Tonga: 1-Hour Nukualofa City Tour｜Tonga

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Visit the main places in Nukualofa and learn the history behind them.

• Royal Palace - The Royal Tongan Palace of the Tongan Monarchy is located in the heart of the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga, Nuku’alofa. The royal wooden kauri building was constructed in 1864 as part of the modernization of Tonga by its first king, Tupou I. The royal residence remains the main residence for the royal family and the surrounding compound are inclusive to the sacred royal compound.
• Royal Tombs - The Royal Tombs of the Tupou Royal family are situated on the grounds of the Mala'ekula (Red Ground). Following the death of King Siaosi (George) Tupou I in 1893, a Royal tomb was built. He was embalmed for two months while the tomb was prepared.
• Talamahu Market - One of Nuku’alofa’s most interesting sights is Talamahu, the kingdom’s main fresh-produce hub. You’ll find produce in handmade woven-frond baskets, branches of bananas, colourful pyramids of weighed-out produce and a few food stands – plus excellent Tongan arts and crafts. It’s a hive of activity, particularly on Saturday mornings.
• The Langafonua Handicrafts Centre is ideally located in the heart of Nuku'alofa in Tongatapu and stocks the best range of traditional Tongan handicrafts and fine arts. Craft work is embedded in the Tongan culture and the Centre was set up to preserve these ancient skills and promote Tongan handicrafts. Available is a range of unique, handmade items such as traditional tapa cloth and tapa crafts, woven crafts from Pandanus leaves, Tongan jewellery, wood carvings and more, all made locally and reflecting the proud culture and heritage of the Kingdom.