What to do in Tahiti

Activities, attractions and tours

Tahiti showing mountains and general coastal views
Tahiti which includes kayaking or canoeing, a sunset and general coastal views
Tahiti featuring general coastal views and tropical scenes
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Tahiti showing general coastal views and boating as well as an individual female

Tahiti Tourist Attractions & Activities

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  • Tahiti is a favourite among inquisitive minds suchlike yourself. In fact, a good percentage of travellers can't wait for the next holiday to the regionto learn about local culture and explore the best things to do. The most booked things to do can earn the curiosity of even seasoned globetrotters, and it's easy to see why. Our list includes an impressive array of historically themed tours and excitement. From one-of-a kind ways to explore the best this area has to provide like a Papeete City Morning Walking Tour to stimulating ways to take a walk on the water side like the Snorkelling Tour at Moorea Lagoonarium, there is an abundance of active options to choose from when you peruse the finest activities here at Expedia Australia.

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1. Papeete Market

The oldest attraction on the island, Papeete Market, sits in the heart of French Polynesia’s capital city, just a short walk from the bay. It is a colorful and stimulating place with an array of food and keepsakes. Find hats, necklaces, fruit, vegetables and traditional souvenirs with a Tahitian theme lining the shelves of the modern complex that holds the market. Bright, decorative banners and streamers help to create a festive atmosphere among the inexpensive items for sale.
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Papeete Market featuring food and markets

2. Jardins de Paofai

The Jardins de Paofai are among the most beautiful spots in all of Papeete. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of this Pacific island city and wander through the pretty gardens which stretch all along the waterfront. It is a delightful place to while away a couple of hours and get to know indigenous flora from all over French Polynesia.
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Papeete which includes a river or creek and a park

3. Robert Wan Pearl Museum

The Black Pearl Museum houses the largest Tahitian pearl in the world and is one of the only institutions in the world entirely devoted to pearls. The rare black pearl remains as exceptional today as in the fabled pirate tales and mythology. Enjoy the air of mysticism surrounding this Tahiti museum, where the cultural importance of pearls is explained through storytelling, history exhibits and works of art.
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Black Pearl Museum showing fashion

4. Papeete Town Hall

The standout building in French Polynesia’s capital city is the architectural wonder of Papeete Town Hall. This magnificent structure was built as a replica of a former royal palace. Its bright yellow façade, white columns, red roof and scenic gardens perfectly embody the French colonial style that can be seen throughout Tahiti. Notice its red-and-white clock tower, an iconic symbol that hovers over the city.
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Papeete Town Hall showing an administrative building

5. Pointe Venus Lighthouse

Point Venus Lighthouse is among the most iconic landmarks on the island of Tahiti. The elegant white structure is built on the spot where Captain Cook set up an observatory to examine the planet Venus. Capture photos of the tall, white structure, which is surrounded by palm trees and the Matavai Bay.
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Pointe Venus Lighthouse featuring a sunset and a monument

6. Museum of Tahiti and the Islands

The Museum of Tahiti is a fascinating institution that describes the history of Tahiti and the other 118 islands of French Polynesia. Learn about the customs and traditions of this intriguing part of the world. Admire the spectacular scenery of the two lagoons and the ocean that border this museum and its picturesque gardens.
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