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Lomé Private Tour: A Close Encounter with the Local Cultures and Traditions
4.2
13 Ratings
Lomé
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and traditions of Lomé with a private tour. Discover the city’s rich history and engage with the local community for an unforgettable experience.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and traditions of Lomé with a private tour. Discover the city’s rich history and engage with the local community for an unforgettable experience.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lome - Begin your day with a swift exploration of Lomé. This tour will help you get acquainted with the city, including the Primature (Prime Minister’s residence and office), the Presidential House (President’s residence and office), the Mohamed Kadhafi Islamic School, the University of Lomé, Carrefour de la Colombe de la Paix, and Carrefour de la…
- Lome - Begin your day with a swift exploration of Lomé. This tour will help you get acquainted with the city, including the Primature (Prime Minister’s residence and office), the Presidential House (President’s residence and office), the Mohamed Kadhafi Islamic School, the University of Lomé, Carrefour de la Colombe de la Paix, and Carrefour de la République. (Drive-by tour).
- Palais de Lomé - Continue your day with a visit to the Palace of Governors of Lomé, an iconic building that symbolizes the country’s historical past and heritage. This historic structure was the residence of German governors during the colonial era when Togo was under German rule.
Constructed in the early 20th century, the palace showcases a blend of architectural styles that reflect both European influences and local craftsmanship.
- Monument de l’Independance - Proceed to Independence Square for an in-depth explanation of the monument’s symbols and the story of Togo’s struggle for independence.
- Musee National - Next stop: The National Museum of Togo, where you can delve into the country’s history and origins through its art objects. A short walk to the museum allows you to appreciate the surroundings and understand the social contrasts in this small nation of 8 million people.
- Grand Marche - Known locally as “Assiganmé,” meaning large market, this bustling hub of urban activity is one of the largest in the sub-region, thanks to its “Nana Benz.” These influential women, with their tales of success, competition, and black magic, form a vital part of the country’s economic core. Wander through the lively market streets towards the Sacré-Cœur Cathedral of Lomé.
- Lome Cathedral - Next, visit Lomé Cathedral, reminiscent of European churches, particularly the Sainte Marie Chapel in Wurzburg with its colors, and architecturally similar to the church of Steyl in the Netherlands. Marvel at the Gothic art in this young country, an architectural gem with a magnificent organ inside.
- Togo - Take a lunch break to savor delicious Togolese dishes, offering a variety of choices that will delight your palate. Note: Lunch not included.
- ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development - The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is an institution under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Established in 1976, EBID’s primary goal is to promote economic development and regional integration within ECOWAS member states. The bank plays a crucial role in financing and supporting development projects across West Africa, contributing to the region’s economic growth and integration.
- Akodessewa Fetish Market - Next, visit the fetish market, where you’ll find a variety of objects and talismans that reflect African traditions. Learn about Vodou practices and see items used in traditional ceremonies. From dried or live chameleons to lion skins and chimpanzee heads, the market offers a unique cultural experience.
- Togo - Conclude your tour with an authentic local experience. Enjoy a break at a typical seaside bar, where you can savor a craft drink that reflects the regional terroir. This gourmet moment is perfect for sharing friendly moments and ending your tour on a high note. You can also stroll along the beach or swim in the ocean, weather permitting.
- Lome - Besides the main attractions, we ensure you experience Lomé in all its glory by showing you various points of interest throughout the trip. We also avoid taking the same routes to provide a comprehensive 360-degree view of the city whenever possible.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Refreshment
- Bottle of mineral water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Refreshment
- Bottle of mineral water
What's Not Included
- Personal and additional needs
- Lunch
- Personal and additional needs
- Lunch
Additional Information
‘Lomé cultural tour’ is a private tour where only you and your group will participate. This guided tour takes you closer to the cultural and daily realities of the local community. A visit of 7 to 9 hours rich in knowledge and experience of which you will have the opportunity to discover Lomé in all its cultural splendour. A living picture of urban and ancient activity to discover.
‘Lomé cultural tour’ is a private tour where only you and your group will participate. This guided tour takes you closer to the cultural and daily realities of the local community. A visit of 7 to 9 hours rich in knowledge and experience of which you will have the opportunity to discover Lomé in all its cultural splendour. A living picture of urban and ancient activity to discover.
Location
The Champion Supermarket Casablanca
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(13 Ratings)
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Matthew3718
Jun 3, 2024
Highly Recommended City Tour During Transit in Lomé - I went on a short city tour in Lomé with Miabetour last week during my transit at Lomé airport. We visited the Palais de Lomé, Place de l'Indépendance, BIDC building, the Fetish Market, and the Presidential House. The Fetish Market was the highlight of the tour—an experience unique to West Africa. My guide, Seli, was very professional and helpful. I strongly recommend this tour for those transiting through Lomé, especially if you have over 3 hours of transit time.
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Passport791944
May 13, 2023
An experience definitely worth doing - We have booked a group tour of 20 people with Miabétour, which was recommended to us by a friend who had previously used their services for a 6 nights in Benin and Togo. She reassured us that we would have no issues with them, and even in case of problems, they are very open to finding solutions. So I didn't hesitate to contact them.
