The 4 Best Historical Tours in French Polynesia

1.4WD History & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $72Our pick

Bora Bora 4x4 tour featuring WWII sites, ancient temple legends, scenic lookouts, and a pareu workshop with fruit and water.

“The tour around Bora Bora and the history explained was very interesting. Our tour guide Matanono was very nice and answered all our questions and showed us a lot of different fruits and plants found in the area. The stops along the way had beautiful views all over the island as well. We can recommend this tour for sure!”

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2.Land and Sea cultural tour to discover traditions, heritage and the lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $173

Guided land and sea day in Moorea with a lagoon motorboat, snorkeling stops, lunch included, and a private Polynesian cultural center visit.

“Très bon accueil du capitaine et guide. Avons passé une excellente journée et avons pu découvrir le lagon ainsi que la culture polynésienne. Plongée et baignade dans le lagon en compagnie des raies. Visite du centre culturel de MOOREA Read more”

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3.Tahiti Private Half Day Tour. Nature, history and culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 5 hours · from $565

A private 5-hour Tahiti tour with an air-conditioned van, headset guide commentary, and stops from marae temples to black-sand beaches and waterfalls.

“Saw all the sights there were to see. Went on a Sunday…. No traffic or crowds”

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4.Papeete and Tahiti Historical and Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $139Top rated

A small-group, personalized tour of Papeete and Tahiti culture, with free-entry stops, pickup, and a local guide who makes history human.

“Customized to our physical stamina and interests. Very knowledgeable and personable. Very positive experience”

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