8 Shopping Trips in Mauritius to Build a Day Around

1.Port Louis Market, Botanical Garden -Northern Mauritius Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 164 reviews · 9 hours Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring northern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English or French-speaking guide. Visit Port Louis, Caudan Waterfront, Fort Adelaide, Pamplemousses Garden, Grand Baie, Pereybere, and the red-roofed church at Cap Malheureux. The flexible schedule works well for families and small groups, though beach and market time may vary.

“We had an amazing experience with Sameer. He is truly one of the best! Professional, friendly, and goes above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly. You can really feel his passion for what he does. If you’re looking for someone reliable and trustworthy, don’t hesitate!”

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2.Northern Tour w/Port Louis Market, Temple & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 65 reviews · 9 hours

Spend nine flexible hours with a private guide and air-conditioned car, visiting Port Louis, Citadel Fort, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Aventure du Sucre, northern beaches, Grand Baie, a Tamil temple, and Cap Malheureux. Guides such as Vishnu, Kevin, and Sameer have been praised for friendly, adaptable service. Pickup and drop-off are available island-wide.

“Vozač je bio izvrstan ali nismo posjetili Citadel i Rumery jer su bile zatvorene. Nije u redu prodavati mjesta koja su zatvorena i kad se dože na destinaciju nije ih moguće posjetiti. Sveukupno prosječno, vozač odličan.”

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3.Private Guided Tour of Northern Mauritius with Shopping in Port Louis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $86Best value

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring Port Louis and northern Mauritius. Shop at the Central Market and Caudan Waterfront, visit Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, see Citadel Fort Adelaide and Aapravasi Ghat, then stop at Mont Choisy, Grand Baie, and Cap Malheureux. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and bottled water are included, but garden entry and lunch cost extra.

“Had booked an English guide, but he could hardly speak English at all. He was also sick and after spending the day in the car with him, both my wife and I were sick a few days later and we spent the rest of our beach holiday coughing and sneRead more”

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4.Food Tasting & Market Shopping: Private Guided Tour in PORT LOUIS

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $119

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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5.Shopping Tour – Port Louis Markets & Grand Baie

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours shopping Mauritius with private air-conditioned transport, hotel or Airbnb pickup, and an English- or French-speaking guide. Browse spices and crafts in Port Louis, see Chinatown and Umbrella Street, shop Grand Baie Bazaar, then finish at La Croisette Mall. The day is flexible, with time to shop at your own pace.

“Fahrer ist gut gefahren und hat uns überall dort hingebracht wo wir wollten,hatten die Tour etwas anders gestaltet, leider wurde uns kein Deutscher Fahrer zur Verfügung gestellt , obwohl wir es gebucht hatten, erst einen Tag vorher hat man uns das mitgeteilt.”

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6.Full-day Private Mauritius Shopping Tour: including a Visit to the Capital City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide and driver exploring Mauritius by air-conditioned vehicle. Choose shopping priorities, then visit Port Louis, Le Caudan Waterfront, the Craft Market, Central Market, Bagatelle Mall, Floreal, and several cultural sights. Hotel pickup and drop-off across Mauritius are included.

“Our driver was fantastic. So friendly and knowledgeable. Chatted to us about Mauritius all day. We went to great shopping places and also went to the Botanical Gardens and a couple of beaches. The restaurant for lunch was also fabulous. Nothing was too much trouble for our driver. Wonderful day. Highly recommend this trip.”

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7.Northern Mauritius Private Tour w/ Port louis Market and Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring northern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an informed local guide. Visit Port Louis, Pamplemousses Garden, L’Aventure du Sucre, Mont Choisy, Grand Baie, Pereybere, and Cap Malheureux. The $125 group price covers up to four people, while garden and museum admission costs extra.

“The spots of the tour are very beautiful and nice to see. Especially the several beaches are very beautiful. It was also interesting to visit the botanical garden and the sugar factory. The driver/tour guide was friendly, but unfortunately did not Read more”

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8.Private Cooking Class Experience with Farmers Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $270Top rated

Meet Jaya and Avi at their villa near Bras d’Eau, then visit Flacq Market to choose fresh Mauritian ingredients. Back home, cook two menu options, sample gateaux piments, sip local drinks, and eat to Sega music. This private 4.5-hour class begins at 9:00 am and returns to the same meeting point.

“The private cooking lesson was amazing! Jaya and Avi were very nice to us and accommodating, as well as showing us what its like to experience the islands cuisine as a local. They took us to the markets to buy groceries and souvenirs, and Read more”

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