The essential of Algiers by a local expert in a Private Day

4.9 (53 reviews) 8–10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Our guides are experts and children of the Casbah.

The experience there is most authentic.

Discover the highlights of Algiers on this full-day private tour of Algeria's historic capital. Stroll through the narrow, century-old streets of the Casbah, then we will go to the trial garden of Hamma, to discover this park which has inspired so many artists, including the most famous Albert Camus.

Finally, we will take the funicular to discover the War Memorial.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Riwaya Travel

Ages: Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

3 hours

Our expert Casbah guide will take you on a fabulous historical, gastronomic and cultural experience of the Casbah (UNESCO listed).
Alger Centre

one hour

Discover the city centre of Algiers on an immersive tour. Admire the Great Post Office, stroll along the waterfront with views of the port, and take the metro to feel the unique atmosphere of the city. An authentic and lively experience in the heart of Algiers!
Le Jardin d'Essai du Hamma

1 h 30 min Admission included

Hamma Botanical Test Garden - located in the Hamma district of Algiers, is a lush garden, which extends into an amphitheater.

Our expert will show you around the most beautiful panoramas of this test garden and will tell you the story of this fabulous garden which has inspired so many artists.
Le Musee National Des Beaux Arts

one hour

After visiting the Jardin d'Essai, we walk up the steps to reach the Museum of Fine Arts.

We will visit this museum which is one of the most beautiful paintings of the Orientalist period.

Finally, we will go to the Monument aux Morts thanks to the funicular and have a tea there.
Basilique Notre Dame d'Afrique

one hour Admission included

The Notre-Dame d'Afrique basilica is one of the most beautiful highlights of Algiers. Of Romano-Byzantine architecture, it overlooks the bay of Algiers from 124 meters high.

Built in 1872, our expert will tell you all about the epic of this basilica.

You will take the opportunity to watch a sunset from the basilica

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our driver will be waiting for you in front of the Great Post Office stairs. It will be easily identifiable by its down jacket bearing the official logo of our agency.

End point

Our driver will be waiting for you in front of the Great Post Office stairs. It will be easily identifiable by its down jacket bearing the official logo of our agency.