Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Papeete January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Papeete Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Papeete.dx2865)[Hotels in Papeete](https://expedia.ca/Papeete-Hotels.d2865.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Papeete](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Papeete.d2865.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Papeete Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Papeete.d2865.Car-Rental-Guide)[Papeete Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Papeete.d2865.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Papeete ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Papeete Types of activities [Papeete travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Papeete.dx2865) ![Papeete](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/495000/495461-papeete.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Papeete Town Hall featuring a park and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65650-Tahiti.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Papeete Market which includes markets and interior views as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/230000/230562-Tahiti.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Papeete Market featuring flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/230000/230305-Society-Islands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Papeete featuring kayaking or canoeing, a bay or harbour and cruising](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/230000/230620-Tahiti.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Papeete Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Papeete has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Papeete is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Papeete to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Papeete Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Papeete. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Papeete attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Papeete ### Tours & day trips [See all 42 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1662572/b978838e-d606-41e2-824d-f0a8072d5f99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast 5h 10/10 8 reviews Free cancellation available CA $110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-tour.a1662572.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49329494/e6b81bfa-0ced-45ec-8d70-f3011fa86dd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments 3h 45m 10/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available CA $188 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![4x4 Safari Tour in the Heart of Tahiti Waterfall Authentic Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50081365/41f47c1a-f976-4596-b883-c987dd707e74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4x4 Safari Tour in the Heart of Tahiti Waterfall Authentic Nature 8h Free cancellation available CA $191 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/4x4-safari-tour-in-the-heart-of-tahiti-waterfall-authentic-nature.a50081365.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4x4 Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46297874/1ee051a4-b6c0-4385-b500-fe974a1826d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4x4 Safari 8h 1m 8.6/10 7 reviews Free cancellation available CA $186 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-tahitis-mana-during-safari-crossing-island-tour.a46297874.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tro...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5199636/df3cdb05-4b86-4429-b2f7-18bdbfadb6ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tro... 2h Free cancellation available CA $152 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-lagoon-discovery-wrecks-coral-gardens-and-tropical-fishies.a5199636.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Tahiti: Unique Tahiti West Coast Full Day Tour to Teahupoo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48946457/84502107-2a38-490c-a5ea-212c5b3adfe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tahiti: Unique Tahiti West Coast Full Day Tour to Teahupoo 8h Free cancellation available CA $356 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tahiti-unique-west-coast-full-day-tour-to-teahupoo.a48946457.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Sunset sailing trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49329359/f22dd86b-2ee8-47be-aea8-9099e7ea8c1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset sailing trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti 2h Free cancellation available CA $175 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunrise-or-sunset-tour-on-the-tahiti-lagoon.a49329359.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Tahiti Lagoon Vaimareva Private Boat cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46511318/65cf8457-1f89-4eab-83e1-a5533b578354.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tahiti Lagoon Vaimareva Private Boat cruise 3h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $583 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/vaimareva-private-boat-tour-tahiti.a46511318.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Reef Adventure with Turtles, Rays and Sharks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5210578/ba6241de-8321-4ea3-9c07-28df96af04f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Reef Adventure with Turtles, Rays and Sharks 2h Free cancellation available CA $152 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-reef-adventure-with-turtles-rays-and-sharks.a5210578.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Tahiti island: 4 hours Snorkelling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47966308/e5103228-f8e5-47d5-89bc-75c39a631a1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tahiti island: 4 hours Snorkelling Tour 4h Free cancellation available CA $245 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tahiti-island-4-hours-snorkelling-tour.a47966308.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 24 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Tahiti Lagoon Vaimareva Private Boat cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46511318/65cf8457-1f89-4eab-83e1-a5533b578354.