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Central Market, Port Louise

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Mauritius: Full Day Tour of the North with Hotel Transfer

1. Mauritius: Full Day Tour of the North with Hotel Transfer

Visit the top attractions of Mauritius with your own private tour. Check out one of the oldest churches in the country, see 650 species of plants at the Botanical Garden, and visit a sugar factory that has become a museum. Shop for souvenirs at the Caudan Waterfront, and finish up at Fort Adelaide. Start with a visit to Notre Dame Auxiliatrice Church, also known as the "red roof church" at Cap Malheureux. After this, head to the Botanical Garden in Pamplemousses to discover more than 650 tropical and indigenous plants, including the Baobabs, Giant Water Lilies, a spice garden, and more. Next, proceed to the Aventure du Sucre, home to a sugar factory that has been converted into a museum. Learn about the history of sugar production and the other products made from sugar cane, such as electricity, fertilizer, and rum. Taste some locally produced rum if you like. Afterward, travel to the capital, Port Louis, to visit the Caudan Waterfront, which is a shopping and leisure hub located on the waterfront. Go shopping for souvenirs at the craft market. Then, visit the central market to check out the display of textiles, spices, and fruits on sale. Stroll the streets and pass by the Anglican and Catholic cathedrals, the mosque, Chinatown, the Supreme Court house, and the Natural History Museum. Finally, visit La Citadelle, also called Fort Adelaide, which sits at 240 ft (73 meters) above sea level. Gaze at the city, then return to your hotel.

Port Louis & Northern Mauritius Full Day Guided Tour

2. Port Louis & Northern Mauritius Full Day Guided Tour

Spend the first part of the day exploring the capital city of Mauritius, Port Louis. Climb up to Fort Adelaide, known as 'The Citadel', a 19th-century military fortress which features a walled courtyard and panoramic city views. Then head into the central market, the Grand Port Louise Bazaar & China Town for a stroll around. Marvel at the impressive array of clothing, local vegetables, and exotic spices. Continue your shopping excursion at the splendid Caudan Waterfront. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the beautiful gardens at the Grapefruit Botanical Paradise. Then continue along the northwest coast via the Tamil Temple, Choisy Beach, and Grand Baie. Make a stop at Cap Malheureux, a village located in the Rivière du Rempart District to see The Palatial Red Church, a Roman Catholic Church famous for its vivid red roof against the bright turquoise sea and azure sky. Opt to pop into L'Aventure Du Sucre or the Sugar Factory Museum, where you can discover the history of sugar production in Mauritius and taste local products. Or perhaps make a stop at the majestic Chateau de Labourdonnais, one of the most beautiful colonial houses of the island inspired by Italian neo-classical architecture. Lunch fees are not included in the tour, however, your driver will provide you with a variety of restaurant suggestions according to your tastes. Feel free to request a stopover at any other restaurant of your choice at any point during the day.

Mauritius: Port Louis Street Food Walking Tour

3. Mauritius: Port Louis Street Food Walking Tour

Start your journey at Le Caudan Waterfront, and head away from the familiarity of tourist-friendly spaces. 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. For a taste of the Gujarati influence, you’ll 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.

Full Day Tour of Port Louis

4. Full Day Tour of Port Louis

Visit Port Louis and experience its main attractions on a full-day tour. Explore the Caudan Water Front Shopping Complex and Craft Market, where you will have the opportunity to pick up unique hand-crafted gifts for your friends and family. Then, visit the Pamplemousses (Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam) Botanical Garden, which boasts a variety of tropical plants, a spice garden, and rare palm trees - including the Talipo, which blooms every 60-100 years. After a short rest at the Mont Choisy Public Beach, you will visit Cap Malheureux to see the Church with the Red Roof and get an amazing view of the Coin de Mire Island from the beach. Don't forget to bring your camera.

Mauritius: Dodo Trail Tour with Lunch

5. Mauritius: Dodo Trail Tour with Lunch

Your busy full-day tour begins with a visit to Port Louis, the capital city. Enjoy magnificent views over the town and its harbor from the old citadel, Fort Adelaide. Discover the busy city center on a walk that starts at the Saint Louis Cathedral and continues to the noisy and hectic central market. Along the way you’ll see the Supreme Court, the Municipal Theater, Poncini, the Parliament, Place d’Armes, and Government House. The central market is a lively place, with its shouting merchants and intriguing array of colorful tropical fruits and vegetables. You’ll find a variety of craft items here also. Just a short walk away is the Caudan Waterfront, a modern and elegant shopping center. Next, you’ll head to a private home to enjoy an authentic Mauritian lunch of Creole delicacies. After lunch you’ll drive through Moka, Saint Pierre, Nouvelle Decouverte, Les Mariannes, and Long Mountain on your way to the magnificent Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. This site is noted for the variety as well as the rarity of its species. Take a leisurely walk along the shady, well-kept avenues and enjoy the beauty of the garden.

