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15 Best Things To Do in Papeete

The tours and day trips worth booking.

The 15 top-rated things to do in Papeete — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.

15 Best Things To Do in Papeete

5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast - The ride: air-conditioning, small-group flow, and pickup that saves time
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5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour – West and East Coast

1.5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour – West and East Coast

A 5-hour West and East Coast Tahiti loop from Papeete: marae, black-sand beaches, grottos, gardens, waterfalls, and Pointe Venus.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This is an excellent introduction and tour of Tahiti Nui. So many beautiful sites and a drive around where you see all the coasts. We loved it all but the tallest waterfall near the end of the tour is amazing and not to be missed. I Our tour guide, Fabrice, was so knowledgeable and fun.…”

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Moorea Street Food Tour - What You’ll Actually Eat: Fruits, Pies, Bread, and Fish
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Moorea Street Food Tour

2.Moorea Street Food Tour

Eat your way across Moorea’s north coast on a small-group street food tour with 6–8 tastings, local guides, and hotel pickup.

★ 5.0

“Heimata is a Chef that is native to Moorea with an impressive conary resume and great knowledge of cuisine. We had tastings at some known and lesser-known restaurants and small snacks along the island. His extensive knowledge of the history of the island and origins Read more”

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Unique Tahiti Tour - personalised, small group east coast tour - Papeete first: politics at the Palace, market atmosphere, and local artist work
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Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group east coast tour

3.Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group east coast tour

East Coast Tahiti half-day in a small group with pickup, Mercedes comfort, live guide commentary, waterfalls, blowholes, and black-sand bays.

★ 4.5

“Our tour was cancelled the day before we docked in Tahiti, which was very annoying and disappointing.”

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Unique Tahiti Tour - personalised, small group west coast tour - What to Expect on the Ground: Your Stop-by-Stop Timeline
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Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group west coast tour

4.Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group west coast tour

A small-group west coast Tahiti tour from Papeete with marae ruins, black sand beaches, caves, gardens, a church, and Monoi making.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable but for the cost ($313 USD) it was underwhelming. The tour was a drive down the west coast, stopping at about 4/5 sites. It included a warm bottle of water for each of us - no stops at fruit stands as described. This tour would get a higher…”

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Aquablue Moorea - What Happens Before You Go Under: Timing, Pickup, and the Short Brief
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Aquablue Moorea

5.Aquablue Moorea

Walk under the sea in Moorea with a yellow helmet, guided by pros. See stingrays and colorful fish, with pickup and small groups.

★ 5.0

“What a fun experience. totally different the the lagoon tour! I had so much fun. I am not allowed to dive for medical reason so this experience was a perfect compromise. The team was nice and explained very well everything. i am happy I tried this activity no regrets!”

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From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran - 5:45 AM wake-up: breakfast first, then the ride
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From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

Unique Tahiti tour to Teahupoo, small group, full day combo tour - Taharuu Beach: black-sand surf and fisher village energy
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Unique Tahiti tour to Teahupoo, small group, full day combo tour

7.Unique Tahiti tour to Teahupoo, small group, full day combo tour

A small-group West Coast Tahiti day to Teahupoo, with black-sand beaches, waterfalls, marae temples, and an Olympic surf boat option.

★ 5.0

“It was great to see so much of the island of Tahiti. Our guide did a great job of explaining the history of Tahiti. So glad we chose this excursion while we were on our cruise.”

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Private Tahiti Circle Island - Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views - The Private Format: How Customization Changes Everything
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Private Tahiti Circle Island – Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views

International private transfer, arrival departure, airport pier hotel rental - The Traditional Welcome: Flower or Shell, Bottle of Water, and a Head Start
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International private transfer, arrival departure, airport pier hotel rental

Shared Transfer: Tahiti Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port - The Lei Greeting and How You Actually Find Your Driver
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Shared Transfer: Tahiti Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port

Private TAHITI Half Day Circle Island Tour (Departs 8am or 1pm) - Pickup From Papeete and Timing That Fits Your Schedule
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Private TAHITI Half Day Circle Island Tour (Departs 8am or 1pm)

12.Private TAHITI Half Day Circle Island Tour (Departs 8am or 1pm)

Private half-day Tahiti circle island tour from Papeete with pickup, flexible timing, and major sights like Marae, caves, falls, and Point Venus.

★ 5.0

“Had a private circle island tour with guide Gana. He was very informative, friendly, and kind. He truly helped us understand Polynesian culture and answered any questions we had. He took wonderful pictures of us and took pictures with us. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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Explore Tahiti Nui, its landscapes and iconic sites. - Cascades de Faarumai and Fa’aone: waterfalls you can actually enjoy
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Explore Tahiti Nui, its landscapes and iconic sites.

Papeete : walking tour - Bougainville Park: a calmer beat in the middle of the city
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Papeete : walking tour

15.Papeete : walking tour

2-hour Papeete walk with Pauline: Bougainville Park, Cathedral, market and town hall. Pickup at Tahiti Tourisme. $58.

★ 4.9

“Pauline had a ton of information about Tahiti and a broader French Polynesian history told in a very engaging and coherent way. Two hours flew by in a blink of an eye as we wondered through the streets of Papeete. Highly recommend. Don’t forget to bring sun hat, sunscreen, and water.”

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