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Overview
**Taste Abuja: Street Food, Markets & Culture**
Come hungry and discover Abuja through its flavors, markets and culture on a **4–5-hour food and cultural adventure** with a local guide.
Begin at vibrant **Wuse Market**, exploring local ingredients, spices, fresh produce and everyday Nigerian life. Taste a classic**akara , Roasted Bole and fish **, then discover Nigerian creativity at the **Arts & Crafts Village**, filled with handmade crafts and unique souvenirs.
Continue your culinary journey with smoky **charcoal-grilled suya**, followed by authentic Nigerian favorites such as **jollof rice and pounded yam**. Along the way, your local guide shares fascinating stories about Nigerian food, traditions and daily life.
Perfect for **food lovers, first-time visitors, solo travelers and couples**, this experience goes beyond sightseeing—giving you a chance to **taste, explore and experience Abuja like a local.**
Stop 1 – Wuse Market
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM (30 Minutes)
Begin your experience with a guided walk through Wuse Market, one of Abuja's busiest
traditional markets.
Learn About
• Nigerian spices and herbs
• Local vegetables and ingredients
• Regional food traditions
• How Nigeria's diverse ethnic groups influence the country's cuisine
Photo Opportunities
• Fresh produce
• Spice stalls
• Traditional markets
• Local traders
Wuse
25m
Stop 2 – Akara Café Experience
Time: 3:35 PM – 4:00 PM (25 Minutes)
Venue
Akara Café, Abuja
Taste
• Fresh Akara
• Agege Bread
• Pap (Ogi) or your preferred local breakfast accompaniment (subject to availability)
Learn the History
Akara dates back hundreds of years and is believed to have originated among the Yoruba
people before spreading across West Africa.
You'll also discover:
• Why akara is one of Nigeria's favourite breakfast foods
• it is cheap, rich in protein, and tastes great. Made from whipped and fried bean
batter, these golden fritters pair easily with common morning sides like pap
(akamu), custard, oatmeal, or bread, offering a quick and filling start to the day.
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• How beans are processed into akara
To make akara, black-eyed peas or brown beans are soaked briefly, rubbed to remove
their outer skins, and washed clean. The peeled beans are blended into a thick, smooth
paste with minimal water. The batter is whisked to trap air for a fluffy texture, mixed with
salt, onions
Abuja
40m
Stop 3 – Abuja Arts & Crafts Village
Time: 4:10 PM – 4:50 PM (40 Minutes)
Visit Abuja's famous Arts & Crafts Village before the shops close.
Learn About
• Nigeria's diverse ethnic cultures
• Traditional wood carving
• Bronze casting
• Adire (tie-dye) fabrics
• Aso Oke weaving
• Handmade jewellery
• Leather craftsmanship
• Nigerian masks and sculptures
• Handmade musical instruments
Experience
• Meet local artisans
• Shop for authentic souvenirs
• Take memorable photographs
35m · Admission ticket included
Stop 4 – Yahuza Suya Experience (Wuse II)
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:35 PM (35 Minutes)
Venue
Yahuza Suya, Wuse II
Taste
• Beef Suya
• Chicken Suya (optional)
• Gizzard Suya (optional)
Learn the History
Suya originated among the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria and has become one of the
country's most famous street foods. It is traditionally grilled over charcoal and seasoned
with Yaji, a spice blend made from ground peanuts, ginger, paprika, chili, garlic, and other
spices.
You'll learn:
• Why suya became Nigeria's national street food
Suya became Nigeria's national street food because its addictive smoky flavor,
portable nature, and affordable price bridge all ethnic and social divides.
Originating with Northern nomadic herders, this spiced, coal-grilled meat spread
nationwide through migration and urbanization, turning evening roadside stands
into vibrant community gathering spaces.
Wuse
30m
Stop 5 – Boli & Roasted Fish
Time: 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM (30 Minutes)
Venue
Floris Garden, Wuse Zone 3
Taste
• Roasted Plantain (Boli)
• Roasted Fish
• Pepper Sauce
Learn the History
Discover why boli is one of Southern Nigeria's favourite street foods, how it is roasted over
charcoal, and why it is commonly paired with roasted fish and spicy pepper sauce.
Boli (or bole) is a beloved Southern Nigerian street food because it combines smoky,
earthy aromas with a sweet, comforting taste. It is cheap, filling, and deeply tied to local
roadside culture. Ripe or semi-ripe plantains are grilled over hot charcoal until the outside
is charred and the inside turns soft and sweet. Pairing it with smoky roasted fish and a fiery
palm-oil pepper sauce creates a balanced meal of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
Gwarinpa
40m
Stop 6 – Traditional Nigerian Cuisine Display Experience
Time: 6:20 PM – 7:00 PM (40 Minutes)
Venue
PTK Restaurant, Abuja
Enjoy a seated tasting experience featuring authentic Nigerian dishes from different
regions of the country.
Sample Dishes (Subject to Availability)
• Jollof Rice
• Pounded Yam
• Egusi Soup
• Efo Riro
• Vegetable Soup
• White Soup
• Ofada Rice & Ayamase Sauce
• Native Rice
• Peppered Goat Meat
• Catfish Pepper Soup
• Moi Moi
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Our reps will be on Toogoodtravels customized cap or top
End point
Our reps will be on Toogoodtravels customized cap or top
Pickup details
Your Tour guide and your driver will be outside your accommodation waiting
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