Mauritius: Customizable Private Tour by Car

6. Mauritius: Customizable Private Tour by Car

Design your own itinerary to explore the island of Mauritius in a private car. Choose to see the bustling Central Market. Shop at the Caudan Waterfront. See the Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage site or any other destination of your liking. Be picked up and dropped off from your accommodation. Plan your own itinerary with the help of your driver. Choose where to go. Get picked up at your hotel by your driver. Spend 8 hours taking in the stunning beauty and impressive attractions of the island. Benefit from your own private driver and tour guide. Enjoy a convenient drop-off at your hotel.

Mauritius: Port-Louis Street Food Tour

7. Mauritius: Port-Louis Street Food Tour

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.

Private Tour.Discover typical life, local customs&traditions

8. Private Tour.Discover typical life, local customs&traditions

We pick you up at your hotel. We make you visit towns and villages. While the choice of the towns is relatively easy, the choice of villages will depend on your area of stay. but in any case we shall make a good selection so as you would discover the typical mauritian life both in towns and villages so that you know how life is on the island. Not every tourist has this chance. there is more than sea and sun. Discover a country is also through living and meeting its people. We make you meet people of different backgrounds, speaking different languages including languages of our ancestors. The population of Mauritius is multi-lingual, multi religious, multi ethnic, multi racial. Its a people with a warm hospitality. We will defintely make you have a guided tour of the Capital, Port Louis and will go through the history as we accompany you through the town, businesses and offices, Port, Harbour, Waterfront, House of Parliament, Central Market, local shops and street vendors etc etc... You will visit the Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens with a specialised Guide- Entry ticket and paid guide included. This is among the best gardens of the world. We then make you visit the whole north coast. Discover the white sandy and crystalline beaches On your way, you will see sugar cane as well as fruit trees such as the mango tree, litchis tree, ananas banana cultivations and vegetable gardens etc... that would be a real discovery of a country and of its people.

Port Louis: China Town Guided Food Tour

9. Port Louis: China Town Guided Food Tour

Be led through the streets of Port Louis to find the best local street food spots. Indulge in a range of flavors and textures from crunchy and savory, sweet and smooth, sticky and spicy, to umami and brothy. Meet your guide at the Caudan Waterfront. A few bites later, make a stop at a corner snack shop to try classic Chinese street food. Continue your food adventure to one of Port Louis's popular restaurants to feast on Chinese cuisine! Next, make your way to China Town. Be welcomed by colorful street art and murals of the neighborhood. Learn about the history of China Town and Chinese culture in Mauritius from your guide. Explore Chinatown, tasting sweet & sour dishes, accompanied by traditional Chinese sweets. Afterward, your guide will take you to an exceptional place to enjoy a panoramic view of Port Louis. Finally, before driving back, make a stop at the Port Louis market for an authentic experience.

Port Louis: Private Guided Tour and Street Food Tasting

10. Port Louis: Private Guided Tour and Street Food Tasting

Spend the whole day touring Port Louis. Experience the Central Market, and Chinatown. Soak up the atmosphere among the shops and cafes at Caudan Waterfront, a famous entertainment complex. Enjoy street food tastings. See a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Aapravasi Ghat. Commence your private tour experience as you are picked up by car from your hotel. Visit the famous Central Market, a traditional open-air market selling herbs, spices, and souvenirs. See the Aapravasi Ghat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on a former immigration depot. Hear about the history of immigration to Mauritius from Africa and Asia. Pass by the Natural History Museum, the oldest museum in the country. Discover Citadelle Fort, which was built as a fortification in the nineteenth century. Go to Caudan Waterfront, a waterfront entertainment complex featuring shops and cafes. Be amazed by this iconic shopping destination, admired by locals for its arts and craft market. Sit back and relax at the end of your day tour as your driver takes you back to your accommodation.

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What people are saying about Central Market, Port Louise

Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 129 reviews

Our guide was on time with a large, very clean car at the hotel. He brought our wishes together in a tour that not only allowed us to do everything we wanted, but also saw a lot more. He was very friendly and informative about the island. He even came to the supermarket as an adviser and guided us to products from Mauritius.

We really enjoyed our tour and thought it was a great way to experience the local cultures and their history. Our guide, Chris, was very proud of his heritage and that helped to make the experience even more interesting. Come hungry on this tour because the portions are large and very filling!

Wonderful tour of Mauritian street stalls and snack bars, allowing us to taste an amazing amount of traditional cuisine that otherwise we would have never found or tried. In addition we got explanations if ingredients and cultural heritage. Best skip breakfast before the tour

Rudi was an excellent host and showed us parts of Port Louis we would never have gone to and gave us food that we would never have tried. A firm recommendation.

I really enjoyed the trip! Vikash knows alot about the island, he is a good storytailor and he also took some nice photos :) I recommend!