Mauritius · WALKING TOURS
The 4 best walking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
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:)))”
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!”
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 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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