Lagos Tours helps one have a guided tour of the city of Lagos. Lagos is one of the busiest cities in Nigeria. .Lagos Tours takes one not only to all the interesting places in Lagos, but also guides one where to eat and what to buy in the city.
Some important sight seeing places in the city are as follows:
One of the most attractive buildings in Lagos is the National Museum. The Museum houses numerous exhibits of Nigeria's ancient civilizations, including some famous bronze and terracotta sculptures. Everything is labeled reasonably clearly so it's easy to understand by yourself. One of the most important displays is of the Benin bronze plaques. The statue once adorned the royal palace at Benin City.
Other important places include, Tafawa Balewa Square on the Lagos Island, Badagry which was the ancient slave port and is today also known for its "sun tan" beach, and the bubbly Vespa Market in Abuja. The great Zuma rock is also an important attraction in the city. One side of the rock is said to be a human face. From Lagos one must also visit the ancient city of Zaria and the Sokoto Sultanate
Shopping in Lagos-
The markets of Lagos are colorful, busy and invariably crowded. Strolling through the Lekki Market, can be an exciting affair. One will come across a variety of interesting items. The assorted items include beads, masks, small paintings and various items made of wood as well as fruit, vegetables and fresh fish at Ilasan Market or Ola Fegushi. Customers who can bargain hard can stand to gain a lot.
On the way back from the Market, shop one must visit the recently completed Palms Shopping Mall and Entertainment Center in the city. Credit cards are accepted in very few places in Lagos. However one can easily change euros or dollars into 'naira', the Nigerian currency, at one of the many exchange dealers.
Restaurants and Bars in Lagos-
Rice items, items made of plantain or dodo, corn, dry or wet flours are offered in the restaurants in Lagos. Beans are consumed as Bean cakes, Bean pie, Bean soup and Bean pottage. Local stews and soups are also available in the restaurants and bars. They are mostly eaten with some type of vegetable like spinach, okra, bitter leaves, Ewedu, Apon etc. Isiewu or goat head soup, pepper soup, melon seed or Egusi soup, cow feet stew are other popular soups. A lot of grains, seafood, vegetables and fruits are eaten in addition to Western dishes.
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