Réunion Island: Temples and religions Half-day tour French speaking driver/guide
ID: GYG636891-O-1058562
Category:
Country: Reunion
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, it's rare to see different religions together in perfect harmony on a small Island! Let's discover the cultural and religious diversity behind temples !
The driver guide will pick you up at your hotel or residence. During this tour, the very important notion of “well living together” will be presented to you through four totally different religious buildings within a radius of less than one kilometer!
We will then head towards the city center to visit the Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul church, a Christian Catholic building, classified as a historical monument. Its impressive wood structure will surprise you!
We continue our walk towards the Atyaboul Massadjid mosque of Saint Pierre. Its minaret of more than 40 meters in height, emblem of Islam in Reunion, call to pray every day!
Let’s then go to meet the Hindus with the Tamoul Maha Karli temple. Artists came especially from India to build and decorate this temple of thousands of colors! Note: conditions requested to enter in the temple: shorts, skirts, tank tops and leathers are prohibited.
Let’s conclude this tour with a stopover at the local market of Saint Pierre in order to buy, if you wish, some local souvenirs!
We then return calmly back to your hotel or residence.
Highlights
- Unique cultural landscape of Réunion Island
- Architectural Beauty + Cultural Insight
- Spiritual Experience + Scenic Locations
- Compatible with cruises
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Sun protections are highly recommended.
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.