1Perfect nowPlace Vai’ete and its food trucksIn the evening🚶 2 min walk
Facing the harbor, food trucks set up there in the evening: local cuisine at low prices, family-friendly atmosphere.
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What to see in Papeete on foot
The places everyone looks for upon arrival, ranked from closest to farthest from the cruise ship dock in Papeete.
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2Perfect nowTourist Office (Fare Manihini)During the day🚶 3 min walk
On the waterfront, near the dock: maps, tips, and info on excursions.
3Perfect nowPapeete Market (Mapuru a Paraita)In the morning🚶 4 min walk
In the heart of the city: fruits, flowers, fish, monoi, pareos, and handicrafts on the upper floor. The most lively early in the morning.
4Perfect nowBougainville ParkDuring the day🚶 5 min walk
Shaded garden in the heart of the city, just a short walk from the waterfront: a cool break between visits.
5Perfect nowPapeete CathedralDuring the day🚶 5 min walk
The Papeete cathedral, right in the city center, just a few minutes from the market.
6Perfect nowPapeete City HallDuring the day🚶 5 min walk
Colonial-style city hall, inspired by the former palace of Queen Pomare.
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Paofai GardensLate afternoon🚶 7 min walk
Beachfront stroll: in the late afternoon, va’a (canoe) rowers train there.
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Place To’ataDuring the day🚶 13 min walk
Grand seaside esplanade, stage for Heiva performances in July.
9Perfect nowMusée de Tahiti et des ÎlesDuring the day🛵 11 km
In Punaauia: Polynesian history and culture, in a garden facing the lagoon. By taxi or by bus.
Hungry, need a pharmacy or a scooter?Addresses open now near the dock, with walking time.
Port guide: Papeete →Did you know
💱 CurrencyPacific Franc (XPF): 1 € = 119.33 F. Cash is useful at the market and food trucks.
🗣 Two words« Ia ora na » for hello, « Māuruuru » for thank you. It's always appreciated.
☀️ SunHat, water, and sunscreen: the sun is strong, even on cloudy days.
🚑 Emergency servicesSAMU 15 · Police 17 · Firefighters 18.
Frequently asked questions
What to see on foot in Papeete from the dock?
Closest to the cruise ship dock in Papeete: Place Vai’ete and its food trucks (2 min), Tourism Office (Fare Manihini) (3 min), Papeete Market (Mapuru a Paraita) (4 min), Bougainville Park (5 min), Papeete Cathedral (Notre-Dame de Papeete) (5 min). Times are given on foot, in a straight line.
Is the Papeete market far from the cruise ship dock?
No: about 4 minutes on foot. It is open Monday to Saturday during the day, and on Sunday early in the morning, when the atmosphere is most local.
What currency is used in French Polynesia?
The Pacific Franc (XPF). Its exchange rate with the euro is fixed: 1 € = 119.33 F. Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere, but bring cash for food trucks and the market.
Are shops open on Sundays?
Many close on Sunday, except in the morning. Check our page « Open on Sunday » for addresses that are open.
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