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Papeete Walking Tour - Tahiti History & Culture

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Tahiti, French Polynesia

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Overview

Have the ultimate Pape’ete adventure discovering the popular and forgotten stories.
With your local guide be introduce to Pape’ete lifestyle, history and culture in Tahiti. Become ambassadors of this tropical metropolis who emerged in 1818 in the North West part of Tahiti.
Where most of the guide will spend one minute, your guide will give you all the knowledges to appreciate our islands identity.
From the Tahiti Tourism visitor's bureau you will passed by the area around the Town Hall and Market place, where Christian grew up.
Then you will have have three choices for the itinerary, one will be the back of the city with religious schools and Street Art, the second will be in the center with Notre Dame Cathedral and The Taraho'i place (gouvernent area), or the sea front with the Port and the Pā'ofa'i garden.
What ever your choice this discovery will ending at the Tu Marama Place on the sea front near by two restaurants facing the bay and Mo'orea Island.
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What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Tour escort/host
  • All activities
  • Drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

N°91
Quartier du commerce, 98714 Boulevard de la Reine Pômaré, Papeete 98714, French Polynesia

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Municipal Market

THE TRADITIONAL MARKET PLACE
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mairie de Papeete

You will learn more about the colonial architecture and history of this building.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Assemblee De La Polynesie Francaise

When it's open you could access to the garden of this local institution. You will be in one of the center of the tahitian political life and also in the heart of the former land of Queen Pomare IV lands.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Hat or cap
  • Bottle of water
  • Sunglasses

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Papeete Walking Tour – Tahiti History & Culture?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-10). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-49441P3

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  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Bottle of water
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