Conakry walking tour & city guide

A long peninsula of markets, music and ocean views.

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Conakry, Guinea: City Walking Tour

Video by Kenny Walker · Sep 2024 · All rights belong to the creator · More from Kenny Walker →

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Conakry on foot

Conakry stretches for more than 30 kilometres along the narrow Kaloum peninsula, with the ocean on both sides. The old administrative centre sits at the tip, while the busy neighbourhoods, markets and roadside stalls spread inland towards the mainland, full of motorbikes, music and traffic.

Markets and neighbourhoods

Madina Market is one of the biggest markets in West Africa, a sprawling district of fabrics, electronics, food and almost anything else you can think of. Marché Niger, closer to the centre, is smaller and easier to explore, with piles of fruit, fish and spices.

Kaloum, at the end of the peninsula, has the presidential palace, ministries, the port and a few shaded streets of older buildings, and is the calmest part of the city to walk.

A classic walk

Begin at the Grand Mosque of Conakry, one of the largest in Africa, then head into the centre of Kaloum past the Palais du Peuple and the National Museum. Continue to Marché Niger for the noise and colour, and finish on the Corniche at sunset, looking out towards the Îles de Los.

Good to know

The dry season from November to April is the best time to visit; Conakry is one of the wettest capitals in the world from June to September. Boats leave from the port for the Îles de Los, a short trip to quiet beaches. Traffic along the peninsula's two main roads can be very slow.

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Top sights in Conakry

1
Grand Mosque of Conakry
One of the largest mosques in sub-Saharan Africa.
2
National Museum
Masks, instruments and art from across Guinea.
3
Palais du Peuple
The landmark people's palace in Kaloum.
4
Madina Market
A huge and chaotic market district.
5
Îles de Los
Islands with beaches a short boat ride from the port.
6
Botanical Garden of Camayenne
A shady colonial-era garden in the city.

Eat

Food markets & where to eat in Conakry

Marché Niger
Street food and fresh fruit in the city centre.
Kaloum
Cafés and grilled-fish spots near the port.
Corniche
Small restaurants and bars along the seafront.

Taste

Food to try in Conakry

Riz gras
Rice cooked in a rich tomato sauce with meat or fish.
Sauce arachide
Peanut stew served over rice.
Fouti
Fonio grain with okra and meat, a Fouta Djallon favourite.
Grilled fish
Atlantic fish grilled with onions and chilli.

Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.

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