Mauritius · FOOD
Good food experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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 👍🏼”
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.”
Walk about 3.2km through Mahebourg with a local guide, stopping for Mauritian tastings, snacks, drinks, tea, coffee, and lunch. At the waterfront, learn about the Battle of Grand Port. Tours run in English or French, with pescatarian options available.
“Adrien super guide, il est arrivé savait déjà nos prénoms on a bien rigolé avec lui et avons appris pleins de chose sur l histoire de Mahebourg et de Maurice , dégustation au top, j aurais aimer plus faire le tour du marché ça été un peu trop raRead more”
Spend five hours sailing from Grand Baie along Mauritius’s north coast. Watch the sunset from a spacious catamaran, enjoy local snacks, unlimited drinks, dinner with vegetarian options, and music from a live DJ. Bring a light jacket, and allow extra patience if boarding runs late.
“Would not recommend for English speakers, couldn’t communicate with the staff and the music was all French. Booking says to arrive at 1650 we were waiting for an hour before getting transported to the boat with little to no indication from staff where we should be or when we’d get moving. Very poorly organised and overall not enjoyable for us.”
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 through Grand Baie with a small group and a Taste Buddies guide such as Adrian, Dada, or Ashwin. Visit several local eateries for enough Mauritian food and drinks to make a full lunch, then stop at the beach and bazaar. Expect history, local stories, generous tastings, and about four hours on foot.
“Tour was really excellent. Great food and lots of factual information in the island as well as historical as we walked around. Guide was great company too and really helpful m. Good value for money.”
Meet outside Happy Rajah for four seated tastings, local cocktails, iced tea, rum, and a guided walk through Grand Baie. Guides such as Rudi and Adrien share the town’s past, from escaped slaves to the English invasion, while you try rougaille, Creole curries, and a fruit dessert. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes.
“Good knowledge and history of Mauritius. w Food choices and restaurants were amazing. maybe a 15min cooking experience would make the tour phenomenal.”
Spend four hours walking through Mahebourg with a live English or French guide, stopping at local restaurants and street food stalls for Mauritian dishes and drinks. Christophe, Rudy, and Adrian have led this tour, which also includes a short boat ride on the La Chaux River and stories about the village. Expect generous tastings, heat, and plenty of walking.
“beste idee, eine food tour zu machen, wenn man das erste mal auf mauritius ist - so lernt man die kultur und natürlich das essen am besten kennen (ich würde davor nur wenig frühstücken) - danke rudy für eine tolle tour durch mahebourg und nette gespräche :)”
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”
Spend up to eight hours with a private guide in Port Louis, sampling Mauritian food at Caudan, Central Market, and China Town. Guides such as Adrien and Yasin have led this route, which can be adjusted to your interests. Private hotel pickup and drop-off, in English or French, make city traffic easier to manage.
“Hey it was such a beautyful and blessed day With the driver and me I am so thankful I saw a lot and he is so good driver and informativ in was so so happy thank you from Anastasia”
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”
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