The 15 Food Experiences in Mauritius That Earn Their Price

1.Street Food & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 3 hours · from $58Our pick

Meet your guide at Caudan Waterfront for a three-hour, small-group walk through Port Louis. Taste about seven local dishes, including faratas, rougaille, dumplings, noodles, and pastries, while visiting Company Gardens, Chinatown, the Central Market, and lesser-known city corners.

“The tour was very nice, I enjoyed learning some island history as we were walking around. Though I can’t say all the food was superb, it was a pleasant experience.”

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2.Street Food & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 377 reviews · 3h 30m · from $42Best value

Join Dourvesh for a 210-minute Port Louis walk from Caudan Waterfront. Expect 6 to 8 food tastings, tropical fruit, juice or a milkshake, Chinatown, Central Market, Aapravasi Ghat Centre, street art, and stories about Mauritius in English or French.

“Amazing host, so knowledgeable, kind and learnt so so much about the history of Mauritius and enjoyed all the food!!! Is a really fun way to see the city, try some local food and get your steps in. Couldn’t reccomnend more :)”

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3.Port-Louis Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · from $57Top rated

Spend about three hours walking 4km through Port Louis with a multilingual Taste Buddies guide. Taste roti, dholl puri, Chinese sweets, fruit, fresh juice, sugarcane juice, and more while learning how Indian, Chinese, and other food traditions shaped Mauritius.

“Rudy was a great resource for the city and his humor and story-telling ability appreciated. Loved the food options and the walk around the city.”

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4.Port Louis Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Start at Le Caudan Waterfront and follow an English or French-speaking guide into Port Louis for about eight tastings. Try dholl puri, jalebis, gâteau piment, and Hakka Chinese-inspired treats while learning how Indian, Chinese, and African influences shaped Mauritian food.

“The tour was fun and Christopher is a knowledgable, authentic and very nice guide. It was a mix of „I wouldn‘t dare to try this if I was alone“ and well known food but „the best in place“. The portions were regular size and I couldn‘t finish all of it, but I took my leftovers with me for dinner - so very good value for money. We walked a lot and learned much about Mauritian history. Would recommend 👍🏼”

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5.Snorkeling with Turtles & Port Louis Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 61 reviews · 5 hours

You’ll take a boat from Trou aux Biches to a clear-water snorkeling site, then explore Port Louis markets and street stalls with a French- or English-speaking guide. Guides such as Alan, Baboo, and Nishal have led guests through local food stops, with hotel pickup across Mauritius.

“Der gemeinsame Gang über den Markt in Port Louis.”

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6.Mahebourg Village Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $67

Walk Mahebourg with a local guide, tasting Mauritian snacks, drinks, and lunch while learning about the Battle of Grand Port and island culture. The 3.2km route takes about three and a half hours, starts at 11:00 am, and is offered 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”

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7.Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Food, Drinks & DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 4h 30m · from $80

Spend five hours sailing from Grand Baie along Mauritius’s north coast, with sunset views, local snacks, unlimited beer, cocktails, wine, soft drinks, dinner, and a live DJ. The crew provides safety equipment and vegetarian meals on request. Expect a social party atmosphere, not a quiet yacht trip.

“point GPS mal renseigné. Bateau petit et veillissant non conforme aux photos. Départ à 18h au lieu de 17h. Retour à 22h. Bonne ambiance et bon DJ sur le Bateau. Musique trop forte pour la taille du Bateau.”

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8.Street Food Private Tour in Port Louis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $69

Spend about three hours tasting Mauritian street food in Port Louis with a guide such as Christopher. Visit Central Market, explore Chinatown, and try Gujarati-influenced bites, Hakka dishes, and other local favorites. Groups are limited to six people, and the route is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

“Easy to book. Start location easy to find. Great tour by Christopher who had the perfect balance of culture and food tasting. Really good to have the context of the history of Mauritius and then to try so many different items from different locations. All of it delicious. Really enjoyed our 3 hours, would highly recommend. Thank you for a great tour.”

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9.Grand Bay Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $75

Meet your local Taste Buddies guide at Happy Rajah in Grand Baie at 11 a.m. Walk to several eateries, the bazaar, and the beach while tasting Mauritian dishes, drinks, and snacks. Guides may include Adrian, Dada, Ashwin, Rudy, or Nicolas, and groups are capped at 12.

“This walking food tour was brilliant. Our guide Adrian was informative and friendly. There was a tropical rainstorm going on and he offered to reschedule the tour but we decided to go ahead. We went to four different venues and ate really lovely authentic Mauritian food. Excellent value for money and great fun!”

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10.Guided Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Spend four hours walking Grand Baie with an English or French speaking guide such as Rudi or Adrien. Stop at four seated tastings for rougaille, Creole curry, drinks and dessert, then see the town beyond its beach resorts.

“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…”

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11.Mahebourg Village Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $68

Spend four hours walking Mahebourg with an English or French-speaking guide, tasting Mauritian food at local restaurants and street stalls, and taking a short La Chaux River boat ride. Guides such as Christophe, Rudy, and Adrian bring food, village life, and island history together.

“Vår guide blandade historia och vår matupplevelse på ett fantastiskt sätt. Maten var god och han kunde berätta väldigt mycket om vad vi åt och vad vi fick se.”

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12.China Town & Port-Louis Mix Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $75

Meet at Le Casino near Caudan Waterfront for a four-hour walking food tour through Port Louis Chinatown and Central Market. Taste dholl puri, boulette, Chinese-Mauritian dishes, snacks, lunch, and drinks with a guide such as Adrien, Rudy, or Ashvin in a group of up to 12.

“During our honeymoon we wanted to get to know Port Louis a little better and what better way than with a culinary tour of the city.”

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13.Port Louis / China Town Food & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 8 hours

Spend up to eight hours with a private English- or French-speaking guide in Port Louis. Taste Mauritian food at Caudan Waterfront, Central Market, and China Town, then return by private air-conditioned vehicle. Stops can be adjusted, and guides such as Yasin or Adrien may shape the day around your interests.

“Hey it was such a beautyful and blessed day With the driver and me I am so thankful I saw a lot and he is so good driver and informativ in was so so happy thank you from Anastasia”

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14.Flavors of Port Louis: Guided Food Tasting Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at the Mauritius Postal Museum for a two-hour walk through Port Louis. Taste at least five local foods, visit markets and narrow lanes, and hear the stories behind the city’s Creole, Indian, Chinese, and French flavors. Guides may include Mahnoor or Ashad.

“Stadtführung und Food Tasting war klasse! Toller Guide! Erzählt viel über Land und Leute. Bei sensiblem Magen, sollte man etwas aufpassen. Rundum gelungener Ausflug :)”

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15.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 Mauritian staples such as dalpuri, gato dhal, and roti before lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Fort Adelaide, Aapravasi Ghat, the Blue Penny Museum, Central Market, Chinatown, and Le Caudan Waterfront. Guides may include Afzal, Kiran, Hans, or Viraj.

“Unfortunately our experience wasn’t as good as other reviewers’. Our guide was lovely, very helpful and pleasant, but this was his first guided tour in the capital. We only got to taste a milky drink (which was delicious) and a one course lunch in Read more”

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