The 4 Best Walking Tours in French Polynesia

1.Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $158Our pick

Spend about 30 minutes walking 3 meters below Bora Bora’s lagoon surface in a special air-filled helmet. Guides such as Tama, JP, Rémi, and Sebastian help you descend, point out fish and coral, and take underwater photos. Pickup, equipment, and safety instruction are included.

“I was scared of being underwater and when I was about to go down another person was ready to come up which didn’t ease the nerves. But I did it & it was amazing the guides were very helpful.”

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2.Papeete Walking Tour – Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $60

Walk central Papeete with local guide Christian, a Tahitian who shares the city’s history, politics, family stories, markets, churches, and local customs. The private two-hour tour includes the Municipal Market, Mairie de Papeete, and French Polynesian Assembly grounds when open.

“Christian gave us a very good tour; he is passionate about Papeete and enjoys sharing history and life in French Polynesia.”

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★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $58Best value

Meet Pauline at the Papeete Tourist Office for a two-hour guided walk through Bougainville Park, the Assembly, Catholic Cathedral, municipal market, and Town Hall. Expect history, Polynesian culture, French influence, local shopping advice, and an easy pace in English, French, or Italian.

“Pauline was excellent and had a lovely personality. We learnt a lot about Tahiti’s interesting history and French heritage.”

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4.Aquablue Helmet Underwater Walking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 2h 30m · from $103

Meet Vincent and the Aquablue Moorea team, gear up in a wetsuit and water shoes, then take a 10-minute boat ride to the lagoon. You’ll spend about 30 minutes walking on the seafloor at 12 feet, breathing through a helmet as fish and stingrays move nearby.

“J’étais avec mes trois enfants, tout s’est très bien passé pour tout le monde ils étaient super content et on a passé un très bon moment malgré la pluie. Je remercie toute l’équipe avec leur gentillesse et ils te mettent super Alezes Je le recommande”

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