How many days do you need in Yamoussoukro?

The top 2 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.

What is the emergency number in Yamoussoukro?

Emergency: police 111, ambulance 185, fire 180.

Yamoussoukro Things to do and walking itinerary

Côte d'Ivoire

Yamoussoukro travel guide

2 things to do in Yamoussoukro. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.

Top things to do in Yamoussoukro

Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro — Roman Catholic basilica minor in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire (visit ≈ 30 min)
Yamoussoukro Cathedral — church building in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire (visit ≈ 35 min)

1-day Yamoussoukro walking itinerary

Starting point: City centre. The top 2 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.

Day 1 (≈ 7.9 km · 10,720 steps · 1 h 47 min on the way): Yamoussoukro Cathedral → Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro

Good to know before visiting Yamoussoukro

Fine: Photographing military sites, airports, bridges and government buildings is prohibited.
Warning: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on entry.
Warning: Currents at Abidjan and Grand-Bassam beaches can be deadly.
Warning: Malaria is a risk; ask your doctor about prevention and use repellent.
Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often; check official government sources before you travel.
Cover shoulders and knees at the Yamoussoukro Basilica.

Emergency: police 111, ambulance 185, fire 180
Plugs: C/E, 220V
Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
Tipping: About 10% is customary.

Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Côte d'Ivoire, Wikivoyage — Ivory Coast, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10

Yamoussoukro travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Yamoussoukro?: The top 2 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
What is the emergency number in Yamoussoukro?: Emergency: police 111, ambulance 185, fire 180.
Do you tip in Yamoussoukro?: About 10% is customary.

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