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Yaounde historical and Memorial City Tour Private Activity

Yaoundé, Yaoundé, Cameroon

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Duration

2 hours

Cancellation

No Cancellation

Max group Size

18 people

Languages

English and 2 more

Difficulty

Easy

Sanitary measures

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Pick up

No pick up services

Overview

Discover the grandeur of the city of Yaoundé aboard a unique tourist bus. Enjoy breathtaking views and live commentary from an experienced guide who is familiar with all aspects of Yaoundé’s history and present. As you level up, you can stop for a moment to get an aerial view of the city from the top of Mont Fébé.

Key Activity Highlights

Discover the colonial history of the city of Yaoundé
Visit of monuments and emblematic historical sites
Discover the architecture of the first former presidential palace
Capture the view of the city at the top of Mount fébé
Get live commentary from an experienced guide and ask questions

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What you should expect

Guided tour of the reunification monument

Our visit begins with a guided tour of the reunification monument. A monument that marks unity in the diversity of Cameroon. We will decode the artists' vision and symbols through the pillars of unity before reaching the top to the unity point to capture the view of the city.

Exposure of the colonial past

During the exhibition of the colonial past, our guide will take you through the arrival of the Germans and the different shades of blood that took place in Yaoundé.

View of the ancient presidential palace

Our guide will tell you the history of the former presidential palace, now known as the national museum. You will also learn about the origins of all the names given to Yaoundé.

Place of independence

We will stop at the place where President Ahmadou Ahidjo proclaimed Cameroon's independence. Our guide will detail and comment live on the symbols engraved on the monument.

Lorraine Cross

The Cross of Lorraine monument "Cross with a double horizontal bar, a monument of Germanic origin, but which, curiously, was adopted by the French Resistance as an emblem. It was the symbol of a movement that liberated France, the power that seized the "Tutelage" and then the "Mandate" of colonial France over Cameroon, it was also the gathering point of Cameroonian riflemen who fought on the side of France.

Unity Monument

We will have a guided tour of the unity monument built in 2021.

Spectacular view of the city of Yaoundé

As we progress towards the end of the tour, you will stop at the top of Mount Febe and capture the view of the city of Yaoundé. From here you will see the unity monument, the unity palace (current residence of the head of state), the congress palace, and all the little details of the city of yaoundé.

Departure, Pickup & Return

Departure Point

Monument de la réunification du Cameroun, Boulevard de la Réunification, Yaoundé, Cameroon

Tous les participants doivent se retrouver au monument de la réunification devant le bus de la ville.

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Return Point

Return point same as departure or pickup points

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Sustainable Tourism

African Cultural heritage is preserved
Social, cultural and natural resources are sustainably used
Local economy is supported
Local communities are involved
Staff training integrates sustainable tourism
Research is constantly done to solve sustainable related issues
This activity is marketed in a sustainable way

Transport

Public transport is not easily accessible for this activity, we recommend using private transportation

Pets

Pets are not permitted for this activity

Accessibility

Activity not accessible to wheelchair users

Pick up services

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Activity can be customized according to travelers needs , contact us for customization

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Yaounde historical and Memorial City Tour Private Activity

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Overview

Key Activity Highlights

What you should expect

Guided tour of the reunification monument

Exposure of the colonial past

View of the ancient presidential palace

Place of independence

Lorraine Cross

Unity Monument

Spectacular view of the city of Yaoundé

Departure, Pickup & Return

Departure Point

Return Point

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Additional information

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Yaounde historical and Memorial City Tour Private Activity

Duration

Cancellation

Max group Size

Languages

Difficulty

Sanitary measures

Pick up

Overview

Key Activity Highlights

What you should expect

Guided tour of the reunification monument

Exposure of the colonial past

View of the ancient presidential palace

Place of independence

Lorraine Cross

Unity Monument

Spectacular view of the city of Yaoundé

Departure, Pickup & Return

Departure Point

Return Point

Included / non-included

Additional information

About The Operator

FAQs

Can I have a private tour ?

What if I do not have a vehicle

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