Mauritius · CITY TOURS
Port Louis is the only city on the island and it rewards two hours on foot more than a day in a car. These 9 compare the walking routes, the food stops built into them and what each one costs.
Join Taste Buddies for a three-hour, small-group walk through Port Louis, starting at Caudan Waterfront. Guides such as Christopher, Rudy, Ash, and Adrien lead you to about seven tastings, from faratas and rougaille to dumplings and pastries, while explaining Mauritian history and culture in English or French.
“Food was amazing! Was so full by the end of it. Tour guide was really insightful. Would definitely recommend”
Walk Port Louis with a food-focused guide such as Dourvesh, stopping for 6 to 8 or more Mauritian tastings, tropical fruit, and a juice or milkshake. Visit the Central Market, Chinatown, Company Garden, historic sites, and street-art spots while learning how Indian, Chinese, African, and French influences shaped the city.
“Loved the mix of culture with museum visit, lots of street art, temples and street food. Guide was knowledgeable and answered all our questions. I was vegetarian and had made the guide aware but at one location the vegetarian option was to just not have the meat/fish - no substitute which was a bit poor. That aside all the food we had was great - and there was lots of it.”
Walk about 3 km through Port Louis with guide Adrien, tasting Mauritian street food in China Town, visiting Jummah Masjid, the Natural History Museum, and Central Market. The three-hour tour costs $41, includes food, water, and entry fees, and runs in English, French, or Mauritian Creole for groups of up to eight.
“we really enjoyed the tour which was the perfect mix of facts about the island and city of Port Louis and delicious local food! our guide was so nice as well, we would definitely recommend!”
Walk through Port Louis with a local English or French-speaking guide, visiting Aapravasi Ghat, Central Market, Chinatown, wall art, and Caudan Waterfront. You will taste dholl puri, alouda, or tamarin juice, with guide Alisha praised for clear answers and useful local context.
“tres bonne visite, notres guide tres gentille, souriante et bienveillante”
Start at Caudan Waterfront and walk Port Louis with a local guide, possibly Dourvesh, tasting about eight Mauritian, Indian, Chinese, and African-influenced dishes. Visit Aapravasi Ghat, Jummah Mosque, Chinatown, Central Market, and Company Garden during this relaxed three to four hour tour for up to 10 people.
“A really nice, relaxed way to see Port Louis, with a great informative guide who gives you just the right amount of info and time on your own! We would never have ventured so far by ourselves, and we would have missed so much of the town's charm!”
Spend 6 to 9 hours exploring Port Louis in a private, air-conditioned SUV with guides such as Jaya and Avi. Visit pagodas, Aapravasi Ghat, the Central Market, Citadel Fort Adelaide, Blue Penny Museum, Le Caudan Waterfront, and Eureka Creole House. Street food, Chinatown lunch, water, transport, and three entry tickets are included.
“Jaya and Avi made my day! It’s a must do when you are in Mauritius! They were attentive and kind to take care of the needs and really made it a cherished experience!”
Meet your guide at Caudan Waterfront for a two-hour Port Louis walk through modern waterfront scenes, Chinatown, wall art, Central Market, and historic streets. You will taste dholl puri with Alouda or tamarin juice. English and French tours welcome up to 10 people, with guide Alisha praised for her helpful, thorough approach.
Spend eight hours exploring Port Louis with a private guide, hotel pickup, and street-food tastings included. See Fort Adelaide, the Caudan Waterfront, Chinatown, the main market, parliamentary buildings, skyscrapers, and the horse-racing track. Tours run in English, French, or Hindi, with pickup from resorts across Mauritius.
See Port Louis in about four hours with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Central Market, Le Caudan Waterfront, St. Louis Cathedral, Chinatown, and Aapravasi Ghat, while learning about Mauritius’ colonial, Chinese, Indian, and commercial past. Pickup is available from North and East Coast hotels, but not from the West, Southwest, or Southeast Coast.
“Had a fabulous half day tour of Port Louis with Ravind. He showed us many great sights and gave us lots of interesting information on the city. Guided us through the city streets and showed some great places to eat and buy local products. It was so much more relaxing than trying to do it on our own. Thanks heaps Ravind!”
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