⭐ Rated 4.7/5 · from more than 2,600 verified traveller reviews
Culture here is not a stage show bolted onto a beach holiday. The marae are stone temple platforms still standing along the coast road, the tattoo that gave every European language its word for it is Polynesian, and the ahima‘a earth oven is a cooking method rather than a performance. Food tours mostly work through Papeete and the roulottes, the food trucks that open in the evening on the waterfront.
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Ranked by the number of verified reviews, not by what anyone paid us. More than half of the most-booked trips start on Moorea, a 30 to 50 minute ferry ride from Papeete.
23 tours available · Sorted by number of verified reviews. Prices from GetYourGuide as of our last update. The current price and availability are shown on GetYourGuide before booking.
⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (35)
Embark on a guided historical and cultural tour of Moorea. Take a stroll through the forest and disvover archeological reconstitutions in virtual reality in support of the Depar…
from €100 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.7 (31)
Explore Moorea on a Quad tour. Visit pineapple fields, climb to Belvedere for views of Cook's Bay, and sample homemade jam at an agricultural school.
from €211.66 per group up to 2
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⏱ 3 - 6 hours · 4.8 (28)
Cruise across Moorea’s lagoon, snorkel among coral gardens, and enjoy a cooking class on a motu. Learn about Polynesian culture and enjoy fresh tropical fruits and drinks.
from €73.74 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 5.0 (22)
Welcome to the exotic paradise of Tahiti, where lush landscapes, turquoise waters, and vibrant culture await you on this unforgettable tour. Admire the beauty that surrounds you…
from €480 per group up to 7
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.8 (15)
Your Polynesian guide will take you on a 3-hour tour in a minivan to tell you about the history and culture of Pape'ete and to show you part of the island of Tahiti.
from €97.75 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.7 (13)
Walking tour with your Polynesian guide to discover the identity and unique character of Pape'ete and Tahiti.
from €46.75 per person
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⏱ 2 - 4 hours · 4.8 (12)
Discover Tahiti's lagoon by sailing, relax, snorkel, enjoy a snack and drinks.\nYou will sail in the turquoise waters on a traditional outrigger canoe and will be able to ta…
from €108 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 5.0 (7)
Learn the art of rum arrangé during a unique experience in Tahiti. Create your own recipe, personalize your label, and take home your 20cl bottle made by you
from €50 per person
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⏱ 4.5 hours · 5.0 (5)
Embark on a guided food tour in Moorea and savor the rich blend of Tahitian, Chinese, and French influences. Enjoy a half-day tour that will let you eat like a local.
from €126 per person
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⏱ 4.5 hours · 3.6 (5)
Discover Tahiti’s 6 must-see highlights, island stories, traditions and local life. You may also enjoy a special local moment, such as a product tasting or cultural immersion.
from €84 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.5 (4)
Experience the beauty of Tahiti on a private half-day introductory tour of this idyllic island. Discover lush tropical landscapes, and immerse yourself in Tahiti’s rich culture…
from €524.64 per group up to 7
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⏱ 5 - 8 hours · 5.0 (3)
Discover Tahiti on a guided tour with Lydia who came for 3 days and married a Tahitian 30 years ago. See the black sand beach at Point Venus, and explore the Water Gardens of Va…
from €587.95 per group up to 8
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⏱ 4.5 hours · 5.0 (3)
Explore Tahiti's lagoon with a biologist guide, identify species on tablets, and observe turtles. Finish with an authentic raw fish dish with coconut milk on a sandbank.
from €171.86 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.1 (2)
Explore Mo’orea on a guided circle island tour. Visit the Mo’orea Fruit Juice Factory, see Polynesian marae temples, and learn about the island’s history and culture.
from €40.14 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (1)
Explore Moorea in a different way. Embark on an electric motorcycle adventure in the heart of the Opunohu Valley, surrounded by unspoiled nature, incredible landscapes and uniqu…
from €170 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.0 (1)
At night, and like an open-air museum, come and discover the history of Papeete and Polynesian culture with a two-hour tour featuring photos projected onto urban structures.
from €60 per person
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Premium getaway: immersion in the heart of the fenua. Double discovery: scuba diving and snorkeling in a single adventure. Under the water and on the water, experience the best…
from €379.91 per person
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⏱ 4 - 8 hours 0
Join a fishing trip in Tahiti aboard a traditional Poti Marara. Fish for marlin, tuna, mahi mahi, and wahoo with an experienced local captain and all essential fishing equipment…
from €450 per group up to 1
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⏱ 1 hour 0
Treat yourself to an authentic immersion through a cultural workshop.
from €45.23 per person
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⏱ 4 hours 0
Discover a unique tour that combines the best of Papeete with the elegance of the Robert Wan Pearl Museum
from €126.64 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours 0
Welcome cocktail, tasting of the 5 Mana'o vintages, Polynesian know-how and conviviality, accompanied by small local snacks, in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
from €42 per person
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⏱ 4 hours 0
The Tahitian oven, or 'ahimā'a (composed of ahi for fire and mā'a for food), is a traditional method of stewing food in a hole dug in the ground. We invite you to ex…
from €153.77 per person
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⏱ 2 hours 0
With your local guide, discover the pre-European culture and colonial history of Polynesia through the collection of the Museum of Tahiti and the Islands.
from €70 per person
Check availability →Culture and food tours come in three shapes. The shortest are in Papeete: a two-hour walking tour, a two-hour guided visit of the Museum of Tahiti and the Islands, and a two-hour evening tour that projects photos onto the city’s buildings. A three-hour minivan tour reaches beyond the town centre. Private half-day tours run five hours for a group of up to seven.
The next shape is hands-on. On Moorea there is a four-hour cooking workshop built around the ahima‘a oven, ending with dinner, a food tour of about four and a half hours with tastings, and a three-hour lagoon cruise that includes a cooking class on a motu. On Tahiti you can spend an hour making your own rum arrangé and labelling the bottle. These suit anyone who wants to take something home besides photos.
Couples often prefer the evening Papeete tour or a private tour, while families with children may find the one- to three-hour sessions easier to fit in. If you get seasick, stick to the Papeete tours and the workshops; the cruises are the ones on the water. Several tours here start on Moorea, so plan for the ferry from Papeete, and check the meeting point and the tour language before you book.
Before you book: Marae are sacred sites, not ruins to climb on. A guided visit is worth more than a self-drive stop here, because the difference between a platform you may walk on and one you may not is not signposted in a way visitors can read.
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Three Papeete listings take two hours: a walking tour of the city, a guided visit of the Museum of Tahiti and the Islands, and an evening tour with photos projected onto buildings. Pick the museum for pre-European history, the walk for a first orientation, and the evening tour if your days are already full.
Both. The ahima‘a cooking workshop, the Polynesian food tour and the lagoon cruise with a cooking class all take place on Moorea, which means a ferry ride of 30 to 50 minutes from Papeete. The one-hour rum arrangé workshop is on Tahiti, so it is the easier choice if you stay near Papeete.
Private half-day tours are priced per group of up to seven and last five hours, so the cost per person drops as your party grows. A three-hour minivan tour is priced per person. Compare both for your party size, and decide whether you want to set the pace and the stops yourself.
from €66 · Available today
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