"Best of Algiers city" by Fancyellow

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Basilique Notre Dame d'Afrique

  We visit the beautiful Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique that dominates the long bay above Bab El Oued and it offers a beautiful view and it has a fine ecclesiastical architecture.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Kasbah of Algiers

  Our next bet will be the old 10th century city known as the Kasbah "The Citadelle" where you are going to walk on the cobbled narrow streets and explore the complex houses, palaces and mosques dating back the Ottoman period.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Ketchaoua Mosque

  We reach to one of the most preserved Ottoman mosques of the lower Casbah and the first great building many people see, the 17th century Ketchaoua Mosque.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Palais Des Rais

  We move again to one of the most important, prestigious and historical monument of Algiers, Bastion 23 Palace which is located in front of the sea. It is a set of three palaces (17, 18 and 23) and you are going to discover the historical aspect and enjoy roaming through secrets rooms inside it.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 5

  We head past the mosque of the Fishermen and walk along the Seafront facing the sea. It just reminds you instantly of the port of Marseille with colorful small vessels and you will also find set of beautiful European buildings.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  We make our way to the downtown just off the main road of the Martyr's Square where you can see a large modern mosque in vivid yellow color and an ex-colonial church.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  La Grande Poste d'Alger

  We walk past the most colossal building of the downtown, Grand Post office which is a fine example of French-designed, early 20th-century Moorish architecture.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Le Jardin d'Essai du Hamma

  After finishing up with the busy downtown, we head to one of the most inviting places in Algiers, the Botanical Garden of El Hamma, a large garden dedicated to the collection and preservation of wide range of plants, gigantic trees and a central area with fountains and lawns. It's a great area to escape the heat and relax.

  1 minute • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Memorial du Martyr

  Our next stop will be the landmark and the most imposing 92-meter-tall Monument to the Martyrs, situated on a hill and overlooking the whole city and apparent from different angles of Algiers. You will get a pretty great shot from certain vantage point.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• For any booking for a departure within 48 hours you need to confirm availability
• If you don’t have a tourist visa yet, please make a reservation and contact us at least one month in advance

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