History of slavery: a historical full-day tour
Overview
Gambian history unfolds through the journey to Juffureh and the origins of Kunta Kinteh, a figure central to the narrative of slavery. Learn about significant sites that detail the transatlantic slave trade and its impact.
- 🕒 Departure from Banjul at 07:00 am to catch the ferry to Barra.
- 🏛️ Visit the Freedom Flag Pole, a national monument since 1970, and a slave museum in Albreda, once a French trading post.
- 📜 Discover Juffureh, home of Kunta Kinteh, whose story inspired Alex Haley's Roots.
- 🚤 A 2-mile sea cruise to Kunta Kinteh Island (formerly James Island), where you can see the last remaining dungeon from the slavery era.
- 🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant after returning from the island; please note that meal quality may vary.
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- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Guided tour
- Guided walking tour
- Cruise
- Transportation in air-conditioned coach
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on site)
- Drinks
- Tips (optional)