Abeokuta: Day Trip to Olumo Rock and Adire Market
ID: GYG1010479-1563232
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover the city of Abeokuta on a day trip from Lagos. Visit the Olumo Rock, the Kuti Heritage Museum, and the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.
Explore the city of Abeokuta on a day trip from Lagos. Visit the Olumo Rock, the Adire market, the Kuti Heritage Museum, and the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.
Meet your guide at the train station in Lagos and board the train to Abeokuta. On arrival, be driven to Olumo Rock, the start point of the tour.
On arrival at the Olumo rock, be given a brief history of the rock before you set out to climb. As you climb, be shown the residence of the oldest woman in Nigeria (about 135 years as at 2021), on the rock. Get an awesome view of the city from the top of the rock and more.
Proceed to the popular Adire market followed by a visit to the Kuti Heritage Museum. Visit Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library for other fun activities. See a replica of the presidential office as well as the room where the former president spent his days while in prison.
At the end of the tour, head back to the train station for onward transfer to Lagos.
Highlights
- Climb to the top of Olumo Rock and enjoy panoramic views of the city
- Learn about the history of the rock and the oldest woman in Nigeria
- Visit the Kuti Heritage Museum and the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library
- Explore the Adire Market and shop for traditional Nigerian textiles
- Enjoy a hassle-free trip with round-trip transportation from Lagos
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a camera for photos
Stay hydrated, bring water
Sun protection is advised
Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking
INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from Lagos
- Guided tour of Olumo Rock
- Visit to Adire market
- Entry to Kuti Heritage Museum
- Access to Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