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tahiti Lagoon Vaimareva Private Boat cruise 3h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $583 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/vaimareva-private-boat-tour-tahiti.a46511318.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Tahiti 4x4 Mountain Safari – Private Shore Tour 4 Hours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51062904/62b61725-0a28-4c33-80f4-b8275ec97592.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tahiti 4x4 Mountain Safari – Private Shore Tour 4 Hours 4h CA $217 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tahiti-4x4-mountain-safari-private-shore-tour-4-hours.a51062904.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Tahiti Volcanic Adventure Full Day Private Shore Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51062924/25349d93-c4af-4c03-89c7-6cb0be9ec277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tahiti Volcanic Adventure Full Day Private Shore Tour 7h 30m CA $312 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tahiti-volcanic-adventure-full-day-private-shore-tour.a51062924.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Papeete and Tahiti Historical and Cultural Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47477610/5f9dda5e-fa81-481b-9c93-35be55b36bd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Papeete and Tahiti Historical and Cultural Tour 3h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $186 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/papeete-and-tahiti-historical-and-cultural-tour.a47477610.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Amazing attractions of Tahiti charming island – Private half day circle tou...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49162562/7d51bbab-d678-4d2b-862f-a2fac896bf07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Amazing attractions of Tahiti charming island – Private half day circle tou... 5h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $807 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/amazing-attractions-of-tahiti-charming-island-private-half-day-circle-tour.a49162562.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Papeete Market Place](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46987400/536598c9-22af-4105-94fa-6a861adaf5e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Papeete Market Place 3h CA $275 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/papeete-market-place.a46987400.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Private 2 Hour Walking Tour in Papeete](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48964137/f0d3fee9-9a10-49cd-972a-1eb5f6d97991.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private 2 Hour Walking Tour in Papeete 2h Free cancellation available CA $181 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-2-hour-walking-tour-in-papeete.a48964137.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Private sunset in Tahiti - marriage proposal or celebration](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50756326/e0927f33-f1e8-4453-bebb-078ba3d416a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private sunset in Tahiti - marriage proposal or celebration 2h CA $974 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-sunset-in-tahiti-marriage-proposal-or-celebration.a50756326.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Private Half Day Sailing Excursion on the Lagoon of Tahiti](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49346498/0960a219-5411-4a08-ba6b-16c9a9bb8064.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Half Day Sailing Excursion on the Lagoon of Tahiti 3h 45m Free cancellation available CA $678 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-half-day-excursion-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49346498.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Tahiti: Tour of the East or West Coast (Half Day)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4443454/3f41539a-ffed-4c27-a755-6f564efa6fca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tahiti: Tour of the East or West Coast (Half Day) 4h 6/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $765 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/visit-of-tahiti-4-hours-half-day.a4443454.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) ![Tahiti: Full Day Island Tour with Paragliding](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4443481/6228bfe7-f072-47a1-a1d9-6673093f21fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tahiti: Full Day Island Tour with Paragliding 8h Free cancellation available CA $2,087 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunset-cocktail-and-black-sand-beach.a4443481.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Tahiti: Full Day Tour with Taxi Boat (Teahupoo)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4227865/20a246b6-2747-4744-9e84-78d5e604ff06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tahiti: Full Day Tour with Taxi Boat (Teahupoo) 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,670 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/island-tour-6-hours-day.a4227865.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ![Tour of the island and Peninsula WITH Paragliding and Taxi Boat (Teahupoo)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2705961/f4ec86df-88c3-4856-b557-c0f3efa0b1c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour of the island and Peninsula WITH Paragliding and Taxi Boat (Teahupoo) 8h Free cancellation available CA $2,365 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wedding-in-papeete-tahiti.a2705961.activity-details?&rid=2865&location=Papeete&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Papeete | Number of things to do | 49 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [2 Hour Papeete Walking Tour (shared)](/things-to-do/2-hour-papeete-walking-tour.a48556353.activity-details): CA $81 | | Top 5 things to do | [5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast](/things-to-do/half-day-tour.a1662572.activity-details)[Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tro...](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-lagoon-discovery-wrecks-coral-gardens-and-tropical-fishies.a5199636.activity-details)[Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Reef Adventure with Turtles, Rays and Sharks](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-reef-adventure-with-turtles-rays-and-sharks.a5210578.activity-details)[Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details)[TAHITI Mountain 4x4 Safari - Full day (Lunch NOT included)](/things-to-do/4-wheel-drive-mountain-safari-full-day-tour.a344710.