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Yamoussoukro - Largest Cathedral in the World (Francais or English)
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660 minutes (Approx.)
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en, fr
You choose the day and time: Abidjan to Yamoussoukro (en FRANCAIS ou ANGLAIS). We leave Abidjan at 700 and drive 2.5 hours to Yamoussoukro where we will take a guided tour of the basilica, a modern marvel. We will check out the Foundation for Peace and see the outside of beloved Ivoirian President Felix Houphouet-Boigny's presidential palace and its iconic crocodile moat. Yamoussoukro has been the political capital of Cote d'Ivoire since 1983, and we'll learn why! We will eat lunch then head back to Abidjan around 1400 to arrive at approximately 1700. Sunday tour times are different.
The cost includes car, driver*, and tour guide. The tip for the guide at the Basilica is not included and will be about 10,000-20,000 CFA. We can add the option to go to delicious restaurant; the cost of lunch is not included which will be about 20,000 CFA per person. If you have your own car, the price for the tour and guide is just 100 euros.
Contactez-moi pour une visite de Yamoussoukro en francais!
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Things To Know
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- We will have lunch at a traditional Ivoirian restaurant!
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
What's included in the package
Itinerary
The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
We'll discover the history, architecture, and secrets of this modern church - the largest basilica in the world!
Admission Ticket IncludedPalais Presidentiel
We'll see the palace from the outside, including the moat with enormous crocodiles!
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Let us know as soon as possible if you are interested in this tour and the best pickup point for your group.
Meeting / End Points
- We will start the tour in Abidjan and drive 2.5 hours to Yamoussoukro. Call me or email me to set up the pick up location and time - thanks. Josiane ([email protected])
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
Reviews By Other Travelers
5Based on 3 reviews
What do other 3 guests say about Yamoussoukro - Largest Cathedral in the World (Francais or English)
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ArmyRangeratMIT
5
Aug 2022
Whether we understand or how our Lady of Peace came to a land in the middle of French West Africa in a poor country, and situated in three hours away from the main city, it does in fact exist there and Catholics worldwide must make a stop to see it when they find themselves in this part of the wo...
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christine P
5
Jun 2022
C'est juste magnifique, dommage que les ascenseurs ne fonctionnent pas car déjà pour les gens a mobilité réduite c'est très fatiguant sous cette chaleur écrasante d'arriver au pied
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LukeYakro
5
Nov 2019
Josiane was very organized and a good communicator. We learned a lot about Cote d'Ivoire and saw the treasures of the political capital Yamoussoukro. LukeYakro is the English speaking guide at the basilica and he is soooo knowledgeable. There were so many cool. Views and secrets.
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Things to know
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not Included
- We will have lunch at a traditional Ivoirian restaurant!
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible