Visit & Tour of Ouidah Benin Heritage

General Description:

Visit Benin Republic and discover Ouidah, the cradle of Vodun Culture and one of Beni’s most historic coastal cities. This 1-day guided tour takes you through Ouidah’s most emblematic sites, combining culture, spirituality and history. 

Tour Duration: Time: 8:30am to 5pm

Language: English and French

Transportation Logistics:

• Tourists are free to come with their own vehicles or pay additional fee for vehicle rental.
• Tourists to provide transportation logistics for the Tour Guide Personnel.

Lunch: Tourists are free to buy food for themselves in fast foods or come with their own food.

Itinerary:

08:30 AM – Departure from Cotonou pickup location.

09:30 AM– Arrival at Temple of Pythons (spiritual symbol of Ouidah)

10:00 AM– Visit Ouidah History Museum (Fort São João Baptista de Ajudá)**

11:30 AM – Stop at Place Chacha, the former slave market

12:00 PM– Lunch break at a restaurant (Beninese cuisine)

1:30 PM – Walk along the Route des Esclaves (Slave Route)

2:30 PM – Visit the Porte du Non-Retour (Door of No Return) on the beach

3:30 PM – Discovery of the Sacred Forest of Kpassè

4:30 PM– Completion of Tour

5:30PM Drop off at hotel, or border location

Note:

• The visit & tour fees cover tour guide and entry fees.
• Optional visa application support services for an additional fee.
• Optional flight booking support services for an additional fee.
• Optional hotel advisory & booking support services for an additional fee.