Taste Buddies
The concept
Taste Buddies proposes immersions into the heart of Mauritius through guided walking tours in some towns and villages of Mauritius, tasting specially-selected local goodies of the different origins that compose the local population and makes Mauritius so… crispy, colourful and tasty.
The Focus
It’s about tasting typical food and drinks at selected restaurants and stalls, with emphasis on street-food. While walking around and tasting, you will learn about the history of the places, you will be explained the influence of how the different cultures have influenced each other and shaped the foundations of Mauritian food and culture.
Place(s)
Taste Buddies takes you through the streets of Grand Baie, Mahebourg or Port-Louis.
The excursions and activities
Grand Baie – Home-made food tour – Discover how Grand Baie has evolved from a once ignored region essentially consisting of wetlands, to one of the most visited tourist destinations in Mauritius.
Preset days & time:
Tuesday & Thursday: 11.00am to 2.45pm.
Walking distance: 3Kms approx.
Port Louis – Street-food tour – Discover the history of Port Louis and gather instants of its typicality.
Preset days & time:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 11.30am to 1.30pm.
Saturday: 10.00am to 1.00pm.
Walking distance: 4Kms approx.
Port Louis China town – mix food tour – Experience the unique fusion of Sino-mauritian flavours and discover how the Chinese have contributed to the shaping of Mauritius and how in turn they have been influenced by the other cultural groups and their food.
Preset days & time:
Friday: 11.00am to 3.00pm.
Walking distance: 3Kms approx.
Mahebourg village tour – Mahebourg is certainly the most “Mauritian” village in the way how each phase of its history and becoming is still visible to merge into an authentic identity.
Preset days & time:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 11.00am to 2.30pm.
Walking distance: 3Kms approx.
Included:
– All food tastings
– A selection of drinks
– Local guide (English & French)
– Sightseeing
Not included:
– Transport to and from the meeting points.
Dietary options vary from one tour to the other.
