Moorea Street Food Tour
Description
Step into the slippers of a local as we snack our way around Moorea with your local guide. Tama'a means to eat in Tahitian and we will be doing just that as you and our taste buds will discover the best local spots. During your food tour you will taste and visit authentic local finds that will offer unique flavors where locals like to eat. You will be taken off the beaten bath and discover local "snack shops" and road side fruit stands. The food in Tahiti consists of three cultures; Tahitian, Chinese, and French. On the Tama'a street food tour we will seek out hidden food gems from all three backgrounds. Guest will experience 10-12 tastings, depending on season and availability. The tour will take between 4-5 hours. We will also stop at some breathtaking sites, and get a little cultural history of the island. The tour stops in the main town of Maharepa. Come join us for a unique Moorea experience with Tahiti Food Tours, and learn about the Moorea culinary scene.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We provide pick ups in Moorea, from most major resorts, airbnb, lodges, small hotels located on the north side of the island between Te Fare Mihi and the ferry dock from the north coast only. If you are located outside this zone, please notify when booking and we will propose a meeting location that you can meet us at with your rental car or taxi. We can also arrange pick up from cruise-ship tender docks on Moorea from Opunohu bay or Pao Pao Bay tender docks. We do pick up from cruise ship docks. Upon booking please provide your cruise ship name and tender dock name. If you are staying in Tahiti and are only visiting Moorea for the day, all extras costs for transportation from Tahiti (included ferry) will be at client's own expense. When traveling from Tahiti to Moorea to join the tour, please take the 8:00am Fast ferry and we will pick you up at the Moorea terminal at 9:00am
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under the age of 12 are allowed on private tours only
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide, English and French
- Vegetarian or Vegan option is not available, as choices in Moorea are very limited. We will try our best to accommodate but no guarantees. Please advise for allergies.
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Dress code casual
- Not recommended for travelers with dietary restrictions vegan, vegetarian, gluten free
Reviews(456)
Made a was a wonderful guide who loved explaining the history and culture of French Polynesia through food! We tried things that we would not have otherwise thought to try.
We highly recommend this tour and especially to do it early in your trip. There were so many small places and unknown dishes we never would have ordered but loved. The fresh fruit with plum powder was a highlight, as was the poisson cru (of course!) and the guava pie. We enjoyed the Pacific, French and Chinese influences and I don’t think we were disappointed in a single bite. Our host, Mareva, was kind, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her homeland and its cuisine. We learnt a lot about the many cultural influences on food here and how French Polynesia became such a melting pot of foods and people. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to explore, chat and learn new things. It was the perfect amount of food for us, too - we were full but not uncomfortably so and could still go snorkelling straight after the tour. Mareva also went out of her way to give us tips such as the best places to snorkel, where the best places are to shop, where the supermarkets are and when to go. She was also kind enough to try to book us on a snorkelling tour the next day, and although she wasn’t able to she did give us three names to follow up and we successfully booked one. All in all, a wonderful and delicious day.
This is such a fantastic way to acquaint yourself with the beautiful island of Moorea! The scenery of the island, the graciousness of the people, and the flavors and freshness of the foods were equal highlights of our tour. Now we know where to go through the rest of out stay. And thank you to our guide, Heimata, for making it all happen!
While in Moorea we took a tour through Tahiti Food Tours and it did not disappoint. We chose it to learn more about local cuisine, but our tour guide and owner Heimata, shared his love of food and knowledge of the Island. Born and raised in Moorea, culinary trained in Hawaii, he shared so much about the history of this island in addition to the cuisine which has not only French and Tahitian roots but Chinese and Vietnamese as well. Highly recommend this tour, wonderful way to learn about the island and the amazing food that tells the story of its history.
This is a must do in Moorea and the earlier in your trip the better. We did this tour day 3 of our tour and now have four quaint little eating haunts, great traditional cuisine we would have never tried and really gotten into Polynesian snack culture. Our host was incredible and knowledgeable and numerous and the tour group bonded over chats about food and life and holidays. One not to miss!
The perfect way to see the north part of Moorea! Heimata was a knowledgeable tour guide and took us to the best places around town! I definitely would recommend this food tour if you’re in Moorea :)
The food tour was a very fun way to explore the Moorean culture, be introduced to new foods and restaurants, spend time with an engaging guide and tour participants, and see some more of the island. You are in capable and knowledgeable hands with this tour guide.
This is a must for the beginning of your stay on Moorea! H, our guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable and made the experience as interesting as it was delicious! He also had many recommendations for places to see, things to do & of course, where to eat (which is why it’s good to go early in your stay!). These tours fill up fast so book early (like months). We really got to know the other 6 people in our group too, which was a bonus! Definitely book this tour if you want to learn more about how food and culture are interconnected!
The food tour with Heimata was one of the most unique. informative and fun tours we have taken in any country. Heimata, self-proclaimed "half professional/half flintstone" was born and raised in Moorea and provides you with local history with a culinary twist. He is a trained chef with a sharp wit and a plethora of information. He is extremely personable and very well-loved on the island as is apparent by the welcome he receives everywhere he goes, including just driving down the road. I have to admit that a few of our family members were hesitant for this "food tour" but it is much, much more than that. He will introduce you to the local flavors, the various cultural influences and even the best "snacks" on Moorea. He was so kind that he allowed us to continue to contact him during our trip for restaurant and local activity recommendations. We whole heartly recommend Heimata and his food tour when in Moorea!!
Wonderful guide. Full of interesting information. Very friendly and made the group feel like a bunch of friends. 6 or so stops, with interesting food to try at each one.
