9 Tours in Port Louis Worth Booking

1.Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 588 reviews · 3 hours · from $58Our pick

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Henrietta Bus Station for a three-hour walk through sugarcane fields, rainforest, and volcanic rock. You will reach several waterfalls, pause for photos and swimming, and finish at Tamarind Falls. Guides such as Yudish, Olivier, Jeremie, and Henri are praised for safety advice and local knowledge.

“Amazing hike – highly recommended! This tour was an absolute highlight! Our guide Jeremie was incredibly friendly, attentive, and experienced. We felt safe and well taken care of at all times. He showed us the most beautiful spots, shared interesting facts, and led the hike with great enthusiasm and a sense of fun. It was the perfect mix of adventure, nature, and enjoyment – with opportunities to swim, jump and just take it all in. A big thank you to Jeremie – this experience will stay with us for a long time! 🙌”

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2.Exclusive South West Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 523 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours with a private driver-guide such as Raj, Nishal, Baboo, or Vikash, traveling from your hotel through Mauritius’s southwest. See Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, and Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earths. The pace can be adjusted for your group, but attraction fees and meals cost extra.

“Nishal was amazing and we loved our guided tour to the south. Nishal had an incredible knowledge of Miritious and we learnt so much about Miritiuos life and culture as well as seeing all of the wonderful sights. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone! ☺️”

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3.Street Food & City Tour

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

Walk nearly 4km through Port Louis with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Christopher, Rudy, Adrien, and Ash lead you from Caudan Waterfront to Company Gardens, Chinatown, and Central Market, with about seven tastings of faratas, rougaille, boulettes, pastries, and other local specialties.

“Christopher was amazing, incredibly knowledgeable and overall a great guide. He lead us around the various sights and we tried some amazing food. We were given lots of food, much more than we expected and we recommend not eating much (or at all) beforehand. Christopher is a credit to his company and Mauritius!”

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4.Mauritius North: Private Paradise Tour with Gardens, Markets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 7 hours

Spend 5 to 7 hours exploring northern Mauritius with a private driver-guide such as Feroz, Dinesh, or Victor. Visit Port Louis, Fort Adelaide, the Central Market, Caudan Waterfront, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Aventure Du Sucre, and the Red Church at Cap Malheureux. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and English or French guiding are included.

“Feroz was knowledgeable and so patient with us. We had a lovely day with him. He went above and beyond and our experience was great, highly recommend it”

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5.Street Food & City Tour

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

Spend 210 minutes walking Port Louis with a small group of up to 10 people and guide Dourvesh. Taste 6 to 8 local dishes, tropical fruit, a juice or milkshake, and food shaped by Indian, Chinese, and African traditions. The route includes the Caudan Waterfront, Chinatown, Central Market, a museum, Company Garden, historic buildings, temples, and street art.

“Very informative and lovely to try different foods. We would definately recommend this tour”

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6.Port Louis and Northern Highlights Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 161 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Spend eight hours with a private English or French-speaking driver exploring Mauritius by car. Visit Fort Adelaide, Port Louis Market, Caudan Waterfront, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, L'Aventure du Sucre, and Cap Malheureux. Guides such as Ravi, Ashas, Raj, and Suraj are praised for clear local insight and flexible pacing.

“Harvey was excellent and took us to all the places we wanted to see and did not rush us with anything. Definitely recommend this excursion.”

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7.Guided Trip to the Southwest with Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 103 reviews · 8 hours · from $125

Spend eight hours touring Mauritius with a private English, French, or Hindi-speaking guide. See crater lakes, waterfalls, rainforest views, Chamarel, and Maconde, then visit Casela for an African truck safari, bird aviary, big cats, and the 800-meter Tulawaka Gold Coaster. Lunch, transport, entry, and hotel pickup are included.

“Very nice trip for those people who don’t want to waist the whole day 😅 We visited so many places, ate a good lunch. Our guide was very nice and polite 😌”

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8.Port Louis Street Food Walking Tour

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

Start at Le Caudan Waterfront and walk into Port Louis with a guide such as Sailen or Christophe. Over two hours, taste about eight Mauritian, Indian, Chinese, and African-influenced foods, including dholl puri, jalebis, and gâteau piment. Expect a generous food-focused walk, local market stops, cultural context, and plenty of time on your feet.

“The tour was what made our visit to Port Louis memorable. Our guide managed to tell us about the history of Mauritius through food. We visited places that were only for locals and we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Everything was tasty and in ample amounts, so do come to the tour with an empty stomach. Our guide gave us plenty of instructions on the preparation of the dishes and inspired me to try to cook them at home.”

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9.Chamarel: Southwest Mauritius Private Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 8 hours · from $175

Spend eight hours exploring southwest Mauritius with a private guide and transport from your hotel. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, a naval-model workshop, a tea plantation, Grand Bassin, Black River, La Rhumerie de Chamarel, Chamarel Waterfalls, and the Seven Colored Earths. Guides such as Gulshan, Ibrahim, Goul, and Sailen have been praised for their easy pace and local tips.

“La prise en charge a été compliquée. Un individu avec une voiture rouge a voulu prendre la place du chauffeur prévu qui était déjà là mais ne c’est pas annoncé. Une fois la situation rétablie, Goul a été un super guide”

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