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Papeete Food & City Tour

73 Reviews 4.93 out of 5 stars Based on 73 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 99% of reviewers | Tahiti, French Polynesia
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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French

Overview

Experience everyday local food favorites and Papeete historical monuments.

Duration: 3-4 hours (Starts at 9:00am)
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Come and experience the modern local street food culture with Orama, as she will immerse your foodie taste buds around the Papeete municipal market and city surroundings. “Matete” means Market in Tahitian, where locals go to shop for seasonal fruits, vegetables, and fish. We will visit local vendors and taste authentic local food, such as seasonal fruits, snacks, fish dishes, juices to name a few of the delicious tastings from the three main culinary cultures: Tahitian, Chinese and French. You will experience a minimum of 10-12 tastings, depending on the season and/or availability.

We will also be visiting a few historical sites of Papeete city.

Listed price is per person.

INCLUDED : All the tastings, bottled water.

Not recommended for strong dietary restrictions such as vegan, vegetarian and gluten free.

Please notify us of any allergies when booking.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks All tastings that are preselected during the tour, about 6-8 tastings.
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

52 Rue Paul Gauguin Papeete 98715
Papeete 98714, French Polynesia

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End point

BP4588
Papeete 98713, French Polynesia

We will finish the tour at Cafe Maeva up at the municipal market of Papeete.

What To Expect

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Papeete

Come and experience the local lifestyle with us, while we take you on a food discovery of the Tahiti market place. “Matete” means Market in Tahitian, where locals go to shop for seasonal fruits, vegetables, and fish. We will visit local vendors and taste authentic food, such as seasonal fruits, snacks, fish dishes, pai, mape and other delicious tastings from the three main culinary cultures: Tahitian, Chinese and French. Guests will experience a minimum of 6-8 tastings, depending on the season and/or availability. The price indicated is per person.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Notre-Dame

Will be able to visit inside and outside of cathedral, and get a little history facts.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vaima Shopping Centre (pass by)

Will pass by with the option of visiting after the tour
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Assemblee De La Polynesie Francaise

We will visit the outside and the main entrance of the Presidential palace.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Papeete Food & City Tour?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-135362P5

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • SnacksAll tastings that are preselected during the tour, about 6-8 tastings.
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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