Nadi Walking Tour: Market, Culture & Temple with Local Guide.

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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English
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Explore Nadi Town on an intimate walking tour. Discover local architecture, taste street food, visit vibrant markets, and connect with locals. Limited spaces, book your adventure today!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Five Reasons Why You Should Book This Tour!


Discover the heart of Nadi Town on this fully guided, easy-paced walking tour. It’s more than sightseeing—it’s your gateway to local culture, food, and stories that bring Fiji to life.


Tour Highlights:


• Explore the Nadi Farmers Market—walk through rows of tropical fruits, vegetables, and spices while learning about the local food culture.


• Taste Authentic Fijian Street Food—Sample delicious bites that reflect Fiji’s diverse cultural flavors.


• Discover Handcrafted Treasures—Meet local artisans and see unique crafts at the Nadi Handicraft Centre.


• Visit the Sri Subramaniya Temple—admire its striking architecture and learn the story of Fiji’s Indian heritage.


• Sacred Fijian 'tabua'—Hold Fiji’s most powerful and sacred symbols.


Led by a passionate local guide, this walking tour offers a deeper, more personal connection to the real Fiji. Spots are limited—book now and experience Nadi town like a local!



What You Get

Entry fee at the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple
Guided walking tour by our local guide.
Opportunity to taste local delicacies
Pick up/ Drop off
Food & Drink
Tips & gratuities

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

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Nadi Produce Markets

Tour a vibrant farmers market to see some of local farm and Spice produce. Learn the various root crops & vegetables traditional farming and local cooking techniques that have been passed down from generations. Learn and taste the native traditional drink called Kava and its significance in the Fijian culture. Wear around your neck the traditional local 'Tabua' a sperm whales' tooth and learn the significance in the Fijian culture as well. Here is where we begin our local fruits tasting experience. Try your taste buds as well on some delicious homemade desserts called 'Vakalolo,' This a must do part of the tour.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Handicraft Market

Exploring the local handicraft market provides a deeper understanding of Fijian cultural craftsmanship from diverse village communities. Discover authentic wood carvings, mat weavings, artwork paintings, locally designed clothing, and handmade coconut jewelry. Your guide will introduce you to the traditional cloth-making process called 'Masi,' crafted from the bark of the paper mulberry tree (Broussonetia papyrifera), also known as Tapa cloth in Fiji. Exclusively made by women, Masi holds cultural significance. Inturn your guide will explain how our national airline got its traditional logo design as well and what it represents and mean to us Fijians. You will connect with local artisans, hear their stories, and learn about the preparation and sale of each item. Uncover essential artifacts reflecting Fijian culture in this enriching experience.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple

Visit the largest Hindu Indian temple in the southern hemisphere, showcasing a rare architectural style seldom seen outside India. Inside, discover sacred statues crafted by artisans imported from India. The tour also sheds light on the initial indentured labor system that brought the first Indian workers to Fiji for cotton and sugarcane farms. Delight in Indian sweet delicacies paired with masala tea and engage in conversations with local priests about each sub-temple's functions. Gain insights into Hindu culture, traditions, and witness the creation of delectable dishes as you chat with local priests and chefs. Don't miss this unique opportunity.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Jack's of Fiji

We will make a stop at Jacks of Fiji and the Corner Café for some refreshments—why not try a cold Fijian beer while you’re there? It’s also a great chance to browse for souvenirs in the comfort of an air-conditioned store. From there, it’s just a short stroll to Tappoo’s, where our tour concludes for the day.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Tappoo Nadi Department Store, Ba Western Division, Fiji, FJ

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We meet our guests inside the store for a brief orientation before we begin our walking tour of Nadi Town. Depending on your location in Nadi, you can either take a local taxi or hop on a local bus. We look forward to seeing you here soon.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Great intro to Fiji
August 02, 2025
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Very helpful, friendly and informative guide. We had a great tour with John and would recommend it to others.

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A great start to my Fijian trip.
July 27, 2025
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John was a lovely and informative tour guide. It was great to connect with a local for the beginning of my trip. The pace was good, he explained the Fijian culture well and was happy to answer ques...read more

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Excellent guide!
July 24, 2025
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I liked the explanations from our guide. He really provided the information I needed to have a good idea about Fiji’s history and culture.

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Fantastic Tour with Maya!
June 08, 2025
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Maya Hicks was an incredible tour guide and went above and beyond to make sure this walking tour was memorable. Warm, friendly and highly knowledgeable, she took me to the Markets, shopping , to th...read more

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Best walking tour of Nadi.
May 28, 2025
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We enjoyed our tour of Nadi with John! It was very educational and he took his time explaining the culture and sites. He went above and beyond to give us the best possible tour. Thank you, Stacy an...read more

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