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Tuvalu Funafuti travel guide
2 things to do in Funafuti. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Funafuti
- Teone Church — church in Vaiaku, Tuvalu (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Tuvalu Mosque — mosque in Vaiaku, Funafuti, Tuvalu (visit ≈ 30 min)
2-day Funafuti walking itinerary
Starting point: City centre. The top 2 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 23.4 km · 31,600 steps · 5 h 12 min on the way): Tuvalu Mosque
- Day 2 (≈ 23.6 km · 31,900 steps · 5 h 16 min on the way): Teone Church
Good to know before visiting Funafuti
- Warning: Traffic drives on the left.
- Warning: Emergency numbers may vary by island; get current local numbers from your accommodation.
- Warning: November to April is cyclone season; follow official alerts.
- The Australian dollar is used and ATMs are scarce; bring cash.
- Sunday is for rest and worship; many places close.
- Don't wear swimwear away from the beach; cover shoulders and knees in villages and churches.
- Plugs: I, 230V
- Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
- Tipping: Tipping isn't expected.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Tuvalu, Wikivoyage — Tuvalu, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Funafuti travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Funafuti?
- The top 2 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
- Do you tip in Funafuti?
- Tipping isn't expected.
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