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Reviews of Praslin Museum

• Hugo Torres

  5

  Reviewed: 2024-12-23

  Really nice place to observe the giant tortoises and bats from Seychelles. The guide Terry also explains the different plants, trees and fruits you see through the tour and you get to know a bit about the history of the area. In the end you can taste some of the local fruits and a drink. 180 rupees per person.

• Hitesh- Moving Around

  5

  Reviewed: 2024-12-03

  Praslin Museum, conveniently located just before Cote D'Or Beach (if approaching from the ferry side), offers a charming and educational experience. Managed by a knowledgeable father-daughter duo, the museum provides detailed insights into the island's local vegetation and wildlife. The tour starts with a refreshing drink and includes fascinating interactions with Giant Tortoises and bats. Visitors can even feed these animals with fruits and leaves provided by the hosts, adding a delightful hands-on aspect to the visit. The entry fee is 130 SCR, which feels reasonable considering the guided tour's quality. Post-tour, there's an opportunity to purchase locally made products like Vanilla extract, Takamaka Rum, and Lemongrass tea. A bit of bargaining can fetch you good deals. Overall, Praslin Museum offers an enriching experience that is both affordable and memorable, making it a worthwhile stop on your itinerary.

• Julia Reinas

  5

  Reviewed: 2024-11-30

  An incredibly fascinating place. The host warmly welcomes visitors and provides a guided tour of the museum. During the tour, he shares insights about Seychellois culture, showcases local plants and fruits, and allows guests to taste and observe everything. The museum grounds are also home to Seychelles tortoises and flying foxes, which can be fed and observed from just a few centimeters away. At the end of the tour, visitors are treated to local fruits and have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs. We paid around 300 SCR per person for entry and absolutely did not regret it!

• Fred Jupiter

  1

  Reviewed: 2024-11-27

  The Google comments here were so positive, but when we came, the owner was not there and his sister had no knowledge and could not explain, although opening hours are explicitly Mon-Sun. I left after 10 minutes, at least I could see the fruit bats but I was urged to buy expensive souvenirs. Other visitors from our hotel had the same experience on the next day, but worse, they were charged the entrance fee. I recommend calling prior to going there to make sure the owner is present.

• Dominick Hemeryck

  5

  Reviewed: 2024-09-15

  Steve is a perfect host and a mindful of fascinating local information. Local bats and huge turtles and all local plants, vegetables and fruits incl. vanilla etc.