10-Hour Ouidah and Cotonou Historical Tour with Ganvié Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk through Dantokpa Market, the biggest market in West Africa
• 02 Visit the Kpasse Forest and the Python Temple in Ouidah
• 03 Learn about the region's slavery history along the slave route
• 04 Explore Ganvié, the village on Lake Nokoué

Go on a full-day historical tour to Ouidah and Cotonou in Benin. Visit popular sites, markets, and historical monuments in Ouidah and Cotonou, and discover the culture and traditions of the local people. Learn how slavery took place in this part of the world as you explore these important cities and their heritage.

Learn how slavery took place in this part of the world as you explore these important cities and their heritage.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Ouidah, Cotonou, Ganvié

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ouidah, Cotonou and Ganvié Discovery

• Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Ouidah.
• Visit the Kpasse Forest.
• Proceed to the Python Temple and the slave route.
• Travel to Cotonou and visit Dantokpa Market, the biggest market in West Africa.
• Admire the fine artworks at the artisanal center in Cotonou, meet the artists, and get customized products made.
• Explore Ganvié, the village on Lake Nokoué.
• Enjoy the nightlife of Cotonou and head back to your hotel after the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English/French-speaking local Benin tour guide
• A private air-conditioned vehicle, including fuel

What's Not Included

• Visa and visa fees
• Entrance fees
• Travel insurance and immunizations
• Between-meal snacks and drinks, non-arranged or extra meals, and alcoholic beverages
• Any hotel incidentals
• Any non-essential public transit

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ouidah, Benin

Tour start

Ouidah, Bénin

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.