Lagos
is an economic powerhouse
is not all palm trees and sunsets
Welcome to Lagos
The economic and cultural powerhouse of the country thanks to an influx of oil money, Lagos has an exploding arts and music scene that will keep your yansh engaged far past dawn. If you're headed to Nigeria, you'll have no choice but to jump right in.
Top experiences in Lagos
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Lagos activities
Lekki Conservation Centre Private Tour from Lagos
Your tour begins with a complimentary pick-up from your centrally located hotel in Lagos. Enjoy your ride to the Lekki Conservation Centre.On arrival, you will begin with a scenic walk through the nature reserve. Spot monkeys and birds in the towering trees as you make your way through the woods on a rustic wooden walkway to the 401 meter Canopy Walkway. Walk on the wild side as you climb across six suspended canopy bridges on the longest canopy walkway in Africa. Gosh as the park ranger displays acrobatics on the bridge and soak up the amazing panoramic views from above the tree tops at 22.5 feet above ground level. Wind down after the adventure with a tour of the rest of the conservation centre. Visit the fish ponds and play human size chess if you please. Your tour ends with light refreshments at a picnic in the grassland area of the park after which you will be given a complimentary ride back to your hotel.
Historic Day Tour of Badagry Town from Lagos
The origin of Badagry could be traced back to the period when people lived along the Coast of Gberefu and this area later gave birth to the town of Badagry. Badagry – the 2nd largest commercial town in Lagos State – is located in the western tip of Lagos city and about an hour drive from Lagos main land. The tour activities includes notable places of interest to be visited which includes; Mobee family slave trade relics museum Badagry heritage museum Badagry slave port The point of no return Badagry slave market Seriki Abass brazillian baracoon Agia tree monument Early missionaries cemetery Visit to the first storey building in Nigeria Breakfast/lunch inclusive Fully airconditioned transport shuttle.
Makoko Floating Village Tour
Your tour begins with pick up at 10am from your hotel. You will be driven to the floating village of Makoko where you will hop aboard a canoe boat to wade through the fishing village on stilts which is home to over 100,000 people. Learn about the community as your local tour guide takes you to the Baale's (Chief's) house, the primary school, and churches, pointing out the way of life of the community. After the 90 mins tour, you will be taken for lunch at Terra Kulture, Yellow Chilli or Nok, to get a taste of local Nigerian delicacy. (Meal not included)
Tye & Dye Making Class
Begin your day of art and craft with pick up at your hotel at 10am. You will be taken to the Nike Art Gallery where you will embark on a guided tour of the amazing collection of contemporary and traditional art. Soak up the creativity of different artists while on the tour. If you are lucky you will have a chance to meet the incredible Mama Nike, an artist and the founder and owner of gallery. After the tour you will engage in a 1 hour Tie and Dye making class. You will be taught the art of tying and dying fabrics to create different colorful patterns. You will then be guided by an art instructor on how to make yours. Tie, dye and create your own colorful fabrics to take home to friends. You will be dropped off at your hotel after the workshop. All art materials for the workshop will be provided for you. Come with your creativity!
Lagos Island Tour By Keke
Lagos state is steeped in history and Lagos Island, the Central Business District, is still very reminiscent of its colonial past and Afro-Brazillian influence. Begin your tour with pick up from your hotel at 8am. You shall avoid the hustle and bustle of the busy markets of Lagos Island on this Sunday half day tour. You will take a short ride from your hotel in a Keke, Lagos' signature yellow tricycles that is a basic means of public transportation in the state. You will ride the Keke with your host and guide to Lagos Island where you will commence a walking tour through the colonial streets of downtown Lagos. Your tour will begin at Freedom Park, a former prison in the colonial era now turned leisure park, from where you will walk down Broad Street, to the former Independence Square spotting buildings such as the Old Secretariat Building, Library and more. You will then proceed to the Marina Street where you will stop at the gothic style Cathedral Church among other notable buildings, discovering the history behind them and the significance of their architecture. After the walking tour you will return by Keke and be taken for a picnic with a view of the Atlantic ocean.
Private Badagry Slave Tour By Boat
You will be picked-up from your Lagos hotel at 8:00am and transferred to a jetty. Save a few hours of journey time and avoid the traffic by taking a banana ride to Badagry. Upon arrival you will visit the Seriki Abass Slave Baracoon where you will learn the history of slavery in Lagos and see the small rooms in which a hundred slaves were kept and the discover the batter prices for slaves. After which you will visit the Mobee Slave Relics Museum which holds artifacts such as chains, mouth guards and locks, and more which were used on slaves. You will then take the boat across a small lagoon to the sandy beach to take a lengthy narrow walk to the Point of No Return. Along the walk you will stop at the Attenuation Well where slaves were made to drink magical waters that made them forget who they are. At the beach front of the Point of No Return you will make a brief stop to rest and reflect before returning to visit the First Storey Building in Nigeria and the Heritage Museum. You will depart by boat afterwards and returned to the jetty from where you will be transferred to your hotel.