Discover the streets of Port Louis, learn about its history and experience its culture, all through local Mauritian street food. To know Mauritius, you must taste Mauritius!

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Taste the delicious local street food of Mauritius
Discover the hidden spots of the capital that only locals know about
Learn about the history of Mauritius and how the different cultures have influenced the local food
Experience the colourful and bustling Port Louis local market
Meet food vendors and hear their stories

Full description

Discover the sights and tastes of Port Louis through a guided street food tour. Let your guide lead you through the bustling streets to some of the authentic food stops of the capital. Starting at the Caudan Waterfront, head into the heart of the city by foot to explore its hidden corners and local food stops. From Indo-Mauritian "faratas" (fried dough bread) served with Creole "rougaille" (a rich tomato-based dish), to Sino-Mauritian "boulettes" (dumplings) and Franco-Mauritian pastries, discover the Mauritian cultures by tasting their local delicacies. Indulge in approximately eight sensational tastings. Along the way, explore the real Port Louis: the old buildings and the stories they have to tell, the Company Gardens with their majestic hanging Banyan trees, the busy market full of colours, voices and flavours, and China Town and its will to preserve its culture. Join this three-hour walking food tour and satisfy your appetite for food, history and culture.

Includes

All food tastings (approx. 8 tastings)
A bottle of water

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

Vegans
People with gluten intolerance

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

In front of the casino, opposite Café LUX at the Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sun hat
Umbrella
Sunscreen
Rain gear
Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

This tour covers a distance of just under 4km by foot
This tour does not cater to vegan or gluten-free diets
Poor weather does not warrant a cancellation, unless a specific warning has been issued by the authorities
This tour is possible for people with limited mobility, but it is not recommended

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 53 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Service
4.7/5
Organization
5/5

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The tour was well organized and the guide was funny and friendly! We got to taste several street food snacks(sweet/savory/fruity) and heard some stories about Mauritius. Pay extra attention to the tiny Port Louis’s oldest patisserie, which you would have never spotted yourself in the city. Super cool! A small but thoughtful thing: the guide offered us wet napkins to clean hands after tastings :) Overall it is a great tour if you want to learn about the country through its diverse and delicious cuisine. I recommend for sure!

November 30, 2021

Great guys, great to hear the history as well as we walked around, and food was mostly delicious, just a couple things didn't hit the spot for me personally, but still 100% worth doing!! My only suggestion would be to get us to introduce ourselves and where we are from at the start, so we all know each other and it makes for more of a 'group' feel, rather than us having to do this ourselves.

October 28, 2021

A rich and delicious culinary walk !! It is undoubtedly the best way to know the specialties of Mauritius. Both guides are very nice and professional. The only French in the group, they didn't leave me behind and translated every explanation to me! I had a great day with them. Thank you ! I highly recommend this excursion if you want to discover Mauritian specialties!

October 4, 2021

Port Louis: Street Food Tour

Port Louis: Street Food Tour

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