is a different experience. On our Beach Tour we go beyond the well known shores to hidden coves and long, empty stretches of sand. Picture yourself walking barefoot where turquoise water meets huge granite boulders. No sightseeing programme, just swimming, snorkelling, a cool drink at a beach bar, photos and time to relax.
Every beach has its own character. Some are ideal for swimming and snorkelling, others for photography or simply doing nothing. Your guide knows which beach suits the weather and the tide of the day and tells you about the nature, history and traditions connected to each place.
Hiking and nature activities
If you love the outdoors, the mountains and rainforests of Mahé are waiting for you. Trails such as Copolia, Morne Blanc or Trois Frères reward you with wide views over the island and the Indian Ocean. Our guided hikes suit different fitness levels, and safety always comes first. We also lead you to Anse Major along the coast, to the popular Rockpool and on the Ros Lepa trail.
Along the way you discover the unique biodiversity of our islands: rare plants like the endemic pitcher plant, birds such as the Seychelles bulbul and species that exist nowhere else on earth. For nature lovers this is one of the most rewarding ways to spend a day on Mahé.
Culture, Creole flavours and local life
The Seychelles are not only beaches and landscapes. They are also people, traditions and flavours. Our cultural tours take you to local markets, small farms and traditional craft shops. You can taste authentic dishes such as grilled fish with spicy Creole sauce, coconut curries or the well loved breadfruit chips.
We also visit heritage sites like Mission Lodge, once a school for the children of freed slaves, and the Botanical Garden in Victoria with its giant tortoises and rare palms. On the Victoria City Tour you get to know our small, lively capital on foot. If you are interested in art, the Soul Flower Tour combines creativity and island nature in a very personal way.
Private and tailor made tours
Every traveller is different. Some like a slow pace with plenty of beach time, others want to see as much as possible in one day. That is why our tours are private: only you and your partner, family or group, with your own guide and vehicle. Together we can put together your own itinerary with the places and activities you like most, for a half day or a full day.
We pick you up free of charge anywhere on Mahé, whether at your hotel, guesthouse, the airport, the port or a friend's home, and bring you back at the end. Our guides speak English and French, and Sheena also speaks a bit of German.
Why travel with Island Tour Seychelles
- Local expertise: we are licensed guides recognised by the Seychelles Tourism Board and know Mahé inside out.
- Personal service: private tours mean full attention and flexibility for you.
- Authentic experiences: real encounters instead of mass tourism.
- Easy logistics: pick up and drop off on Mahé are included.
- Peace of mind: free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour.
Book your guided tour in the Seychelles
A relaxing beach day, a cultural discovery, a hike or a complete island day trip: tell us what you dream of and we make it happen. Our aim is not only to show you the Seychelles, but to let you feel the rhythm of island life, taste its flavours and discover corners that guidebooks often miss. Send us your date and your ideas, and we will plan the perfect day on Mahé with you.
