Mauritius · FOOD TOURS IN PORT LOUIS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 food tours in Port Louis worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk nearly 4km through Port Louis with a guide such as Christopher, Rudy, Ash, or Adrien, tasting about seven local foods. You’ll try faratas, rougaille, dumplings, pastries, and more while visiting the Company Gardens, Chinatown, Central Market, and lesser-known city corners.
“Really enjoyed our Port Louis food tour and Chris the guide was a fantastic bloke with a genuine knowledge of all areas of life in Maritiius.”
Spend about three and a half hours walking Port Louis with a guide such as Dourvesh, tasting 6 to 8 local dishes, tropical fruit, and a juice or milkshake. The route links the Caudan Waterfront, Chinatown, Central Market, a museum, old streets, gardens, temples, and street art. Expect a small group, plenty of food, and more than a little walking.
“The stops and food were amazing. We got to taste the best of each culture.”
Spend about three hours walking 4km through Port Louis with a multilingual local guide. Taste dholl puri, roti, sugarcane juice, Chinese sweets, fruit, and more while learning about Mauritius, its food traditions, and its many cultural influences. Guides such as Rudy, Ashvin, Adrian, and Ruby have led past tours.
“Rudy was a great resource for the city and his humor and story-telling ability appreciated. Loved the food options and the walk around the city.”
Spend two hours walking from Caudan Waterfront into Port Louis with a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Christophe, Christopher, and Sailen connect about eight food tastings to Mauritius’s Indian, Chinese, African, and Gujarati roots. Expect market stops, Chinatown, local-only food spots, plenty to eat, and a city walk in English or French.
“The tour was fun and Christopher is a knowledgable, authentic and very nice guide. It was a mix of „I wouldn‘t dare to try this if I was alone“ and well known food but „the best in place“. The portions were regular size and I couldn‘t finish all of it, but I took my leftovers with me for dinner - so very good value for money. We walked a lot and learned much about Mauritian history. Would recommend 👍🏼”
Walk about 3km through Port Louis with a guide such as Adrien, tasting Mauritian street food and visiting Chinatown, Jummah Masjid, the Natural History Museum, and Central Market. Expect English or French guidance, a maximum of eight people, bottled water, and food tastings included.
“Adrian was very knowledgeable about Port Louis , telling us about the city and about life in Mauritius in general. Thank you”
This five-hour private outing pairs a boat trip from Trou aux Biches with turtle snorkeling and a guided Port Louis food walk. You’ll visit the Central Market, taste dholl puri, samosas, seafood, curry, roti, and Alouda, and hear local stories from an English or French-speaking guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off cover the whole island.
“Baboo - our driver - was such a good guy. He was very informative and kind, which made us feel safe and appreciated. We saw a turtle and swimmed with it for half an hour. Furthermore the Port Louis trip was good and Well excecuted. 5 stars from Clara and Simon.”
Join a guide such as Christopher for a three-hour, small-group food walk through Port Louis. Start around Central Market and the Caudan area, then sample Gujarati-influenced snacks, Hakka dishes, and other Mauritian street foods while learning how migration shaped the island’s cooking. Groups are limited to six people.
“Christopher’s providing the cultural context at the start set us up very well to the food we ate along the way. Our only regret was that there was so much of food, all of it so delicious, we could not do justice to it!”
Walk from Le Casino at Caudan Waterfront into Port Louis Chinatown with a guide such as Rudy, Ashvin, or Adrien. Over about four hours, taste dholl puri, boulette, Sino-Mauritian dishes, snacks, lunch, and drinks, while learning about local culture, street art, and the Central Market.
“On our stay in Mauritius we did the Chinatown and port Louis tour. It was absolutely fantastic. Ashvin our guide was so funny ,informative and made the whole experience so enjoyable. The food was interesting and good quality and especiallRead more”
Meet at the Mauritius Postal Museum for a two-hour walk through Port Louis markets and side streets. A local English- or French-speaking guide, including Mahnoor or Ashad, leads you to 5 or more tastings, explains each dish’s roots, and shares the city’s mixed cultural story. Come hungry, wear sun protection, and expect a small group of up to 10.
“Stadtführung und Food Tasting war klasse! Toller Guide! Erzählt viel über Land und Leute. Bei sensiblem Magen, sollte man etwas aufpassen. Rundum gelungener Ausflug :)”
Explore Port Louis with a private guide and round-trip transport, tasting dalpuri, gato dhal, and roti before lunch at a Mauritian restaurant. Visit Fort Adelaide, Aapravasi Ghat, Caudan Waterfront, Central Market, China Town, Le Craft Market, and the Blue Penny Museum. Guides may include Hans, Kiran, Afjal, or Viraj.
“What can I say except book this tour and request Afjal Codabaccus to take you. We experienced so much in a few hours that we would never have known how to find on our own and to experience everything through the eyes and expertise thRead more”
Start at Caudan Waterfront and walk Port Louis with a local guide such as Dourvesh, tasting about eight Mauritian and Hakka Chinese dishes. Visit Aapravasi Ghat, Jummah Mosque, Chinatown, Central Market, and Company Garden during this three to four hour tour for up to 10 people.
“Very interesting tour with some excellent history of the island and a good variety of food to taste.”
Spend six hours with a private English- or French-speaking guide in Port Louis. Visit Central Market, Chinatown, Aapravasi Ghat, Citadelle Fort, and Caudan Waterfront, with about eight local food tastings included. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and an air-conditioned car make this a comfortable introduction to Mauritius’s capital.
Spend 3½ hours with a local guide sampling faratas, samosas, gateaux piment, and other Mauritian street foods. Walk from the Central Market to banyan-shaded Jardins de la Compagnie, Jummah Mosque, and Aapravasi Ghat in a group of up to eight.
“This lovel experience gifts to you the discovery of the truly exotic and eclectic nature of Port Louis’ population and food. A fascinating melting pot of peoples, cultures and cuisines, Mauritius and its capital offer delights and temptations that all bRead more”
Spend eight hours exploring Port Louis with a private English, French, or Hindi-speaking guide. Visit Fort Adelaide, Chinatown, the main market, Caudan Waterfront, political landmarks, skyscraper viewpoints, and the horse track, with local street-food tastings and hotel pickup included.
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