Lagos Food Tour: Taste 5 Nigerian Dishes on the Streets

Five Lagos restaurants, five dishes, one afternoon of eating

A guided food tour through Lagos restaurants where you eat five traditional Nigerian dishes (pepper soup, isi ewu, amala, ewa agoyin, jollof rice) plus two local drinks and suya, traveling between stops in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live English-speaking guide. The tour runs four hours and includes bottled water and snacks. Interactive games on the bus connect you with other food travelers.

The experience

You arrive at the first restaurant and start with small chops and pepper soup, then move to the next stop for isi ewu and afang soup. The itinerary takes you through local spots where you'll eat original amala, ewa agoyin with sauce, and agege bread or fried plantain. Each restaurant is chosen for what it does best: the tour notes one serves the best afang soup in Nigeria. Between stops, the air-conditioned bus keeps the group comfortable while interactive games build real connections with the other food travelers on the tour.

The five dishes anchor the day, but the suya and masa round it out with smoke and spice. Two Nigerian drinks come with the meal plan. A security escort travels with the group, and bottled water and snacks keep you fueled between restaurants. The tour runs four hours total, so it fits into a free afternoon or a morning-to-early-lunch window. Come hungry. That's the only instruction the operator gives.

What’s included

• Five traditional Nigerian dishes across separate restaurants.
• two Nigerian drinks.
• bottled water and snacks.
• air-conditioned vehicle for all travel between stops.
• live English-speaking guide.
• security escort throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayLast departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (8 to 70 years) · Child (2 to 7 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Naija Food Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided route through five neighborhood restaurants in one afternoon, rather than researching and navigating stops on your own.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 7 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What five dishes do I eat on the Lagos food tour?

The tour includes pepper soup, isi ewu, amala, ewa agoyin with sauce, and jollof rice, plus suya, masa and two Nigerian drinks across five different restaurants.

How long does the food tour take?

The tour runs four hours from start to finish, including travel time between restaurants and the meals themselves.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes, an air-conditioned vehicle transports the group between restaurants, and interactive games on the bus help travelers get to know each other.

What if I have food allergies?

Confirm your food allergies before booking so the operator can plan your meal stops accordingly and ensure safe choices at each restaurant.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour?

Public transportation options are available nearby, but the tour itself includes the air-conditioned vehicle that moves the group between all five restaurant stops.