Walk Nadi with a Local: Culture, Stories & Everyday Fiji.
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
This is not a checklist tour—it’s a walk into everyday Fiji.
Led by a local guide with over 18 years of experience in Fiji’s tourism industry, this small-group walking experience offers a deeper understanding of Nadi through personal stories, local interactions, and cultural insight.
We explore the town on foot, visiting the local market and important cultural landmarks such as the Sri Subramaniya Temple, while discussing history, faith, migration, and modern life in Fiji today.
Group sizes are kept small to allow real conversation, flexibility, and connection. You’ll have time to ask questions, meet locals, and learn simple words in the local language.
This experience is ideal for travelers who want to understand Fiji beyond the resort—and is best done early in your stay.
This experience is ideal for:
– Curious travelers seeking cultural understanding.
– First-time visitors wanting orientation.
– Small groups and couples.
– Guests who value local businesses and ethical travel.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All participants need to find their way to the meeting point.
We have two; tour departure times at 10am and 1pm.
Meeting point is outside of Tappoos Shopping Complex, main street Nadi town.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing and bring a hat.
Note a minimum of 2 participants are required to operate any tour departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Nadi Produce Markets
Walk through the vibrant Nadi Farmers Market, where locals shop for fresh produce, seafood, spices, and everyday ingredients. This stop offers insight into local food culture, seasonal produce, and daily life, showing how markets connect community, culture, and economy.
Handicraft Market
Explore a local handicraft and art center featuring traditional Fijian carvings, tapa cloth, jewelry, and handmade souvenirs. Learn how local crafts reflect cultural identity, storytelling, and village traditions, while supporting local artisans and small businesses.
What‘s Included
Experience the town at a relaxed pace, ideal for your first days in Fiji.
Walk Nadi with a local guide who shares lived stories, not scripts.
Entry fee into the temple is included.
Gain cultural confidence to explore Fiji respectfully and independently.
Learn how culture, faith, and history shape everyday life in Fiji.
Opportunity to taste local delicacies and fruits at the market.
Pick up/ Drop off
Food & Drink
Tips & gratuities
Options
Private Tour - Option
Private Tour - Option.
Shared Price
Reviews
58 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great walking tour with a very knowlegable and personal local guide
numedpick,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was an excellent guide, explaining all the expected sites we visited and history and how Nadi has developed. It is a walking tour and it was quite hot and humid the day we went, but it was well worth the time spent. John took time to care for us as if we were family!
Highly recommend! Exceeded expectations!
Malavika R,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was an excellent guide, full of information about the history, culture and current affairs of Fiji. An experienced and retired member of the Fijian tourist industry, he gave us a lot of information during the tour and also answered all of our questions. He was also kind and flexible when we stopped to get a snack, which we appreciated immensely. We highly recommend this tour on your first or second day in fiji to start your trip with a helpful orientation to the country and town and if you want to feel like a local friend is taking you around their town. Thank you so much John!
Nadi city tour
Gail M,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Maya our tour guide was great. In 2 hours she gave us a in-depth talk about Fijian life. A great experience in Nadi Fiji.
Great wee tour about the...
Dora T,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great wee tour about the history of fiji, also the temple and if you want to have a chilled day around the markets this is a nice tour
AMAZING!!!!
L4237JUashleyg,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing tour, very knowledgeable, engaging, and kind person. I would definitely recommend going if considering. Tried different food/drinks as well!! I went with my friend and we both left so happy!
Highly informative Walking tour
Kylie S,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maya was our tour guide and was very informative and answered honestly all of our questions. Highly recommend this tour to give a locals unbiased perspective and if you are right on time.
Great insight of local culture.and its history
T9205CSgregd,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A most knowledgeable guide with a good foundation of understanding for explaining the local culture. Answered questions about the native foods and diets and how different influences from other nationalities caused a growing variety over time. Discussed the diversity of today's religious makeup in the population with knowledge of the history and patterns of immigration and their causes. The guide also seemed to have a good knowledge of the history of native crafts and their importance in today's culture. Was also able to explain how the spread out pattern of 300 plus islands over 1000's of acres with helped create the current system of government and society.
Nadi on foot
Road07251977985,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Whenever i travel to a new city i like to see the sites on foot. Maya showed me trough the Nadi food and craft markets and the Hindu Temple. Maya was a brilliant. She was informative, friendly, answered all my questions confidently. I felt completely safe and had a unique peak into the people's Fiji. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this tour.
Nadi Walking Tour - a great experience
robertdE1232JM,,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was good. We were invited into the temple by one of the priests, at a time when we weren’t meant to be there. He even allowed photos and a photo with him. The markets were interesting. Our guide was a delightful lady, very helpful, very knowledgeable.
Great intro to the local Fiji
Monisha S,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyable couple of hours with John, our very knowledgeable guide. The market and the delicious fresh fruit a highlight!
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