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Excursion to Ouidah heritage, pythons and voodoo

New9 hFree cancellationBy Kiblistours
Excursion to Ouidah heritage, pythons and voodoo

About this activity

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.

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

Not included

  • ✕Breakfast
  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Personal expenses
  • ✕Accommodation

Meeting and pickup

  • 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.

Good to know

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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