Things to do in Papeete
Visit Papeete
Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.
Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.
Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.
Most popular experiences in Papeete
Tours & day trips
See all 52 activitiesTOUR Safari 4X4
Private & custom tours
See all 25 activitiesPapeete Market Place
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 3 activitiesTour of the island of Tahiti and its peninsula WITH paragliding flight
Cruises & boat tours
See all 3 activitiesExcursion to Tetiaroa by Catamaran Visit Lunch Snorkeling
Adventure & outdoor
See all 4 activitiesTOUR Safari 4X4
What to do in Papeete
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Papeete Town Hall
This inspiring structure is the city’s preeminent architectural triumph with its bright colonial features, picturesque grounds and iconic clock tower.
Robert Wan Pearl Museum
One of the largest pearls ever found is displayed in this museum which is entirely dedicated to the mystical gems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.