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Banjul City Tour - Culture and history

Location Banjul, Gambia
$59.12
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Overview

This Banjul City Tour highlights key historical attractions such as Arch 22 and the Gambia National Museum. The itinerary also includes a visit to the Albert Market, named after Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria.

  • 🏛️ Entrance fees for Arch 22 and the National Museum are 200 GMD each (2025) and are not included.
  • 💵 Most places in The Gambia only accept cash; credit cards are not accepted.
  • 🕌 The tour focuses on significant historical sites for those interested in learning more about the region's past.
  • 🛍️ The Albert Market is a notable stop, offering insights into local culture and commerce.

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Banjul City Tour - Culture and history
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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Private transportation
  • Admission fees to the venues are not included

  • Arch 22
    The Arch 22 is a monument located in on the Banjul-Serrekunda Highway. The monument was built to mark the military coup in 1994 through which former president Yahya Jammeh came to power. The arch is 35 meters high and is designed by a senegalese architect called Pierre Goudiaby Atepa. Goudiaby Atepa hasdesigned a lot of interesting buildings such as the BCEAO bank headquarters in Dakar and the ECOWAS building in Lomé, Togo. You also find the Arch depicted on the back of the 100 dalasi. The lift to the Arch is not always working so you might have to climb some stairs.
  • The National museum of the Gambia presents historical and cultural artefacts from the colonial history of the Gambia. The museum opened in 1985 and has an archeological section and also a historical section. The exhibitions are curated by mr Hassoum Ceesay who is a well known historian. If you are interested knowing more about the history of the Gambia – this is the place to go!
  • Albert Market
    Albert market is a street market named after Queen Victoria´s husband Prince Albert Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The market is divided in to three sections – The wholesale/retail market, the food market and the tourist market. The market usually is open from 8am to 7pm. Dont forget to bargain!

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Banjul City Tour - Culture and history

    Location Banjul, Gambia
    $59.12
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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