I was impressed by Olivier's level of professionalism. He guaranteed us a pleasant stay with the best possible activities to do. He took the time to create a tailor-made itinerary for us with all the supporting details and was completely open to modifications to ensure a pleasant stay. His hotel, restaurant, and transportation recommendations were top-notch, no complaints about that. He even took care of arranging our pick-up from Nigeria, even though we had initially planned to start our trip in Benin. This was an advantage for us and helped us save on transportation.
We visited many places. The sites that impressed us the most were the Kingdom of Abomey, the Python Temple, the Agoumatsa waterfall, and the farm experience they offered us. His Lomé cultural tour is just amazing we love it especially the dance class he offered us. This is our best tailor-made experience.
We couldn't have asked for anything better; it was simply the perfect experience for the group. A service and team that we highly recommend. We will definitely use their services again whenever we need them in the future.
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Mujahid_a
Mar 4, 2023
Amazing guide and amazing trip - Booked a trip with Oliver.. such an amazing and fun guy.. he went on and beyond the iterernary and showed me Lome like a local.. i highly recommend this trip specially with Oliver the fun guide..
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Lee_g
Feb 24, 2023
Oliver is great I would... - Oliver is great I would recommend his tour to anybody around the globe. If you're not comfortable with French he'll make you feel at home and have the best time when you're in Togo. I highly recommend his tour.
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145tyrones
Jan 11, 2023
fun - my name is tyrone and i loved this oliver is a goat and it was so fun doing wheelies on motorcycles. will defintly do agin.
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Msladybailey
Jun 29, 2022
Perfect Cultural Experience !! - I highly recommend this your to anyone traveling to Lome! You will get an in depth and intimate experience if this charming city. My tour guide Oliver was very accommodating, kind and respectful. We visited the national museum, a zoo, city market, voodoo (fetish) market, the president’s grounds and multiple other places. I had a better appreciation and understanding of the city after this tour, and I felt completely safe a a solo female traveler with Oliver!!
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Bianca_p
Feb 7, 2023
A jam-packed itinerary with great logistics; some communication struggles - Mirabetour really has logistics down for this tour. An air conditioned car with driver and wifi helps you criss cross the city and see a lot of things in a short timeframe. The tour was true to the itinerary, including a stop for lunch and more than 5 different tourist attractions along the way. Their guides also went out of the way to escort me to my hotel and make sure I was safely checked in at the end of the night.
My main hesitation to recommend the tour is language. If you are a French speaker you may fare better, but the tour guides assigned to me frequently had difficulty answering my questions or explaining things about where we visited in English. As a person who is not multilingual myself, it's hard to point fingers, but I really felt that I didn't learn as much as I hoped because of the language barrier.
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Redo1957
May 11, 2023
Falsely advertised tour - A large group of us signed up for this private tour. It got off to a strange start when we were told that we would have a driver, guide and a photographer along with eight of us - which meant 11 people in the van. We went along with this since we had no choice, and thinking it would be nice to have someone taking pictures for us. This made things tight in the van, and revealed that not everyone on staff had showered recently, which also compounded the fact that the van’s air conditioning was not operating properly. Despite this being advertised as an air conditioned van, we ended up having to open up the windows for some type of breeze, even though it was about 90 F (32 C) outside. As we went along on the tour, it became apparent that the “guide” was pretty much only an interpreter. After the morning stops we went to a hand picked lunch spot, where we were offered a plate of chicken that was swarming with flies. The restaurant chosen was dark and dingy, and we had real reservations about the cleanliness, so we passed. At that point, we simply wanted to end the tour, as everyone was exhausted from the heat and lack of A/C in the van. We asked to speak with the company owner to discuss our options for all the false advertising, but we were told repeatedly that the “President” couldn’t be reached. We finally said just take us back to our cruise ship and only then did the “President” say he would give us a 10% discount for the fact the van didn’t meet expectations. We asked how we would get the photos taken during the tour and the response was “those are only to prove to our boss that we went to those places”. But now we see that the owner has, without our permission, posted our tour photos all over the website. We couldn’t be more disappointed in this tour - BUYER BEWARE - don’t sign up for this tour unless you like to sit in stifling heat in a crowded van with A/C that doesn’t work.
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Roger
Apr 7, 2023
Bad Day in Lome with Mirabetours - I do not recommend this company for one day tours. Two days prior to arriving, I reconfirmed my reservation with Mirabetours. The morning of the tour, I contacted Oliver and confirmed everything was fine and someone who greet me at the Port gate in the morning. Once we arrived at the gate, nobody from the tour company was there, After several phone calls and text, two men showed up from the company and took us to a gas station where we awaited for our tour guides. Once they finally arrive, we switched vehicles.
Only one of the guides spoke rudimentary English and neither could understand or adequately address question or requests we had. At the cathedral, Lome Palace and the National Museum, they handed us off to other guides who spoke better English but it was confusing as to whether we were expected to tip them or buy something from them.
The car was okay but the air conditioning did not work very well. As the day progressed, we became frustrated with the entire tour so we dropped three sites and asked to be taken back to the port.
Overall, this is not a good value for your money. I would look for another tour company if you want to get an overview tour of Lome and the surrounding area.
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Charlieterit
May 11, 2023
AWFUL - The Van was not air-conditioned, the restaurant they took us for lunch was a road side place we did not feel comfortable eating at. It was overpriced for what we received. I would not book this tour.
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