Algiers 5-day itinerary
- Best for
- A first visit to Algiers with room for one extra neighborhood.
- Pace
- Four walking days and one day trip.
- Base
- City
- Estimated budget
- $400–$1,400
Day-by-day plan
Follow the stops in order. Walk times are estimates between nearby places.
- Day 1
City
Walk City in Algiers. Start at Martyrs' Memorial, then National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers and Grande Poste d'Alger. Stay on foot.
Stop 1
Martyrs' Memorial
An iconic concrete monument commemorating the Algerian war for independence. In the basement, there is an exhibition about the independence war, basically an exhibition of various kinds of arms the rebels used.
Stop 2 · 4 min walk
National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers
One of the largest arts museums in Africa with over 8,000 works, includes paintings, drawings, engravings and old prints, sculptures, old furniture and decorative art, ceramics, glassware, as well as a numismatic collection. The museum features both Dutch and French masters as well as emblematic Algerian artists such as Baya, Yellès and Racim.
Stop 3
Grande Poste d'Alger
A masterpiece of neo-Moorish architecture built in 1910 by the French.
Stop 4
Palais des Raïs
A classified historical monument.
Stop 5 · 61 min walk
Jardin d'essais of el-hamma
Jardin d'essais of el-hamma is a listed stop in this neighborhood.
Eat · Al Boustan Restaurant: Panoramic restaurant overlooking Algiers. The restaurant is modern and very smart. An outdoor terrace offers the best views of Algiers and the coast. Food is excellent.
Browse Algiers tours - Day 2
City
Walk City in Algiers. Start at Djamaa el Djazaïr, then Bardo National Museum and National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Art. Stay on foot.
Stop 1
Djamaa el Djazaïr
Large mosque with tallest minaret in the world. Built in 2012, it is the third-largest mosque in the world. Anyone is allowed in during prayer times, both for prayer or visiting.
Stop 2
Bardo National Museum
Bardo National Museum is a listed stop in this neighborhood.
Stop 3
National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Art
National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Art is a listed stop in this neighborhood.
Stop 4
Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions
Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions is a listed stop in this neighborhood.
Stop 5
Museum of Modern Art of Algiers
Museum of Modern Art of Algiers is a listed stop in this neighborhood.
Eat · Sapori: Couscous bar
- Day 3
City
Walk City in Algiers. Start at Basilica of Our Lady of Africa, then Sacred Heart Cathedral and Ketchaoua Mosque. Stay on foot.
Stop 1
Basilica of Our Lady of Africa
Catholic basilica completed in 1872.
Stop 2
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Catholic cathedral completed in 1956.
Stop 3
Ketchaoua Mosque
Built in 1794 by the Dey Baba Hassan.
Stop 4 · 4 min walk
El Djedid Mosque
Built in 1660 during the Turk reign.
Stop 5
El Barani Mosque
Built by the Ottomans in 1653
Eat · Le Ciloc: Genuine Constantine food in a quiet and traditional atmosphere.
- Day 4
Casbah
Walk Casbah in Algiers, including Ali la Pointe Museum and Palace of the Dey.
Stop 1
Ali la Pointe Museum
Ali la Pointe Museum is a listed stop in this neighborhood.
Stop 2
Palace of the Dey
Palace of the Dey, also known as Algiers Castle, is an Ottoman era palace in the city of Algiers, Algeria. Completed in the 16th century, it is situated inside the Casbah of Algiers, and settled by successive deys of the city. The palace can be visited: you get the chance to walk through the house of a dey and enjoy all the luxury accommodations.
Eat · Al Boustan Restaurant: Panoramic restaurant overlooking Algiers. The restaurant is modern and very smart. An outdoor terrace offers the best views of Algiers and the coast. Food is excellent.
- Day 5
City
Keep Algiers on foot. No new tickets required.
Stop 1
Jardin d'essais of el-hamma
Jardin d'essais of el-hamma is a listed stop in this neighborhood.
Eat · Eat near the hotel.
Where to stay
Sleep near the walking base. Pick an area, then search hotels by neighborhood.
Budget
First stay
Has some kind of atmosphere, though for a cheap price. There are various categories of rooms, with shared toilets and showers, private showers only or private toilet + shower.
Mid-range
First stay
Town centre hotel. Old and charming, but reasonably comfortable. Good value for town centre. Wireless internet throughout is fast.
Splurge
First stay
Beachfront resort.
Things to book
Tours and tickets that match this plan. Book anything that needs timed entry.
Budget
Rough mid-range spend for 5 days in Algiers, excluding long-haul flights. Hotel nights drive most of the range.
- Budget: about $400 (hostel/budget hotel, transit, street food)
- Mid-range: about $700 (3★ hotel, sit-down meals, a tour or two)
- Comfort: about $1,400 (nicer hotel, taxis, paid attractions)
Transportation
Get in
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Get around
Algiers’ public transportation system includes a single metro line, a single tram line, and buses. Taxis are also available, and you can easily find one in the city center. thumb|Metro stations in Algiers After three decades of construction, the first segment of the Algiers Metro finally opened in 2011. The main line runs from Place des Martyrs next to the Casbash to Haï El Badr, with stops along several of the most important places in the city.
Where to eat
Simple meal ideas near the day’s walking route.
Al Boustan Restaurant
Panoramic restaurant overlooking Algiers. The restaurant is modern and very smart. An outdoor terrace offers the best views of Algiers and the coast. Food is excellent.
Sapori
Couscous bar
Le Ciloc
Genuine Constantine food in a quiet and traditional atmosphere.
Optional alternatives
Add one if a walking day finishes early. Don’t stack them onto the same afternoon.
Sablette
Sablette is a listed stop in this neighborhood.
Marina Palm
Marina Palm is a listed stop in this neighborhood.
Before you go
Questions
- Do I need a car in Algiers?
- No for this plan. The days stay inside walking range, then local transit to XXX. Algiers’ public transportation system includes a single metro line, a single tram line, and buses. Taxis are also available, and you can easily find one in the city center. thumb|Metro stations in Algiers After three decades of construction, the first segment of the Algiers Metro finally opened in 2011. The main line runs from Place des Martyrs next to the Casbash to Haï El Badr, with stops along several of the most important places in the city.
- Is 5 days enough?
- Yes if you want Algiers plus one nearby trip. Use the 3-day plan if you will not leave town.
- Where should I stay?
- Base near City so the first walking day starts at the hotel. Central Touring Hotel is a listed option, not a ranking.
- Where do I eat?
- Each day names one sit-down stop. Al Boustan Restaurant is on the list. Keep the rest as bakeries and market counters.
Other Algiers trip lengths
- Where to stay in Algiers
- Best time to visit Algiers
- eSIM for Algeria
- Travel insurance for Algeria
- Airport transfers
Daily stops compiled from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA), and Wikipedia. Updated 2026-10-01. Edited by Lina Varela.