Port Louis & the North Tours: 15 of Them, Priced and Timed

1.Mauritius: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,798 reviews · 8 hours · from $82Our pick

Set sail from Grand Baie on the orange and white Wind Dancer catamaran for an eight-hour trip to Mauritius’ Northern Isles. You’ll visit Flat Island and Gabriel Island, snorkel near Coin de Mire, and enjoy breakfast, a BBQ lunch, snacks, and drinks. The crew speaks English and French, and shared or private bookings are available.

“The boat was spotless and tidy. They had great safety measures, so nobody got hurt. The food was amazing, delicious, plentiful, and top-notch. The captain and crew were nice, chatty, friendly, and helpful. The islands were gorgeous, clean, not too busy, and the weather was perfect!”

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2.Grand Baie: Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 918 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours sailing from Grand Baie to Ilot Gabriel, Ile Plate, and Coin de Mire. You will reach the first islands by dinghy, eat a BBQ lunch on Ile Plate, swim and snorkel in shallow water, and enjoy drinks on the return cruise. English and French are spoken.

“Was a great day out on the sea and well managed and organised. Lunch was great and the whole day was a wonderful experience. Remember your water shoes to take with in a bag, because no shoes are allowed on the Catamaran (so as not to damage it) but it is handy when snorkelling and walking around on the beach and in the water. And lots of sunscreen as you in the sun and wind the whole day.”

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3.Mauritius: Exclusive South West Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 523 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours exploring Mauritius with a private driver-guide such as Raj, Nishal, Baboo, or Vikash. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, and Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earths. Your guide can adjust the pace, suggest local food, and plan stops around weather and road conditions. Entrance 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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4.Street Food & City Tour

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

Walk nearly 4km through Port Louis with a guide such as Christopher, Rudy, Ash, or Adrien, tasting about seven Mauritian street foods. Starting at Caudan Waterfront, you’ll visit Company Gardens, Chinatown, the Central Market, local eateries, and lesser-known city corners while learning how Indian, Creole, Chinese, and French influences shaped Mauritius.

“Fantastic tour! It was much more than a food tour as you visit a museum and garden in the city Center. Our guide was extremely friendly and shared much knowledge about the history of Mauritius and its culture. Would recommend!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 7 hours

This seven-hour private tour links Port Louis, Fort Adelaide, the Central Market, Caudan Waterfront, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Aventure Du Sucre, and Cap Malheureux. An English or French-speaking driver-guide such as Feroz, Dinesh, Victor, or Paul handles the driving and local commentary, with time to adjust the pace.

“We had a really great tour. Our guide Dinesh was wonderful. He tailored our tour to suit our needs perfectly. My husband mentioned he used to be in the navy and Dinesh took us to a ship model making factory. It was superb seeing how they made from start to finish. The gift shop attached was an Aladdin’s cave with so many ships plus many other items including lovely jewellery, fridge magnets etc. all good quality and a fair price. Dinesh then took us to many other sites including the waterfront which we really wanted to see. Dinesh took us to a lovely modern restaurant with delicious food. It was…”

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6.Street Food & City Tour

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

Spend 210 minutes walking through Port Louis with a food-loving English or French-speaking guide, often Dourvesh. Start at Caudan Waterfront, then visit a historical museum, Chinatown, Central Market, Company Garden, temples, old streets, and local food stalls. Expect 6 to 8 tastings, fruit, a drink, and enough food to replace lunch.

“Amazing city and great to learn about the history of the city. Guide very knowledgeable, friendly and open to questions. We had a great time. Favourite food stop was our stop in Chinatown.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 330 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours exploring northern Mauritius with a private driver-guide such as Rakesh, Yameen, Ivan, or Assif. Visit the Red Roof Church, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, a ripe black tea factory, Port Louis markets, and Fort Adelaide. The flexible format suits couples and families, though garden and tea-factory entry fees cost extra.

“A good mix of activities and a knowledgeable guide.”

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8.Mont Choisy, Botanical Garden, and Church Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 268 reviews · 7h 30m

Spend a flexible day with a private English or French speaking driver-guide such as Atish, Dhiraj, Vivek, or Kavi. Visit Port Louis, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, a northern beach, Grand Baie, and Cap Malheureux Church. Swimming, local food, market stops, and photo breaks can fit the day, though garden entry and meals cost extra.

