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Lagos 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)

A 4-day route through Lagos grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Rio de la plata · Heritage & monuments·Culture & venues

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  1. Morning
    Rio de la plata

    Heritage & monuments

    Iga Idunganran is the official residence of the Oba of Lagos, located on Lagos Island in Lagos, Nigeria.

  2. After lunch
    National Arts Theatre

    Culture & venues · 2.6 km from the previous stop

    Nigeria's leading performing arts theatre, located in the Iganmu district of Lagos, completed in 1976. Built ahead of the 1977 Festival of African Arts, it still serves as a hub of performance culture today.

  3. Afternoon
    Makoko

    Shopping & districts · 3.3 km from the previous stop

    A settlement on the mainland coast of Lagos, Nigeria, across the Third Mainland Bridge. Formed without formal development, it offers a glimpse of another side of Lagos.

  4. Evening
    Oyingbo Market

    Shopping & districts · 2.4 km from the previous stop

    A large modern market in the Ebute-Metta area of Lagos, one of the city's oldest and busiest markets. You can shop while soaking up the lively local atmosphere.

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DAY 2

Around Lagos Lagoon · Nature·Parks & gardens

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  1. Morning
    Lagos Lagoon

    Nature

    This lagoon stretches between the Atlantic Ocean and Lagos State and is the largest in the Gulf of Guinea. Its waterways cutting through the city offer scenery unique to Lagos.

  2. After lunch
    Lekki Conservation Centre

    Parks & gardens · 7.4 km from the previous stop

    A 78-hectare nature reserve in the Lekki area of Lagos. Established as part of a West African conservation initiative, it's a great place to escape the city and enjoy a nature walk.

  3. Afternoon
    Banana Island

    Nature · 10 km from the previous stop

    Banana Island is a man-made island off the coast of Ikoyi in Lagos, Nigeria, named for its crescent shape. As a planned community blending residential, commercial, and leisure facilities, it's a pleasant place for a stroll through the cityscape.

  4. Evening
    Nike Art Gallery

    Museums & galleries · 5.3 km from the previous stop

    This gallery holds around 8,000 works by Nigerian artists, making it one of West Africa's largest art museums. It offers a chance to see a wide range of contemporary African art in one place.

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DAY 3

Around Nigerian National Museum, Lagos · Museums & galleries·Heritage & monuments

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  1. Morning
    Nigerian National Museum, Lagos

    Museums & galleries

    Located in Onikan on Lagos Island, this national museum houses a broad collection of Nigerian art, including sculpture and archaeological and ethnographic artifacts. Many visitors come to see the Jemaa Head, a terracotta piece representative of the Nok culture.

  2. After lunch
    Tafawa Balewa Square

    Heritage & monuments · 0.5 km from the previous stop

    Tafawa Balewa Square is a spacious plaza in the heart of Lagos Island, hosting various events and ceremonies. It's a great place for a relaxed stroll right in the middle of downtown.

  3. Afternoon
    NITEL Building

    Views & landmarks · 0.4 km from the previous stop

    A 32-story skyscraper in Lagos that was West Africa's tallest building when completed in 1979. The communications tower on top also serves as a lighthouse for Lagos Harbour.

  4. Evening
    Freedom Park

    Parks & gardens · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    A park in the heart of Lagos Island, built on the site of a former prison. It offers a downtown retreat where visitors can take in traces of history while enjoying a relaxed break.

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DAY 4

Around Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos · Temples & religious sites·Views & landmarks

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  1. Morning
    Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos

    Temples & religious sites

    An Anglican cathedral on Lagos Island, Nigeria. Set right in the heart of the city, it's worth stepping inside to see the chapel.

  2. After lunch
    Union Bank Building

    Views & landmarks · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    A 28-story high-rise in Lagos that serves as the headquarters of Union Bank of Nigeria. It is one of the landmarks shaping the city's skyline.

  3. Afternoon
    Tinubu Square

    Heritage & monuments · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    Tinubu Square is a plaza on Broad Street on Lagos Island, named after Madam Efunroye Tinubu, a merchant and influential figure. Its name has been changed several times around the time of Nigeria's independence.

  4. Evening
    Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lagos

    Temples & religious sites · 0.9 km from the previous stop

    This Roman Catholic cathedral serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Lagos. Built in Gothic style in 1939, it was later elevated to cathedral status and remains a historic landmark.

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