Badagry Slave Trade Heritage Tour

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Overview

  • Duration:6 hours 0 minutes
  • Travelers:30 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour, Group tour, Package tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian
Discover the profound history of Badagry, a historic coastal town in Lagos State, once a major port during the transatlantic slave trade and known as the "Point of No Return." Explore this poignant site, rich with museums, relics, and stories of resilience, just a drive from central Lagos.

Join your driver-guide on a reflective historical journey, including visits to key slave trade sites and an introduction to the era's harsh realities and cultural significance. Travel through the town's serene landscapes dotted with monuments and lagoons.

Relish guided visits to the Badagry Heritage Museum and slave relics, viewing artifacts from the trade while learning about the routes and lives affected. Continue to the Vlekete Slave Market and other landmarks, then take a short boat ride to Gberefu Island, the emotional "Point of No Return" where enslaved Africans embarked on ships.

End your tour with time for reflection at a nearby beach or monument, gaining deeper insight into this chapter of history.
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Highlights

  • Discover the historic Badagry Slave Route on a heritage tour from Lagos
  • Explore museums and relics documenting the transatlantic slave trade
  • Learn about the era's events and resilience from knowledgeable guides
  • Walk the paths of history at sites like the slave market and barracoons
  • Experience the poignant "Point of No Return" via boat ride

Includes/Excludes

  • Professional driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Shared tour
  • Snacks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Boat ride to Point of No Return
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, camera, respectful attire

Not allowed

Drones, large bags

Know before you go

This tour involves walking and emotional historical content; suitable for those interested in heritage education. Moderate physical activity with some boat travel. Guided tours provide context and respect for the sensitive sites.

Extra Services

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup

Start your journey stress-free with our meet-and-greet airport transfer service. Professional drivers, personalized welcome, direct transport to your hotel.

₦100,000.00/package
Childcare services

Childcare services

Enjoy adult time worry-free. Certified caregivers provide safe, engaging care for your children while you explore, dine, or relax.

₦80,000.00/person
Photography

Photography

Professional photographers capture your journey's best moments at iconic locations. Be in the photos, not behind the camera.

₦100,000.00/package
Souvenir package

Souvenir package

Authentic, curated local souvenirs delivered to your hotel. Skip the tourist shops—we've selected the best keepsakes for you.

₦200,000.00/package
from₦300,000.00 /person
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