Private Tour

Makoko Floating Community Tour

Overview

Available languages

Arabic

English

French

Mobile ticket

Explore the Makoko community in Lagos, the world’s largest floating village which lives principally on stilt houses on water. Discover Lagos’s own Venice on this guided canoe ride through the watery fishing neighborhood, built on stilts overtop canals.

The area is home to at least 850,000 people, although some estimates indicate closer to 1,000,000 floating city dwellers. Our local tour guide will educate you about the history of the community and why they decided to settle on water. This trip gives you an opportunity to experience the day today lives of the people, how they cope with the raining season, their occupation and many more.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

water and soft drink

WiFi on board

Guided Tour

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

What To Expect

Explore the Makoko community in Lagos, the world’s largest floatingYour tour begins with a visit to the Baale's (Head of the community) house and the primary school, pointing out the way of life of the community. You will then hop on your private canoe to wade through the fishing village on stilts. There is a lot to learn from this unique community and the eventual experience is different from your everyday way of life.. village which lives principally on stilt houses on water. You will be returned to your hotel after the tour.

3 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Makoko Floating Community Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

29 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Challenging conditions, but great tour!
Lola F,
Mar 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a great guide, named "Respect". He was very informative, and it was wonderful to interact with the children. I am hopeful that the leaders of the country, give financial help, as it is very much needed.
Excellent but pricey tour
Kathleen K,
Jul 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This tour was one of the highlights of my trip to Nigeria and the best one I attended. The person giving the tour was the son of a community leader in the town and did an excellent job showing me around, explaining about their community and hopes for the future. I went on a Sunday so got to hear the vibrant church services but not see the kids at school. If you want that latter experience, I’d recommend choosing a weekday. The price was expensive (about 200 US dollars for about 90 minutes in the community) and I hope that was due to a large portion of that is going back to the community to help with their efforts to improve children’s education rather than most going to the tour agency. My one disappointment is I wish I had been invited into their church especially after tipping the church leader after being asked to do so. I suppose I could have asked but as hospitality wasn’t extended in that part, it felt rude to force the issue.
Once in a lifetime experience
Mehmet C,
Dec 28, 2023
- Viator
5.00
One of the best experience I have ever had. You feel like in a documentary. Kids at the school were fantastic and full of smile. You feel super peaceful among them. I should have spend more time there.. Boat trip was another level of experience, kinda once in a lifetime. Only negative thing I can say, it was a bit short trip. It might be like an hour longer..
If you’re thinking about it just go
Daneil D,
Aug 30, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Truly one of the most memorable parts of my trip. I went solo and felt very safe with my guide. Seeing a different part of the land opened my eyes. If you’re thinking about going just do it. Look at life from a different perspective. The travel group I booked through was also very accommodating. I will be booking with the company again in the future
This is a great tour to...
ZHANG D,
Nov 26, 2022
- Viator
5.00
This is a great tour to see how is this special village in Lagos, and what I’ve seen will be a great memory in the future. The tour is very safe, all things are arranged and you don’t need to worry anything. Highly recommend, thank you!