Nigeria · Art Galleries

2-Day Lagos Highlights Tour with Museums, Art, Wildlife and Beach

52 Hours Round trip from Onikan Rd Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot monkeys, birds, tortoises and peacocks at Lekki Conservation Centre
02 Walk the longest canopy walkway in Africa
03 Explore Lekki Art and Craft Market and shop for local art pieces
04 Visit Freedom Park, a former prison transformed into a cultural centre
05 Admire thousands of artworks at Nike Art Gallery
06 See the National Art Theatre, Nigeria's primary performing arts centre
07 Shop and dine at Ikeja City Mall
08 Relax on the white sands of Elegushi Beach

See the highlights of Lagos and learn about Nigeria's people and culture on this 2-day excursion. Visit the National Museum, spot wildlife at Lekki Conservation Centre, explore local art and craft at Lekki Art and Craft Market, and discover Freedom Park Cultural Centre. Continue with shopping at Ikeja City Mall, admire renowned works at Nike Art Gallery and unwind at Elegushi Beach.

Head to the Lekki Conservation Centre, where you will immerse yourself in nature, spot animals such as monkeys, birds, tortoises and peacocks, and climb above the trees on the longest canopy walkway in Africa.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 52 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Lagos

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Museums, Nature and Cultural Heritage in Lagos

Start your tour at the National Museum of Lagos and learn about the historical and cultural values of the country. You can also take mind-blowing selfies here if you are the picture-taking person.
Head to the Lekki Conservation Centre, where you will immerse yourself in nature, spot animals such as monkeys, birds, tortoises and peacocks, and climb above the trees on the longest canopy walkway in Africa. The boulevard of coconut trees is a romantic place to stroll, and there are lots of places for a picnic.
Next, explore Lekki Art and Craft Market and get the chance to buy local art pieces with the guidance of your host without spending too much.
Visit Freedom Park. Freedom Park is a memorial and leisure park in the middle of downtown Lagos on Lagos Island, Nigeria. Formerly Her Majesty's Broad Street Prison, it has recently been turned into a cultural centre. It was designed by Architect Theo Lawson and was constructed to preserve Nigeria's history and cultural heritage.

Day 02

Shopping, Art and Beach Leisure

Start the second day at Ikeja City Mall, which comprises 100 stores with a desirable mix of retailers trading renowned quality brands. You will not only be spoilt for choice with shops and great meals, but there are also fun centres for kids to play in, as well as a cinema for movie lovers.
Continue to the National Art Theatre. Located in Iganmu, it is the primary centre for the performing arts in Nigeria. Its construction was completed in 1976 in preparation for the Festival of Arts and Culture in 1977.
Next, explore the Nike Art Gallery. The gallery is arguably the largest of its kind in West Africa and is owned by Nike Davies-Okundaye. Housed in a five-story building, it boasts a collection of about 8,000 diverse artworks from various Nigerian artists. If you are an art lover, the gallery will blow your mind away.
Unwind at Elegushi Beach. The beach is owned by the Elegushi royal family in Lekki, Lagos State. Elegushi private beach is seen as one of the best beaches in Lagos and Nigeria. It offers exquisite restaurants, nightclubs and hangout spots that feature local food and various live shows, including music and jamboree, all week. It also hosts Copa Lagos - a world-famous beach soccer tournament that features the best teams from all continents. Its white sand beach and rippling waves that lap the shoreline provide the ultimate relaxation and fun for any person.