Excursion to Ouidah heritage, pythons and voodoo
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Your day starts with a pick-up at your Inn in Cotonou before heading to Ouidah, a historic city on the Beninese Atlantic coast. Throughout the tour, you will discover the places that marked the history of the transatlantic trade, explore Vodun traditions still present today and meet craftsmen who perpetuate ancestral know-how. Between memory, culture and human encounters, this excursion offers a complete immersion in one of Benin's most emblematic cities. After a free lunch, you will visit the Temple of Pythons, then explore the historic center and some local craftsmen workshops to discover the city’s cultural heritage and traditional know-how. In the late afternoon, return to Cotonou.
Inclusions
What's included
- Double Guide (Guide and Local Guide)
- Local insurance
- • Access to all sites provided for in the programme
- Participation in a folk music show (optional)
- • Return air-conditioned transport from your Inn in Cotonou
What's not
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Accommodation
Itinerary
Introduction to the history of the city and discovery of its cultural heritage.
Guided tour along one of the most important historical sites in Benin.
Discover the monument and explain its historical and memorial importance.
You will discover one of the best known symbols of voodoo culture and understand the role that certain traditions still play in local life today.
Workshops of local craftsmen Meet passionate artisans who perpetuate know-how passed down for several generations and discover the techniques that make up the wealth of Beninese craftsmanship.
Free time for photos and handicraft purchases Enjoy free time to take pictures and discover local crafts.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The Guide, wearing a black cap, a black T-shirt with the Kiblistours logo, black or blue jeans, and white or black sneakers, will hold a Kiblistours pennant at the meeting point.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 9 travellers
- Operated by
- Kiblistours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
How it compares in Cotonou
- Its from-price is 79% above the median of the 10 day trips we list in Cotonou.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cotonou
Cotonou, Benin's largest city and seat of government, is a busy port on the Gulf of Guinea, lying between the Atlantic and Lake Nokoué.
Cotonou sprawls along a strip of land between the ocean and a lagoon, and is the commercial heart of the country, while Porto-Novo, to the east, holds the title of capital. Motorbike taxis called zémidjans fill its avenues. The Dantokpa Market, among the largest open-air markets in West Africa, sells everything from spices and cloth to household goods, and the red and white Notre-Dame cathedral and the seafront at Fidjrossè offer calmer corners.
