Top Things to do in Nuku'alofa
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What to do and see in Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Nuku'alofa, Tonga including Ancient Tonga, Whale Swim, Fish & Dive Tours, Deep Blue Diving, Free Church of Tonga, Centenary Church, Talamahu Markets, Island Glow, Teta Tours and Travel Ltd, Royal Tombs, Kingdomkoffie.
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1. Ancient Tonga
Overall Ratings
5 based on 46 reviews
While you are in Tonga, make sure that your first stop is to Ancient Tonga.. Here we will introduce you to the culture. We provide you with a tour that touches on the importance of our dress codes. How we make the most valuable treasures. We show you where we make our Traditional meals, what traditional plants we use for medicine and we will share our stories about the Kava and much more. With all the important things you will learn, you will find it very useful when you travel through out Tonga. Once you have been to Ancient Tonga you will understand and observe the traditions with more appreciation when you travel through the island.
Reviewed By Erin M
I thoroughly recommend visiting Ancient Tonga when you visit this island paradise!
This is a family run business, who really care about it's visitors and who know a lot about Tongan history.
They do various shows and demonstrations that are really entertaining and are quite happy to answer any questions and pose for numerous photos.
I'm so glad we went there on our holiday. It was the highlight of our trip!
2. Whale Swim, Fish & Dive Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Yes, in Tongatapu, from July to Nov, you can have an amazing experience to swim with the gentle giants, Humpback whales.We are the professional whale swim and dive tour operator in Tongatapu with over 20 + years local knowledge and experience. We invite you to join us for a fast, safe & comfortable day trip on our custom built whale watching/diving boat. We provide wetsuits and new snorkeling gear for all our whale swim trips. The latest scuba diving equipment is also available for hire. We cater to small groups of 8 passengers only to ensure maximum interaction with the whales. Our trips are normally for the whole day and include lunch and refreshments. Find more information by our website or contact us by email.
Reviewed By dolly1981
Helpful and easy booking assistance in advance. Small groups and fun guys who were able to find us a lot of whales cooperative to have a swim with us
I felt safe in their boat and the crew had good experience and local guides
Mind blowing experience definitely recommend.
3. Deep Blue Diving
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Our deep oceans and pristine aqua green blue waters, is home to healthy soft and hard corals, a variety of small fishes, lion fish, moray eels, puffer fish, angel fish, wrasses, and larger animals turtles, white tip, leopard, grey nurse sharks, schools of baracudas. Diving is superb all year round. Water Temp 24 degrees, 12 - 40 meters visibility. Relaxing drift, wall, wreck dives.
Reviewed By themadster
We had a fantastic time on our whale swim tour! Two of us had never even snorkelled before and the crew were very accommodating of this. It was relatively easy to pick up and we did not need any previous skills. We ended up seeing several whales, including a baby with its mother. The included lunch was great and all the gear we used was good quality. The only downside to the whole day was the slight seasickness, but this is unavoidable!
4. Free Church of Tonga
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Rob M - Adelaide, Australia
It's believed the Free Church of Tonga (FCT) was instituted by King Tupou the First in the early 1800's. Other christian churches then followed. The FCT have churches all around the Kingdom of Tonga. As almost everything is closed in Tonga on Sundays, except the churches, it's a great experience to go past, or enter the churches to hear the glorious singing & observe the locals of all ages in their 'Sunday Best'
5. Centenary Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
6. Talamahu Markets
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By EvaLady - Hillsboro, Oregon
From back in the day to today this place has always been bustling with life. This was the hub where you could sell your fruits or your wares and catch up on life with all the other people and learn the news. Outside of the market there are old timers playing checkers and bingo is just 3 blocks down. The bus depot is around the corner and a block away. Police station and supermarket are also across the street. Everything was built around here. You can get the best deals on your souvenirs or your fruit. The prettiest mats to wear or flowers for your hair. You can literally find everything you need here. The prices are cheap you are open to haggle if you wish but it is definitely a big part of history see it on a saturday and it's even busier than any other day.
7. Island Glow
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By amytng
We did a 90mins treatment package (massage, scrub and wrap) with them. My partner and myself agreed we only enjoy their massage service. I think next time we will opt for massage. After scrub there is no shower for us, they just clean using towels...MoreHello, and thanks for your feedback. The building of a luxurious bathroom is definitely part of our phase 2 plans!
8. Teta Tours and Travel Ltd
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Tongan Owned Company started since 1967 by Sione Matekihefuka Lemoto with the support of his father, brothers and sisters.He pioneered Tourism in Tonga and we are very passionate about our tours and everything we do ...
Reviewed By agape2000 - Auckland, New Zealand
We booked this tour company as we were visiting Nuku'alofa on a cruise ship and the shore tours were really expensive. Our guides Sela and Vaka were lovely and made us feel very welcome. Vaka is a skilled orator who was able to give us lots of information about places we were visiting. They took us to see the spectacular blowholes, and gave us information about haggling with people and their market stalls. We then went to the Haamonga, to gas Stonehenge, and then went to Anahulu cave.mthis cave was a spectacular cavern, with steps inside. You wander in past stalactites, and stalagmites, then there is a huge fresh water pool. It was wonderful. We then went to see the fruit bats which were incredible. When we asked for traditional Tongan food for lunch, they took us to a place in town. On appearances it didn't look great, but tasted ok, and we never got sick. Had an enjoyable day with Teta Tours. They offer a range of tours at great prices ( we paid $135 Tongan pagaa, for one adult and three children for the day). We were thrilled
9. Royal Tombs
Overall Ratings
3 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By salupm1 - Provo, Utah
Because the gates are kept locked, you can't get close enough to appreciate their beauty and historical value. There is not any guest area where you can learn about the history of the kings, so you are mostly left wondering what you have seen.
10. Kingdomkoffie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Suli and Toa L
I love the taste of Tongan coffee, which is widely available in Nuku'alofa's coffee shops. I would recommend Kingdom Koffie look at selling coffee bags or pods which are more commonly used overseas. There is a limited availability at shops in Tonga and this could be a great future export as the west seeks more exotic flavours.
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