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La Rochelle Self Guided Tour of Salt and Slave Ships

4.5(2)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Tourific
La Rochelle Self Guided Tour of Salt and Slave Ships

About this activity

Inside a grand merchant mansion sits a bronze tribute to an enslaved man born on the island that enriched this city. The mayor framed it as La Rochelle making peace with its past. Beyond the postcard-perfect harbour and its iconic twin towers lies a deeper story: as one of France’s major slave-trading ports, this audio tour invites you to explore both sides of its history.

This self-guided audio walking tour of La Rochelle follows a harbour that shipped salt and wine out as white gold, then grew fat on the triangular slave trade. You'll stand where a mayor drove his dagger into the council table rather than surrender, trace a Templar fleet that vanished one night with its treasure, and meet a ruined merchant whose lost ships came home laden with gold.

Press play at 19 stops. Walk at your own pace, no fixed start time, no group to follow, with offline audio in your choice of language.

Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and every tour comes with a refund guarantee.

What's included

  • ✓1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
  • ✓Audio and written guide included
  • ✓100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund
  • ✓Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • ✓Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation

Not included

  • ✕Any physical devices or headphones
  • ✕Human tour guide at location

Meeting and pickup

  • This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can't find it? Search for "Tourific" in your email inbox and spam folder OR contact us via support.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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