Location: Abidjan
Top Things to do in Abidjan
The 7 Best Walking Tours in Abidjan, Lagunes Region
Abidjan (French pronunciation: [abidʒɑ̃]) is the economic capital of Côte d'Ivoire and is one of the most populous French-speaking cities in Africa. According to the 2014 Côte d'Ivoire census, Abidjan's population was 4.7 million, which is 20 percent of the overall population of the country, and this also makes it the fourth most populous city proper in Africa, after Lagos, Cairo and Kinshasa. Considered the cultural crossroads of Africa, Abidjan is characterised by a high level of industrialisation and urbanisation.
Restaurants in Abidjan
1. Alternative City Tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The plateau is the business district of Abidjan, nicknamed the "Ivorian Manhattan". But although it is the administrative and financial center of the country, it also has incredible but often overlooked tourist assets. Our volunteer guide takes you to meet the merchants and artisans of the neighborhood, to discover it in another facet!
Inclusions: Bottled water
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Reviewed By gchair2020
We really enjoyed our tour of Bini Lagoon and Kofakoi village! The lagoon was absolutely beautiful, the delicious lunch was amazing and the tour of the village was educational and grounding. My coworkers had an amazing experience and highly recommend this ecotour!
2. Discovery Bini Lagoon
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4.8 based on 14 reviews
The Bini Lagune estate is an ecotourism site near Abidjan. Small corner of paradise which offers a luxuriant and invigorating vegetation, we embark you in the village of Kofakoi for an afternoon on the themes of ecology and solidarity tourism. On the program: 7km hike, typical Ivorian lunch on the edge of the lagoon, and canoe trip possible for the most motivated, or relaxation for the others!
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Return Transport Abidjan / Kofakoi (please let you know if you need a driver)
Reviewed By eniramc30
This tour is extremely needy in Cote d'Ivoire. As an Ivorian I got to rediscover parts of my city which was a wonderful experience. The guides are very knowledgable, polite and extremely patient (we wanted to take a lot of picture haha). I t was an amazing experience.
3. Abidjan Walking Tour (French and English) - contact me via TripAdvisor!
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4.8 based on 17 reviews
We start at Place de la Republique every Saturday at 9am! We are the only weekly walking tour of Abidjan. Discover the history & hidden treasures of this beautiful city. Reserve a private tour anytime, any day for networking or teambuilding! Cruise passengers - reserve with us for a private tour and transportation to and from port for a special price!
Inclusions: Guide & Great Information!
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Reviewed By LukeYakro
Josiane was very organized and a good communicator. We learned a lot about Cote d'Ivoire and saw the treasures of the political capital Yamoussoukro. LukeYakro is the English speaking guide at the basilica and he is soooo knowledgeable. There were so many cool. Views and secrets.
4. The Banco National Park and Bingerville tour in Abidjan
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
Abidjan is a unique city in Africa. Tourists like this city of distinctive architecture, interesting and quite safe. Take a stroll along The Banco Forest Park with your local charismatic guide. Did you know that this park is dominated by tropical trees specially hardwood? African civet, duiker, bushbuck, genet, monkeys, etc. walk freely in the park. Do you know that chimpanzees live there too? How many species of rare plants and animals are there? You will visit Bingerville which is a suburb of Abidjan. You will feel the uniqueness of this location. Take a stroll through the huge Botanical Garden. Do you know how many rare species of plants, insects, reptiles, and small mammals are here? Visit the Colonial Governors office at Bingerville. Do you know why it's so special? What is his story and what are his secrets? This is an exclusive tour with a professional guide.
Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide
Exclusions: 10 USD to enter the Parks and fees, Taxi 25-100 USD
5. Abidjan Walks Food Tour-Visite Gastronomique - contact us to set up time!
Abidjan Walks Food Tour-Visite Gastronomique d'Abidjan is an English OR French-language walking and boat tour. Meeting place is Place de la Republique Saturdays at 12pm or best time. Please message, email or call me if you are interested. We can do the tour any other day! Walk, taste, and learn about the culture, history, and role of food and drink in our beautiful country. We discuss the transformation of cacao, the staples of our diet, the challenges of a being a fertile country, and much more! After an hour in lower Plateau, we board a public boat to take us across the lagoon to an iconic restaurant. Food in Plateau and boat fee are included, but food at final restaurant (lunch, drink or snack) is not/not. We all return together via boat to Plateau. Boating to the last restaurant and coming back with us is optional. Food tastings in Plateau and boat fees are included. Cruise passengers - reserve with us for a private tour and transportation to and from port for a special price!
Inclusions: Tastings during the Plateau portion & the boat across the lagoon are included in the price.
Exclusions: Our last stop is a restarant with a great view of Plateau where guests can choose if they would like to eat, snack or have a drink.
Reviewed By AstonMC
We had a lovely tour with Josiane: You really get so much more from a city tour when you visit with a local! We saw all the main sites and some interesting places that we may have missed if we were on our own.
6. 8-Day Cultural and Historical Ivory Coast Tour
Start and end in Abidjan! With the in-depth cultural tour Cultural & Historical Tour of Ivory Coast, 8 Days, you have a 8 day tour package taking you through Abidjan, Ivory Coast and 4 other destinations in Ivory Coast. Cultural & Historical Tour of Ivory Coast, 8 Days includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure, Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers , 7 nights Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties , Transportation in private vehicle , Experienced English-speaking Tour Guide , Admission to listed sites, Meals indicated (Breakfast daily), Assistance with visa application
Exclusions: International Flight , Cost of Visa , Meals not listed , Travel Insurance (can be quoted), Immunization, Gratuity to driver and guide
7. The best of Abidjan city walking tour
Abidjan is the largest city in Côte d'Ivoire. Did you know that it is one of the largest cities in Africa? Tourists like this city of distinctive architecture, interesting and quite safe. Together with your local charismatic guide you will see the most beautiful parts of the city. Visit the largest mosque in Côte d'Ivoire. Do you know what area it is? Mosques built in The North Sudanese style. What makes this style so special? You will visit St Paul's Cathedral, which was consecrated by John Paul II himself. It is one of the most beautiful and largest temples in the world. Do you know this is the second largest church in Africa? You will see its impressive architecture and stunning stained glass windows. You will also visit Ivory Coast's 'Museum of Civilization'. You will see 'La Pyramid'. It is one of the most famous buildings in Abidjan. Do you know why this building became dangerous? Why turn it into a tourist attraction? This is an exclusive tour with a professional guide.
Inclusions: Local Guide
Exclusions: Entrance fees - 10 USD
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