“Atish was our guide and took us everywhere we wanted and did not rush us at all. We had plenty of opportunities to take pictures at all of the different stops. Would definitely recommend this trip!”

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9.Port-Louis Street Food Tour

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

Spend about three hours walking 4km through Port Louis with a local guide such as Rudy, Ashvin, Ashvin, Adrian, or Ruby. Taste dholl puri, roti, sugarcane juice, Chinese sweets, fruit, and lunch while learning how Indian, Chinese, and other food traditions shaped Mauritius. The group is usually small, though bookings can reach eight and the total tour limit is twelve.

“Adrian was a terrific guide, very knowledgeable and took us to places we would never have found on our own”

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10.Taxi north guided tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private driver-guide exploring northern Mauritius. Visit Port Louis, Citadel Fort, the SSR Botanical Garden, Chateau de Labourdonnais, Grand Baie, Pereybere Beach, and Cap Malheureux. Guides such as Rakesh, Adesh, Hans, and Ramesh are praised for flexibility and local insight, though traffic and admission fees require planning.

“Lots of traffic on the way out of town. The Taxi North tour is mostly historical sights and in hindsight, we wish we would have gone to the South tour. Apparently, that one requires more time than we had allowed but it is more in the natural/nature sights.”

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11.Port Louis Market, Botanical Garden -Northern Mauritius Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 164 reviews · 9 hours

Spend nine hours with a private English or French-speaking guide exploring Port Louis Market, Caudan Waterfront, Fort Adelaide, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, northern beaches, Grand Baie, and the Red Church at Cap Malheureux. Air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and water are included. Guide assignments vary, with Sameer, Kevin, Vikash, Hritik, and others reported.

“Sameer was a great guide, and the trip was very good! Highly recommend it”

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12.Mauritius: Port Louis and Northern Highlights Full-Day Trip

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

Spend eight hours with an English- or French-speaking driver exploring Port Louis and northern Mauritius. Visit Fort Adelaide, the Central Market, Caudan Waterfront, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, L’Aventure du Sucre, and Cap Malheureux. Drivers such as Ashas, Ravi, Suraj, Raj, and Vikash are named in recent bookings, and the private format allows some flexibility.

“We have decided to do the tour and have not been disappointed: easy communication with the tour company and well organized schedule. The driver/guide Vikash has been a star: friedly, knowledgeable and flexible. We have done the tour with our two little ones (5 and 8 yrs) and they ( as well as we) loved it. We can strongly recommend the tour. @Vikash: Thanks for making this a trip to remember.”

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13.Authentic North East Coast E-bike Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Join Parmeet and Bindia for a five-hour, 32km e-bike ride along Mauritius’s quieter northeast coast. Visit fishing villages, temples, mangroves, a turtle sanctuary and two Aldabra tortoises over 100 years old, then eat Mauritian food at a local restaurant. Bikes, guidance and lunch are included.

“The bike tour was an amazing experience! The guides was so kind and professional! It was first time for us to ride e-bikes but there was a little training in the beginning. There were two options to choose from: a very professional bike for experienced riders and an other options for beginners. The route was amazing! Containing hidden gems of Mauritius like little town apart from the touristy area, hidden beach sides, wonderful temples and the food at the local restaurant was very lovely, especially the vegetarian option which was stunning fresh vegetables with rice and different local sauces. Also the desserts at the local shop was very delicious. Bindia…”

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14.Ilot Gabriel: Catamaran Cruise & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Spend seven hours sailing from Grand Baie to Ilot Gabriel on a catamaran with a French and English speaking guide. Swim and snorkel around the island, enjoy time on its sandy beaches, then return aboard for a BBQ, salad, drinks, and dessert. The crew may play music and create a lively mood. Weather can change the route.

“What an amazing experience with a great crew. We had the time of our lives.”

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15.Mauritius: Photoshoot at Mont Choisy Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 124 reviews · 1 hour · from $79

Meet photographer Dourvesh at Mont Choisy or Trou aux Biches Beach for a private one-hour session. He guides your poses, finds strong beach angles, and sends about 100 edited, high-resolution images through a personal link within one week. Drone photos and a short video are available with selected options.

“Dourvesh was very friendly and professional. Was funny having this shooting with him!”

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