Abidjan and Grand Bassam A Tour of Two Cities

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About this activity

Join our Abidjan and Bassam city tours in one trip as we give you a unique experience of a lifetime with our professional guides. Walk through the plateau as we marvel at the unique architectural buildings, cathedral and mosque not forgetting the famous Pyramid building.

We will also pass by the arts CAVA center to help buy souvenirs for clients we take a stroll through the busy market of Adjame, the biggest market in Ivory Coast and admire some of the fine arts of artists in Ivory Coast.

We then explore the City of Grand Bassam which is also a UNESCO heritage site, this city holds so much history. We will walk through the ruins of the city as we learn about the history, the first hotel and bank in Ivory Coast, the museum of civilization, beautiful ruins of Maison Ganamet which it has leaves fresh all year round.

We will also enjoy the breeze from the beautiful beaches at Bassam and enjoy fresh Coconuts by the beach before heading for our lunch for the day.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–9
Written guide: German, Italian, Spanish
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Where Next Africa

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-person Guide
Included: Lunch
Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Tips and all souvenirs bought

Itinerary

St. Paul's Cathedral

40 min Admission included

you will be briefed about the history of the Cathedral which has a part in the history of Ivory Coast and a tour of the church to see how big and wide it is.
Mosquee SALAM du Plateau

20 min Admission included

The plateau mosque is known for its unique architecture and color,with its 3 levels, we will walk around the mosque to see its beauty,clients will be allowed to enter the prayer room for pictures or admire its beauty
Marche de Treichville

20 min

We will walk through one of the biggest market in Ivory Coast, clients will be allowed to make a purchase on request at the market
The Plateau

10 min Admission included

We will explore the business district area of Abidjan which also holds a lot of history and also stop at The Pyramid which is one of the popular landmarks in Ivory Coast
CAVA - Centre Artisanal de la Ville

20 min

We will stop at the artisinal center to admire art works and also purchase souvenirs
Galerie Cecile Fakhoury

20 min Admission included

We will make a quick stop to admire the art works of some of the finest artists in Ivory Coast
Musee National des Costumes

40 min Admission included

We learn about the culture and costumes of the various tribes in Ivory Coast
Maison Ganamet

20 min

Admire the magnificent abandoned house of Mr. Ganamet, lying in ruins but still showing beauty
Plage De Grand Bassam

Passing by

Feel the breeze from the beautiful beach in bassam
Grand Bassam

20 min

Walk through the Quartier France which is now a UNESCO heritage site, walk through the old town which use to be the first capital of Ivory Coast