• Presidency of French Polynesia - Visit the Presidential Place, a stunning colonial-style building completed in 2004. Discover insights about the government, the current President, and how French Polynesia integrates into the French Republic.
• Assembly of French Polynesia - Located on historic wetlands near the natural spring known as the Queen’s Bath, the Assembly is where representatives discuss national laws. The Assembly gardens and Queen’s Bath adjoin the French High Commissioner’s property and are open for visits on weekdays. Learn about the history of becoming part of France and its impact on daily life.
• Papeete - Depending on your preference, either drive past or stroll through Papeete. Observe the Cathedral, which stands on Polynesian wetlands once integral to their birthing traditions, and admire the remarkable street art from the Tahiti Graffiti festivals.
• Papeete Market - The Paraita open-air market, Papeete’s oldest institution, has been at its current location since 1869 and was expanded in 1987. It operates from 5 am to 4 pm Monday to Saturday, and from 4 am to 9 am on Sundays when a farmers market takes place in the streets. Enjoy a guided tour of the market’s lower level, followed by approximately 30 minutes of free time for shopping.
• Robert Wan Pearl Museum - Robert Wan pioneered the cultivation of black pearls in the lagoons of the Tuamotu and Gambier islands in French Polynesia. The museum showcases the pearl cultivation process and features an exquisite collection of pearls. Visitors can also purchase pearls in the museum shop.

• Bottled water

• Lunch

This tour begins with a pick-up from your accommodation or a designated meeting point. The town of Papeete was officially established in 1890, but its origins date back to 1820 when Pastor Crook constructed a church on the waterfront, now the site of the main Protestant church. Prior to this, the area was uninhabited, as Papeete means “water basket.” The region is abundant with natural springs, including one known as the Queen’s Bath, located in the government or Assembly gardens. Visit the Presidential Palace to learn about the government and the history of becoming French in the 1840s, and how this influences contemporary Polynesian life. Choose to drive by or walk past the street art from the Cathedral to the Papeete Town Hall, which is designed in the style of Queen Pomare VI’s palace, before enjoying a guided tour of the market’s lower level, followed by approximately 30 minutes for shopping. If desired, the tour can conclude with a brief visit to the Pearl Museum before returning to your accommodation, unless you prefer to stay in town for lunch or dinner.

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