History of slavery: a historical full-day tour
Activities

History of slavery: a historical full-day tour

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$89.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 9 hours
Do this because
  • See the monument of Freedom Flag Pole and enter a museum focusing on slavery in The Gambia
  • Pay a visit to the home village of Kunta Kinteh, the famous man who was forced into slavery
  • Explore Kunta Kinteh Island and learn more about the beginning of the slave trade and its abolition
What to expect

Take this tour to learn about Gambian history and trace the origins of Kunta Kinteh, the Gambian who was taken to the Americas. Deepen your knowledge about the history of slavery through the many sites you'll visit.

You’ll depart by 07:00 am to Banjul, where you’ll catch the Banjul Barra to get to Barra. You’ll drive through the villages to Juffureh Albreda, in the north bank region of the mouth of River Gambia. Albreda used to be a French trading post during the slavery era. You’ll visit the Freedom Flag Pole, a national monument since 1970, and a slave museum. You’ll also find a church, the first of its kind to be built in West Africa by the Portuguese.

You'll continue to Juffureh – the home village of the famous slave Kunta Kinteh. Alex Haley based the story of his best-seller Roots on him, tracing the events of the transatlantic slave trade. You’ll then reach the highlight of the tour: the visit of the Kinteh clan.

You’ll stop at another museum displaying more than 400 years of slave trade, which contributed considerably to the depopulation of the continent.

You’ll then board a pirogue for a 2-mile sea cruise to Kuntah Kinteh Island (former James Island). You’ll see a dungeon, the only one remaining out of 14 which were washed away by erosion or the gunpowder explosions in the mid-XVIII century.

After gaining information on this place, you’ll cruise back to the village and have lunch in a local restaurant. You'll drive back to Barra and catch the ferry to Banjul.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Guided tour
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Cruise
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not included
  • x_not_included Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on site)
  • x_not_included Drinks
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where
Meeting point:
Pick-up available from selected city areas hotels in Serrekunda. Please meet the driver outside the reception area at this time: - Lemon Creek: 06:45 am - Seafront: 06:45 am - Coco Ocean: 06:45 am - Holiday Beach: 06:50 am - Senegambia Beach: 06:50 am - Bamboo: 06:55 am - Balafon: 07:00 am - Palma Rima: 07:05 am - Tamala: 07:05 am - African Princess: 07:05 am - Sunset Beach: 07:10 am - Kombo Beach: 07:10 am - Ngala Lodge: 07:15 am - Ocean Bay: 07:30 am
What to remember
  • You will need to present valid ID or a copy of your passport
  • It is recommended to wear sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and comfortable shoes
  • It is recommend to bring your own water
  • Pick-up available from selected city areas hotels in Serrekunda, starting at 7:00am. Please refer to the meeting point section for more details
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Provider
Gambia Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

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