Lagos Island Market Tour

TypePhotography Excursions
ThemeExplorer
CityLagos, Nigeria
Duration3 hours
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Your senses are invited! Smell the spices, see the vibrant colours, and feel the pulse of trade. Forget the mall, this is the real deal! Dive into the heart of Lagos commerce at the Island Market. Everything you need, and a whole lot you didn't know you did! It is an experience you can't buy online. Get the best deals and the most unique items directly from the source. This is not a shopping trip. It is a whole adventure! Reach out to us for great experience either for market survey or visibility or even for shopping we got you covered.

Historically, Lagos Island is the historical heart of Lagos, and the market has been a pivotal commercial center for centuries. Pre-colonial times. It is strategic location near the Lagos Lagoon facilitated trade and made it a vital hub for goods moving in and out of the city.

The market comprises of interconnected markets like Balogun market, Oke-Arin market, Idumota market, Ebute-Ero market, Dosumu market, Jankara market and more. The market is a legendary commercial hub in Nigeria and indeed, West Africa. Its fame stems from several key characteristics: Textiles and Fabrics, Fashion and Accessories, Household Goods and Kitchenware, Party Supplies and Souvenirs, Provisions and Foodstuffs and many more. The market is famous for being a dynamic, and merchants from across Nigeria and even neighboring West African countries flock to Lagos Island Market to buy goods in bulk comprehensive, and often overwhelming shopping destination where you can find almost anything you need, often at competitive prices, amidst an undeniably authentic Nigerian commercial experience. Many traders for resale. It's a significant center for wholesale commerce, though retail purchases are also very common.

What's Included
Professional Guide
Entrance Fees to Attractions
Bottled Water and Refreshments
Souvenir or Gift
What's Excluded
Visa Fees or Entry Permits
International or Domestic Flights
Travel Insurance (participants may need to arrange their own)
Accommodation (e.g. Lodge, Campsite)
Optional Activities or Excursions not specified in the itinerary
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Lagos Island Market Tour
Duration: 3 hoursMeet Up Point: Car Park, Marina Road, Lagos, Nigeria

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Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Your senses are invited! Smell the spices, see the vibrant colours, and feel the pulse of trade. Forget the mall, this is the real deal! Dive into the heart of Lagos commerce at the Island Market. Everything you need, and a whole lot you didn't know you did! It is an experience you can't buy online. Get the best deals and the most unique items directly from the source.

Highlights
Geneal market tour
Refreshment
Language(s) Offered
This experience is available in English and French
Note

Visa assistance, accommodation and flight ticket available on request if applicable.

Policies
Free cancellation up to 2 days before the start time. No refunds for late cancellations.
Rescheduling allowed up to 2 days before the experience start time, subject to availability.
Flexible arrival policy (late arrivals may join the experience in progress).
Participants must meet all safety and health requirements as outlined by the experience provider.
This experience is a non-smoking event. Smoking is prohibited during the entire duration of the activity.
All guests must bring a valid ID for verification. No entry will be allowed without proof of identity.
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