Top Things to do in Yamoussoukro
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Top 5 Tours in Yamoussoukro, Lacs Region
Yamoussoukro was made capital of the Cote d'Ivoire in 1983 by the country’s first president, Felix Houphouet-Boigny. Although never as popular as the large coastal city of Abidjan, Houphouet-Boigny had great plans for the city of his birth. He commissioned several massive building projects, including a Presidential Palace and the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro, a modern recreation of the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Basilica that lays claim to the title of world’s largest church.
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1. Yamoussoukro - Largest Cathedral in the World (Francais or English)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
You choose the day and time: Abidjan to Yamoussoukro (en FRANCAIS ou ANGLAIS). We leave Abidjan at 700 and drive 2.5 hours to Yamoussoukro where we will take a guided tour of the basilica, a modern marvel. We will check out the Foundation for Peace and see the outside of beloved Ivoirian President Felix Houphouet-Boigny's presidential palace and its iconic crocodile moat. Yamoussoukro has been the political capital of Cote d'Ivoire since 1983, and we'll learn why! We will eat lunch then head back to Abidjan around 1400 to arrive at approximately 1700. Sunday tour times are different. The cost includes car, driver*, and tour guide. The tip for the guide at the Basilica is not included and will be about 10,000-20,000 CFA. We can add the option to go to delicious restaurant; the cost of lunch is not included which will be about 20,000 CFA per person. If you have your own car, the price for the tour and guide is just 100 euros. Contactez-moi pour une visite de Yamoussoukro en francais!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: We will have lunch at a traditional Ivoirian restaurant!
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.
2. 1.5-Hours Basilica and Yamoussoukro Tour with English Guide
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The basilica hosts thousands of visitors per year. There are four guides who speak English, including me. My colleagues and I want to use our language skills to maximize your 1.5 hours visit to this beautiful site and city. In addition to the basilica, view of the presidential palace, visit to the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Foundation for Peace, and Crocodile Lake, we can visit a cacao plantation (3 km from basilica), artisanal village (20 km from basilica), the golf course (1 km from basilica) or have lunch together.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions:
Reviewed By kris10anna
We are Americans living in Côte d’Ivoire. Yamoussoukro is a must whenever we have business partners or friends visiting. We always reach out to Jean-Luc for our tours of the beautiful Basilica and other sites in and near this unique political capital. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and also funny! His English (and French) are great. The tour is included with the 2500 CFA basilica entry fee - but visitors grab him quickly so reserve with him on Trip Advisor. As a guideline, please consider a 10000 CFA tip for two people- he works hard and makes sure every guest learns the hidden secrets of this amazing site !!! You can also book him for a city tour - have fun!
3. Visit of the Abokouamekro National Park
-ballade and walk without difficulty -the park is desert -the colors of the hills are impressive -possibility to camp for one night to see the sunrise and sunset
Inclusions: Admission ticket, Guide / Driver
Exclusions: Snacks
4. Flavour of Côte d'Ivoire
We have been working in the UK tours industry for more than 15 years and we are originally from Ivory Coast. We know know the country, its culture and its people. We also know what makes the country a beautiful destination.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Meals are included
Exclusions: Gratuities, Private transportation, International flights
5. 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
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