Ouidah full-day electric bike tour EN

Overview

This excursion is more than just a guided tour: it is an immersive, humane and committed experience that immerses you in the heart DE Benin’s history and culture while respecting nature and local communities. By electric bike, you explore powerful places of memory and iconic spiritual sites, guided by passionate experts. Every step of the way is designed to create connection, raise awareness, and foster authenticity. Above all, it is the only visit to the country to combine a complete historical circuit by electric bike, a successful eco-responsible approach (without plastic, solar energy, local partners) and a real encounter with the soul DE Ouidah.

Itinerary

1. Check-out is at the Auction Place. Gather at this emotionally charged place, the former Public Slave Point of Sale where trade and sales took place during the Dahomey slave trade.

   · 30 min

2. Case Zomai

   Pedal comfortably to this former prison where slaves were locked up before they were deported to the Americas.

   · 10 min

3. Mémorial Zoungbodji

   Commented stop on this poignant place, built on the site of the mass grave where were thrown slaves deemed too weak for the crossing.

   · 10 min

4. Discover this poignant symbol of the Slave Route where male slaves had to go around 9 times, and women 7 times so as to forget their family, history, culture and identity and become beings without any will.

   · 15 min· Admission included

5. La Porte Du Non Retour

   Close your tour on the beach where sits the majestic Gate of No Return, recently renovated, higher and illuminated. Admire the magnificent Check-out Boat as your Guide gives you the final explanations of this memorable day.

   · 30 min

6. Temple des Pythons

   Admire these two opposite places of worship, a powerful symbol of the coexistence of religions in Benin. The brave ones can take pictures with a python around their necks. Visit the craft centres of the square and find unique objects of art to bring back to your loved ones.

   · 30 min· Admission included

7. Ouidah

   A delicious meal awaits you at a Responsible and Committed Restaurant. Local cuisine, seasonal products, vegetarian options: everything is designed to delight your taste buds... and your conscience! The restaurant owner will share with you his zero plastic approach and positive impact on local employment.

   · 1 h

8. Foret Sacree de Kpasse

   Through a walk, discover this unique place that contains a precious historical heritage, composed of sculptures, altars, legends and rites, accompanied by explanations from your Guide.

   · 30 min

9. Route Des Esclaves

   EN pedalling on this historic road for a walk, you will make several strong stops: The Zomaï box (symbol of darkness), The mass grave, The sculpture DE l’Arbre DE Retour. Each place is an opportunity DE better understand what this human tragedy was, with pedagogy and respect.

   · 30 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

We can pick you DE front of your place of residence.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 5 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 5579574P4

Activity offered by EcomooV via Viator.