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tro...](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-lagoon-discovery-wrecks-coral-gardens-and-tropical-fishies.a5199636.activity-details)[Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Reef Adventure with Turtles, Rays and Sharks](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-reef-adventure-with-turtles-rays-and-sharks.a5210578.activity-details)[Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details)[Sunset sailing trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti](/things-to-do/sunrise-or-sunset-tour-on-the-tahiti-lagoon.a49329359.activity-details)[Papeete Walking Tour - Tahiti](/things-to-do/papeete-walking-tour.a1699425.activity-details) | | With kids | [Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details)[TAHITI Mountain 4x4 Safari - Full day (Lunch NOT included)](/things-to-do/4-wheel-drive-mountain-safari-full-day-tour.a344710.activity-details)[Sunset sailing trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti](/things-to-do/sunrise-or-sunset-tour-on-the-tahiti-lagoon.a49329359.activity-details)[Papeete Walking Tour - Tahiti](/things-to-do/papeete-walking-tour.a1699425.activity-details)[Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4x4 Safari](/things-to-do/discover-tahitis-mana-during-safari-crossing-island-tour.a46297874.activity-details) | ## What to do in Papeete --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Papeete ![Papeete Market featuring food and markets](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65651-Tahiti.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Papeete Market Divine aromas, delightful tastes and a sea of color stir the senses in this traditional marketplace full of exotic fruit, tropical fish and handmade artifacts. [](https://expedia.ca/Papeete-Market-Papeete.d502992.Vacation-Attraction) ![Papeete showing a garden and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/231000/231047-P---Fa-I-Gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jardins de Paofai Enjoy the serenity and beauty of these botanical gardens in the heart of Papeete as you take advantage of the leisure and sporting facilities. [](https://expedia.ca/Jardins-De-Paofai-Papeete.d553248621526965307.Vacation-Attraction) ![Black Pearl Museum which includes fashion](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65717-Black-Pearl-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Robert Wan Pearl Museum One of the largest pearls ever found is displayed in this museum which is entirely dedicated to the mystical gems. [](https://expedia.ca/Robert-Wan-Pearl-Museum-Papeete.d6108612.Vacation-Attraction) ![Papeete Town Hall showing an administrative building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65745-Papeete-Town-Hall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Papeete Town Hall This inspiring structure is the city’s preeminent architectural triumph with its bright colonial features, picturesque grounds and iconic clock tower. [](https://expedia.ca/Papeete-Town-Hall-Papeete.d6108616.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cathedrale de L\'lmmaculee Conception featuring a church or cathedral and religious elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65691-Cathedrale-De-Llmmaculee-Conception.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Notre Dame Cathedral Explore a red-and-yellow cathedral, which is the oldest Catholic church in Tahiti and serves as a symbol of French colonial presence from the 1800s. [](https://expedia.ca/Notre-Dame-Cathedral-Papeete.d6108614.Vacation-Attraction) ![Parc Bougainville featuring a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65723-Parc-Bougainville.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parc Bougainville This tropical park is home to exotic flora and an historic statue. It is an ideal spot for a picnic in the shade of a banyan tree. [](https://expedia.ca/Parc-Bougainville-Papeete.d6108618.Vacation-Attraction) ![Place Jacques Chirac featuring general coastal views and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65748-Place-Jacques-Chirac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Place Jacques Chirac This park conveys a profound political statement in protest and memorial of the nuclear tests carried out over a period of 30 years in French Polynesia. [](https://expedia.ca/Place-Jacques-Chirac-Papeete.d6108620.Vacation-Attraction) #### Port de Papeete Explore the waterfront in Papeete with a trip to Port de Papeete. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.ca/Port-De-Papeete-Papeete.d553248635146342008.Vacation-Attraction) #### Papeete Ferry Terminal Explore the waterfront in Papeete with a trip to Papeete Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Papeete-Ferry-Terminal-Papeete.d886198837681823744.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Papeete ![Photo by Marixa Schroeder](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3ec372538bbfa7e8a24073acf8d2278c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pirae ![Photo by Life Outside the Box](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4133021aba2266af2f789e2a9a4c56c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Faaa ![Tahiti](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65647-Tahiti.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pā'ōfa'i ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Papeete worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Papeete? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Papeete? ### Is three days enough to stay in Papeete? ### Is Papeete a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Papeete with kids? > - [Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details) > - 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