From Lagos: Abeokuta Day Trip by Train with Guide & Lunch

Highlights

• Explore Abeokuta on a guided day trip from Lagos by train
• Visit Olumo Rock and learn about its historical significance
• See the first church built in Nigeria, St. Peter's Anglican Church
• Discover the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library
• Enjoy lunch and shop for handmade textiles at the Adire market

Description

Begin your day trip from Lagos by boarding a train at Agege Train Station and travel to Abeokuta. Upon arrival, meet your guide and set off on a tour of the city. Visit Olumo Rock, a granite outcrop where the Egba people sheltered during the wars of the 1800s. Explore the caves where families lived, see the holes worn into the stone where they ground their food, and admire the warrior sculptures along the ancient route. Climb to the summit to see an Iroko tree that has been growing for more than 250 years and take in panoramic views of the city. Spot landmarks like St. Peter's Anglican Church, the first church built in Nigeria, and the Ogun River. Next, visit the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library and spend time at the Adire market, where cloth is still dyed by hand. Buy directly from the makers and enjoy lunch before returning to Lagos by train.

Includes

Round-trip train ticket from Lagos to Abeokuta Dedicated guide for the day Visit to Olumo Rock Visit to Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Visit to Adire market Lunch Local transfers within Abeokuta

Important Information

• The tour is a day trip, departing in the morning and returning in the evening The tour includes walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended Bring cash for purchases at the Adire market

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund