Makoko Floating Community Tour
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Lagos, Nigeria
- 2 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn all about the Makoko community who live in houses on stilts on this private tour. Your guide will take you by canoe to explore how this community lives its day to day life. This tour provides round-trip pickup from your desired destination in Lagos, plus your guide, and some snacks and soft drinks along the way, too.
- Round-trip transfers provided for ease
- No need to share this private tour
- Explore the floating village on stilts
- Tour for around 4-7 hours, then the rest of the day is free
What's Included
- Bottled waterWater and soft drink
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guided Tour
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Travellers who require hotel accommodation and pick up at the airport should signify.
Itinerary
1
Makoko
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 43 reviews
Kenji_Y, Jan 2026
The Driver don't know how to go to "Makoko". So, it takes long time to arrive Makoko. This is not good.
Makoko is a great place.
The tour fee is a little expensive.
Lola_F, Mar 2025
We had a great guide, named "Respect". He was very informative, and it was wonderful to interact with the children. I am hopeful that the leaders of the country, give financial help, as it is very much needed.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thanks for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the tour
Kathleen_K, Jul 2024
This tour was one of the highlights of my trip to Nigeria and the best one I attended. The person giving the tour was the son of a community leader in the town and did an excellent job showing me around, explaining about their community and hopes for the future. I went on a Sunday so got to hear the vibrant church services but not see the kids at school. If you want that latter experience, I’d recommend choosing a weekday. The price was expensive (about 200 US dollars for about 90 minutes in the community) and I hope that was due to a large portion of that is going back to the community to help with their efforts to improve children’s education rather than most going to the tour agency. My one disappointment is I wish I had been invited into their church especially after tipping the church leader after being asked to do so. I suppose I could have asked but as hospitality wasn’t extended in that part, it felt rude to force the issue.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thanks for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the tour.
Mehmet_C, Dec 2023
One of the best experience I have ever had. You feel like in a documentary. Kids at the school were fantastic and full of smile. You feel super peaceful among them. I should have spend more time there.. Boat trip was another level of experience, kinda once in a lifetime. Only negative thing I can say, it was a bit short trip. It might be like an hour longer..
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thanks for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the tour
Daneil_D, Aug 2023
Truly one of the most memorable parts of my trip. I went solo and felt very safe with my guide. Seeing a different part of the land opened my eyes. If you’re thinking about going just do it. Look at life from a different perspective. The travel group I booked through was also very accommodating. I will be booking with the company again in the future
Response from Host, Sep 2023
We are glad you found the tour interesting. Thanks for your feedback and recommendations.
ZHANG_D, Nov 2022
This is a great tour to see how is this special village in Lagos, and what I’ve seen will be a great memory in the future. The tour is very safe, all things are arranged and you don’t need to worry anything. Highly recommend, thank you!
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thanks for your kind review and we are glad you enjoyed the tour
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