Mauritius: Port Louis / China Town Food & Culture Tour
ID: GYG796853-1273101
Category:
Country: Mauritius
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
This walking tour deep in the heart of our nation’s capital imparts a rich blend of culinary culture, atmosphere, and history.
Foodies take note: here is your chance to get up close and personal with the delicious side of Port Louis! Your walking food and culture tour will leave you with no doubt about why this city was voted one of CNN and The Telegraph’s best places for street food in 2017. Your tour guide’s knowledge of all the best culinary stops in the City Center, market, and China Town is sure to satisfy your curiosity about our unique cuisine. To sweeten the deal, when you book with us, we offer private pickup/dropoff service from anywhere in Mauritius!
Your day begins at Caudan Waterfront; if you’ve opted to drive yourself, we’re happy to offer directions and advice on nearby parking. Your tour guide will rendezvous with you and give you a safety brief and an overview of the day, including the option to add or subtract stops along the way. Then you’ll be off to sample the street food’s local flavors on your way to the marketplace.
When you arrive at the Port Louis Marketplace, you’ll have the opportunity to tour the stalls and try the wide array of home recipes and hand-crafted delicacies on offer. You’ll also see homemade and imported wares in all their color and variety.
You’ll then continue along the route to China Town. Your guide is sure to keep both your mind and stomach entertained as you head deeper into the city. Once you arrive at the iconic paifang, you’ll be in the right place for an exclusive taste of a Sino-Mauritian fusion not found anywhere else in the world!
Finally, your guide will help you find your way back through the twisting streets to Caudan. If you opted for the transportation service, it will be waiting to take you safely back to your accommodation. We encourage you to enjoy this opportunity to experience the best of Mauritian culinary authenticity and hospitality!
Highlights:
- Half-Day Activity (start/end times vary - see FAQs)
- Flavorful Mauritian cuisine in the Caudan area and the Port Louis Market
- Sino-Mauritian fusion restaurants and street vendors in China Town
- Optional private, fully licensed transportation to and from accommodation
- Option to customize stops on the tour
Highlights
- Port Louis - The capital of Mauritius, option to customize stops on the tour
- Flavorful Mauritian cuisine in the Caudan area and the Port Louis Market
- Sino-Mauritian fusion restaurants and street vendors in China Town
- Optional private, fully licensed transportation to and from accommodation
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Review: Port Louis is a busy city that can be a little intimidating if you’re not a local. Fortunately, our driver got us safely and professionally through the traffic and passed us off to our tour guide, Adrien. As we strolled the avenues, Adrien taught us a bit of the area’s history and culture. I was especially interested in hearing the history of the country’s Chinese immigrants while surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the more exotic-feeling China Town. The tour was punctuated by numerous stops to sample street foods and local restaurants. Two of my favorites were sampling fresh duck, and the roti and fruit juice! A perfect refreshment in the sunny weather. We were full (and sleepy!) afterward, which wasn’t a problem since our driver met us and whisked us back to our hotel without any bother. I’d recommend this tour to anyone who might want a more gentle introduction to some of Port Louis’s hidden culinary delights. - Vivica M.
INCLUDED
- What’s included?
- Fully Licensed driver
- A fully professional licensed driver will drive you to the interesting locations.
- Pick up from / to your hotel or Villa
- You will be travelling in air conditioned and insured private (non-sharing) vehicle from your hotel and back.
- Waiting Time
- Waiting time is included and you may visit the different places at your own pace.
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Parking & Entry Fees
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
