Two hours around the Angolan Capital

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover Luanda on a two-hour tour full of history, culture and urban beauty. Explore iconic landmarks such as Fortaleza de São Miguel and Palácio de Ferro, delve into the rich colonial heritage of Cidade Alta and enjoy stunning views of Luanda Bay. Stroll around Luanda Island and soak up the laid-back seaside atmosphere, whilst soaking up the vibrant energy of Mercado do São Paulo. This condensed tour offers a captivating view of the Angolan capital, ideal for those who want to experience the best that Luanda has to offer in a short time. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

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

Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Fortaleza de Sao Miguel

A historical landmark that dates back to the 17th century, when it was built by Portuguese colonizers. Over the years, the fortress played a significant role in the city's defense and as an administrative center. With its imposing architecture and strategic seafront location, Fortaleza de São Miguel is a fascinating place to explore Angola's colonial history and take in stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Angolan capital.

20 minutes • Admission Included

Palacio de Ferro

An iconic structure dating back to the colonial era. Designed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel, the same person responsible for the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Iron Palace is a masterpiece of metallic architecture. Its impressive structure and distinctive design make it a unique landmark in the city. The palace once served as the seat of government and currently houses a museum, offering visitors the opportunity to admire its historic beauty and learn about its cultural significance.

10 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Two hours around the Angolan Capital

Pickup included

Reviews

4.37

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Trustworthy and great tour
celmaq2022,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ivone was amazing, very welcoming. She showed us everything and explained everything that it was in the itinerary. We enjoyed it very much. She drove us around the city of Luanda. Trustworthy and very educational. She can speak Portuguese and English so it was easy to communicate. I highly recommend it!
Started Late But Still Covered the Highlights
gaminwoman,
Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We waited in a hot parking lot for the start of the tour that began 20 minutes late. However, we still made the rounds around town and got a good overall view of life in Luanda.
Definitley Worth the Money!
Gary L,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Even though tour started 2 hours late, very educational, Information regarding Angola's past, present and future were presented. Very objective and enjoyable. Tour guide Ivone was very efficient and knowledgeable.
Perfect excursion
Céline C,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect excursion to discover the city when you are running out of time. The tour is complete. Great guide and great explanation
A quick tour of Sao Tome
John W,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
We arrived at the meeting spot on time. There were much confusion with the employees at the location. We were told the bus was not available until later. We waited in the hot sun for over an hour before a half broken down bus arrived. The bus has a broken window and no air conditioning. Our guide Ivone did her best to remedy the problem. She provided us with refund for half of the cost due to the inconvenient. She also bought us cold drinks at the gas station before the tour. She did a great job and provided us with the necessary information about the city. She actually made the tour bearable. I would recommend this trip because it is much cheaper than what the cruise ship has to offer.
Disappointing
Janene M,
May 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Poorly organized tour. Had to wait 2 hours in the heat for our bus. Staff had no idea what was happening. When a bus finally arrived others who had also been waiting quite some time got on first and there was no space for our group. Finally another bus arrived 2 hours late. Our tour guide gave no cometary and when asked he didn’t seem to know much of any thing. We booked a city tour but saw very little. Water and snacks were to be provided but we only received water when we asked and we had to stop for the driver to buy it. No snacks were provided Very disappointed we would not recommend this company
Impressed with guide
W2071IXflorab,
Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful guide who understood & spoke English fluently. Very informative while viewing historical sites. Great value.
Highly recommended city tour at a reasonable price
manfredk584,
Apr 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
For the city tour booked through Viator, the 33€ was absolutely worth it. The tour guide spoke perfect English and had a lot of expertise. Everything was well organized, which is rather the exception in Africa. The sights were almost all visited and there was a lot of information about it. Questions that did not directly affect the sights were also answered expertly. An absolute recommendation I make for this tour !!! Another sightseeing tour I took in Abidjan, Ivory Coast for 3 times the price was worth a quarter at most.
Luanda in 2 hours
Shayne S,
Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ivon was a fabulous guide, very knowledgeable, very honest and freely answering questions. I would have no hesitation in recommending her. The tour was everything’s it said it was going to be.
Great tour
Carrie J,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ivonne was an outstanding Tour Guide thorough, articulate, friendly, knowledgeable, cordial and kind. We enjoyed the stop at the market and the museum.