Mauritius · FOOD & DRINK
Three kitchens landed on this island and never separated again. The 15 below walk the market halls, the Chinatown doorways and the rum stills, priced by length, with the ones that end as a full lunch marked.
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.”
Spend about three hours walking 4km through Port Louis with a multilingual Taste Buddies guide. Sample Mauritian roti, dholl puri, sugarcane juice, fruit, and Chinese sweets while learning about the city’s Indian, Chinese, and other cultural influences. Guides such as Rudy, Ashvin, Ashwin, Adrian, and Ruby are praised for their humor and local insight.
“Adrian was a terrific guide, very knowledgeable and took us to places we would never have found on our own”
Walk from Le Caudan Waterfront into Port Louis with an English or French speaking guide. In two hours, you’ll sample about eight foods, including dholl puri, jalebis, and gâteau piment, while learning how Indian, Chinese, and African traditions shaped Mauritian food. Small groups are limited to 10 people.
“our guide was excellent, we had a great time!! cone with empty stomach:)))”
Spend five hours combining a boat trip and turtle snorkeling at Trou aux Biches with a guided Port Louis food walk. Your French or English-speaking guide handles hotel pickup, local tastings, market visits, and the return ride. Guides such as Alan, Baboo, and Nishal have led recent departures.
“Der gemeinsame Gang über den Markt in Port Louis.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours touring southern Mauritius in a private car, SUV, van, or minibus with an English, French, Arabic, Urdu, or Hindi-speaking driver-guide. Visit Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Chamarel Waterfall, Seven Coloured Earth, and the Chamarel Rum Distillery. Abdul and Keshav are among the praised guides, but entrance fees and lunch cost extra.
“Excellent tour, thanks to our driver and guide Abdul, make our day very interesting and pleasant. Very good value for money.”
Spend 3.5 hours walking about 3.2 km through Mahebourg with a local guide such as Adrien, tasting Mauritian snacks, drinks, and lunch. You’ll hear about the Battle of Grand Port, see the waterfront and village streets, and learn how Mauritian food reflects the island’s past. Tours run in English or French.
“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”
Sail from Grand Bay along Mauritius’s north coast as the sun sets. You’ll get local snacks, unlimited beer, cocktails, soft drinks, water, dinner, and DJ music aboard a catamaran. The evening suits couples and groups, but bring a jacket and allow extra time for boarding and possible schedule changes.
“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.”
Spend about three hours tasting Mauritian street food in Port Louis, beginning around Central Market and continuing toward Caudan Waterfront and Chinatown. The group is capped at six, with Central Market admission included. Guide Christopher is praised for explaining the cultural background behind Gujarati influenced snacks and Hakka dishes.
“Very good Tour, terrific Guide, good tasty food, the guide was very informative and shows is around food stans and shops. Good Company.”
Meet your Taste Buddies guide at Happy Rajah at 11:00 am for a four-hour walk through Grand Baie. Expect several food and drink tastings, a stop at the public beach, time at the bazaar, and stories about Mauritian culture. Guides have included Adrian, Dada, Ashwin, and Rudy.
“We went on this tour and we had a great time. We tasted some lovely things and went to some great restaurants to try it. If you are staying at Grand Bay do this tour early in your holiday and discover some great places to eat.”
Spend four hours walking up to 3 kilometers through Grand Baie, stopping at four local food spots for Mauritian dishes and drinks. Guides such as Rudi and Adrien explain the island's food and past, from escaped slaves to the English invasion. Come hungry, wear good shoes, and note that vegetarian and gluten-free diets are not catered for.
“Our tour guide Rudi was absolutely brilliant and took us in a food cultural tour of all things Mauritius! He was really friendly and told us so much about the country and it's people and the influence on its food. We went to food sellers that we probably would have been way too wary of trying and had some very good food.. The only problem was we needed bigger stomachs as there was so much food to eat... You really need to come hungry for this tour as its such great food so skip dinner the night before and skip breakfast and enjoy every mouthful. Really enjoyed seeing the fish…”
Spend four hours walking Mahebourg with a local English or French-speaking guide, tasting Mauritian dishes at small restaurants and street stalls, and taking a short boat ride on the La Chaux River. Guides including Christophe, Rudy, and Adrian have led this food-and-history outing. Food and drinks are included, but transport is not.
“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 :)”
Spend nine hours exploring northern Mauritius with a private driver-guide and pickup from any hotel or villa. See Fort Adelaide, Port Louis Market, Chinatown, Caudan Waterfront, and Aapravasi Ghat, then visit Kuan Fu Tea and Odysseo Oceanarium. English, French, Arabic, and Hindi guides are available, though entry fees are extra.
“Thank you Holiday Wonders and a big thank you to my personal guide and driver Nayesh. Very polite, clean car - nice music. He told and showed about the places that had to be visited. Great guy, attentive and very knowledgeable. Thank you!”
Meet at Le Casino near the Caudan Waterfront for a small-group walk through Port Louis Chinatown and the Central Market. Taste dholl puri, boulette, Chinese-Mauritian dishes, snacks, and drinks while guides such as Adrien, Rudy, or Ashvin explain the city’s food, cultures, and changing Chinatown. Expect heat, walking, and an intimate group of up to 12.
“Great fun, really informative and great street food, we particularly liked the pickled vegetables.”
Spend 3.5 hours walking Port Louis with a local guide whose 25 years of experience bring context to market food, Mauritian culture, and Aapravasi Ghat. Taste street snacks, visit the Central Market, Jummah Mosque, and colonial-era sites. Groups are limited to eight, with bottled water included.
“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”
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