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Tour of Grand Bassam
Côte d’Ivoire
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
$560.38
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Overview
Grand Bassam offers a captivating blend of history, local culture, and breathtaking nature. This immersive tour invites you to wander through UNESCO-listed landmarks and glide across serene lagoons, all while savoring the vibrant life of this coastal gem.
- 🏷️ Canoe Ride Option: Enjoy a scenic canoe ride across the tranquil lagoon, taking in stunning views of mangroves and palm trees during a 30-minute journey to the traditional fishing village.
- 🎨 Batik Workshop Option: Participate in a hands-on batik workshop where you’ll learn the art of fabric dyeing and create a unique piece to take home.
- 🗣️ A knowledgeable guide will accompany you throughout the tour, sharing insights into the rich history and culture of Grand Bassam.
- 🏛️ Visit the National Museum of Costume, where you’ll discover an impressive collection of cultural artifacts and vintage photographs that tell the story of Ivory Coast.
- 🌅 Experience the vibrant local life as you watch fishermen bring in their daily catch and learn about traditional fishing practices.
- 🍻 Conclude your tour with a refreshing beer while tasting smoked fish in a local Maquis, immersing yourself in the flavors of the region.
- 🚐 Enjoy private transportation throughout your journey, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience.
- 📍 Pickup is included from locations within 2.8 miles (4.5 km) of central Grand Bassam, making it easy to join the adventure.
- ⏰ The tour lasts approximately 4 hours, providing ample time to soak in the sights and sounds of this enchanting area.
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Tour of Grand Bassam
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Guide
- Entrance to Museum
- Private transportation
Meeting point
We will meet in the maquis Lagune Live or where agreed.
Return details
We will meet in the maquis Lagune Live or where agreed.
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Musee National des CostumesThe National Museum of Costume is an impressive colonial-styled building that houses a wide array of ancient cultural artifacts and collections from all over the country. remarkable for its collection of vintage photos, the most curious of which must be that of a pith-helmeted French colonial squeezing the breast of a naked N’Zima woman. The scale model villages downstairs examine the habits and customs of Ivory Coast’s indigenous people. The basketry, textiles, masks, ceremonial outfits and indigo goods are also worth a peek. The range of mannequins illustrates the various religious and ethnic traditions of the country: a loin-clothed Baoulé monarch is draped in gold jewellery, an Abouré féticheuse tasked with educating children about sex clutches a wooden penis and broom to deter malevolent spirits, and a Kru chieftain poses in a suit of tree bark and leather.
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By far the most interesting thing to see in Bassam is the 1.1- km2 open-air museum of colonial buildings constructed between the 1870s and the 1930s. Most are dotted around the easily walkable Boulevard Treich-Laplène
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La 1ere boutique CFAO installe a BASSAMAn old trading post of the French West Africa Company, built in the early 20th century. This historic building reflects Grand-Bassam’s role as a colonial commercial center and is an important part of the city’s heritage.
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Grand BassamThe Governor’s Palace, opposite the Courthouse on Boulevard Treich-Laplène is in good shape – its stucco walls were recently re-lacquered and its lengthy veranda was redecorated with sea shells. The dual staircases weave elegantly towards each other along the façade and meet and curl inwards to form a semi-circle at the main entrance.
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Continuing east along Boulevard Treich-Laplène, on the corner of Rue Sacre-Coeur, is the Post Office and Customs House, built in 1893 out of prefab materials shipped from France. Composed of a central tower and a green-shuttered first floor, it has been smartly renovated under the terms of the UNESCO project and is now home to the Maison du Patrimoine Culturel, a cultural center that arranges history-themed events and has a permanent exhibition of photographs depicting 150 years of important Bassamois people, places, and events.
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Recently inaugurated in May 2025, La Maison des Arts is a contemporary art museum housed in a beautifully restored colonial-era building that once served as the Hôtel des Postes et Douanes. The museum features rotating exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, photography, and design by African artists, aiming to become a hub for artistic exchange and inspiration. Please note that the museum is sometimes closed for private events, so visits depend on whether it is open.
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Palais Royal Des N'zima De Grand BassamPalais Royal des N’zima – When open, enjoy a 20-minute visit to the royal palace of the N’zima people, the traditional rulers of Grand-Bassam. The palace showcases unique N’zima architecture, decorated with symbolic motifs, and offers a glimpse into the matrilineal traditions and royal customs of the community. This stop provides a fascinating insight into the history, culture, and leadership of the N’zima people, making it a memorable cultural highlight of your tour.
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Grand BassamCentre de la Céramique de Grand-Bassam Established in 1982, this center focuses on ceramic arts, providing workshops and showcasing local pottery techniques. It's a place to learn and appreciate the art of ceramics.
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Choose between a canoe rie or a batik workshop: - Canoe ride on the lagoon – Glide across the calm waters past mangroves and palm trees. Take a 30-minute journey to a village where the N’zima people smoke fish, then return to the starting point (an especially magical experience at sunset). - Batik workshop – Learn the traditional art of batik fabric dyeing and create your own colorful cloth (pagne) to take home as a special keepsake.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Tour of Grand Bassam
Côte d’Ivoire
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
$560.38
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!