Luanda City Tour​

Appreciating Luanda’s many highlights can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Explore the Angolan capital in the Luanda City Tour and tick off several top city landmarks including the Iron Palace, Fortress of São Miguel, and Church of Our Lady of Remedies. Benefit from round-trip transfer for a hassle-free experience, and benefit from historical and cultural insights provided by your guide.

Itinerary

• Iron Palace (Stop at)
  Believed to be designed or inspired by Gustav Eiffel (1880). Known for its ironwork and exhibitions of Angolan artists.
• Ilha do Cabo (Ilha de Luanda) (Drive through)
  A 7 km peninsula, historically tied to the Kingdom of Kongo (shells once used as currency). Today, it’s a lively beach and leisure hub with restaurants and hotels.
• 4th of February Avenue (Stop at)
  Luanda’s iconic waterfront promenade. A beautiful bay-side walk featuring palm trees, modern skyscrapers, and a refreshing ocean breeze.
• Fortress of São Miguel (Stop at)
  Built in the 17th century by Paulo Dias de Novais, the first Portuguese governor of Luanda. Now the National Museum of Military History, displaying colonial-era weapons, tanks, and azulejo tiles depicting Angola’s history, fauna, and flora.
• Cidade Alta (Drive through)
  Prestigious neighborhood, home to the Presidential Palace and key institutions of Angola.
• Mausoleum of Agostinho Neto (Stop at)
  Resting place of Angola’s first president, with spaceship-inspired architecture. Neto proclaimed independence in 1975.
• Moon Viewpoint (Miradouro da Lua) (Stop at)
  Striking geological formations resembling a lunar landscape, especially beautiful at sunset.
• Craft Market (Stop at)
  A place to buy authentic souvenirs, discover Angolan craftsmanship, and engage with local culture.
• Museum of Slavery (Stop at)
  Offers insight into the legacy of the slave trade and its impact, while promoting reflection on racism and human rights.