Overview
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Your experience starts from the Caudan Waterfront. Walk through the bustling streets of Port Louis. Mauritius has some amazing food, influenced by its Indian, Chinese, and African cultures.
The central market is one of the best places to experience the best Mauritian food. You will find fresh, deep-fried gato pima, or chili bites. Made with soaked split peas, zingy spring onions, and green chilies, these really do pop in your mouth.
Next, travel through the gates of the Chinatown of Port Louis to discover treats derived from Hakka Chinese dishes. The tour includes about 8 different dishes to try.
Along the way, explore the old buildings, the Company Garden with their amazing hanging Banyan trees, the busy market and China Town.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
In the district of Port Louis, lies the 1,640 m2 site where the modern indentured labour diaspora began. In 1834, the British Government selected the island of Mauritius to be the first site for what it called ‘the great experiment’ in the use of ‘free’ labour to replace slaves. Between 1834 and 1920, almost half a million indentured labourers arrived from India at Aapravasi Ghat to work in the sugar plantations of Mauritius, or to be transferred to Reunion Island, Australia, southern and eastern Africa or the Caribbean. The buildings of Aapravasi Ghat are among the earliest explicit manifestations of what was to become a global economic system and one of the greatest migrations in history.
Jummah Mosque
The Jummah Mosque (Jummah Masjid; formerly Mosquée des Arabes, “Mosque of the Arabs”) is a mosque in Port Louis, Mauritius dating from the 1850s. The building combines Indian, Creole and Islamic architecture. The Jummah Mosque houses the remains of Jamal Shah (a pir from Kutch, India) in a marble tomb next to the mosque.
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Mauritius: Port Louis Street Food City Tour
What‘s Included
Local guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Food tastings
Gratuities
Hotel pickups & drop-offs
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not just a Street Food Tour
965jainec,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thought that this was just a street food tour but it turned out to be so much more. Dourvesh, our guide, included historical stops & facts, and even took us to a beautiful & peaceful garden. He was so informative about Mauritius’ history. And the food was yummy!
Very informative and...
Jeff R,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and interesting tour. The food was amazing and plentiful. Our guide was excellent!!
A must for all foodies!
see1508,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience to walk around the area of Port Louis whilst sampling local cuisine. I was completely stuffed! Our guide was very knowledgeable too.
Beautiful discovery
doualex,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent visit in good company. Discovery of port louis and tasting of local multicultural dishes. On top to do again.
Fantastic food tour
Wander751938,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A thoroughly interesting walk through the streets of Port Louis, learning so much history - and eating so much delicious food.
The perfect way to explore Port Louis
235davef,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This walking tour of Port Louis was a standout experience, and Dourvesh made it truly memorable. He’s a fantastic guide—warm, relaxed, and incredibly knowledgeable. As we explored the city, we visited many of its most iconic and historic buildings, each brought to life through Dourvesh’s insightful stories and explanations. The culinary side of the tour was a delight—we sampled eight or nine varieties of street food, including some hidden gems we’d never have found on our own. And the street art? Absolutely stunning. Some pieces were so striking they defy description—you simply have to see them for yourself. If you’re visiting Mauritius, this tour is an absolute must.
Great food tour of the capital
Wendy P,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great food tour. Our guide was great. Really friendly and knowledgeable. Good mix of historical info and experiencing everyday life in Port Louis. Loads of food to try - would highly recommend. Thank you 😊
A wonderful tour! I went...
Kelly C,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful tour! I went with my husband and our two kids (ages 12 & 14) and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Perfect way to explore
Julie S,Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A 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!
Delicious delights
NormaJean W,Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dourvesh was a fantastic guide who showed us the highlights of Port Louis food and cultural scene. He adapted the tour to our interests and we were absolutely stuffed by the end and had to spend a bit longer looking at the glorious banyan trees in the city centre park! Everything was delicious but the most intriguing food were the selection of pickles with fresh tamarind, salt and hot sauce - unlikely anything I've ever had!
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