Guided Lagos Markets Tour: West Africa's Biggest Arts Market

Lagos State is the second most populous in Nigeria and the 5th biggest economy in Africa.

A guided tour of one of three major Lagos markets: Lekki Arts and Crafts (West Africa's largest arts market), Balogun (Nigeria's biggest textile and clothing hub), or Tejuosho (a recently modernized gold and retail center), with a live English or French-speaking guide, private air-conditioned transport, and bottled water. You choose which market to visit before the tour starts. The tour runs 2 to 4 hours and includes visa assistance, all fees and taxes, and hotel pickup.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit chosen Lagos market

• Choose one market to visit
• Explore Lekki Arts and Crafts market
• Explore Balogun market
• Explore Tejuosho market

The experience

You pick which market to explore before you book. Lekki Arts and Crafts is the biggest arts market in West Africa, stocked with local crafts and handmade goods. Balogun is Nigeria's largest market for textiles, shoes, clothes and accessories: the kind of place where you experience the traditional bustle and bargaining of a working Lagos market, though the stalls now extend through the streets rather than sitting in one fixed location. Tejuosho has recently been transformed into an ultra-modern market, organized and clean, where gold sellers, clothing retailers and other traders operate side by side. Each one gives you a different angle on how commerce actually works in Lagos.

A guide who speaks English or French meets you at your hotel and drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle to whichever market you chose. You'll see how the trading systems function, what goods move through each space, and why Lagos State (despite being only one of Nigeria's 36 states) ranks as the 5th biggest economy in Africa, larger than over 40 African countries on their own. The guide walks you through the market itself, pointing out how business gets done and what makes each one distinct. Bottled water is included, and all fees and taxes are covered upfront.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport.
• hotel pickup.
• a live guide in English or French.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.
• visa assistance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Samap Travels & Tours LTD

Is this one for you?Choose Balogun if you want the energy and bargaining of a traditional working market; pick Lekki Arts and Crafts if you're after the largest concentration of local crafts and handmade goods; select Tejuosho if you prefer a recently modernized, organized space. The tour runs 2 to 4 hours depending on which market you choose and how long you spend there.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Lekki Arts and Crafts market known for?

Lekki Arts and Crafts is the biggest arts market in West Africa, so if you want to see local crafts and handmade goods in the largest concentration, this is the market to choose.

What makes Balogun market different from the others?

Balogun is Nigeria's biggest market for textiles, shoes, clothes and accessories, and it has the traditional bustle and bargaining of a working local market, though it now spreads through the streets of Lagos rather than occupying a single fixed space.

Has Tejuosho market changed recently?

Tejuosho has undergone a remarkable transformation into an ultra-modern market with a beautiful and organized environment, moving away from its former disorganized state, so it offers a different feel from the other two options.

Do I need to decide which market to visit before I book?

Yes, you choose which of the three markets (Lekki Arts and Crafts, Balogun, or Tejuosho). You want to visit when you make your reservation.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, the tour includes private transportation and hotel pickup, so you don't need to arrange your own way to the market.