Your Travel Experience with Finest Journeys
Freetown City Tour
Today, you will enjoy a guided city tour, starting with a visit to the Railway Museum, where you’ll learn about the country’s transportation history. Next, you’ll stop at the historic site of Old Fourah Bay College, followed by the location of the recently fallen Cotton Tree, a significant landmark in Sierra Leone’s culture. You’ll also visit the Peace and Cultural Monument, the National Museum, and the Sierra Leone Peace Museum, which holds remnants of the country’s 11-year Civil War. Along the way, you’ll explore the Gateway to the Kings Yard and other notable sites that offer a glimpse into the country’s past. For lunch, you’ll head to Way Li (meaning “Sweet” in Fullah), a local restaurant where you can enjoy delicious traditional dishes. Afterward, you’ll drive past the State House, the official workplace of Sierra Leone’s president, which was once known as Fort Thornton. You’ll then proceed to the Parliament Building, an impressive structure built by the Israelis, where you will tour the Parliament well and other significant landmarks. In the evening, you’ll visit Susan Senesi’s renowned food initiative, a champion of women’s empowerment in Sierra Leone. At her "Treet Food Concept," you will take part in a hands-on cooking class, learning to prepare a traditional meal. Susan will share the stories behind the dishes you’ll be making together, giving you a deeper understanding of Sierra Leonean cuisine and culture. Afterward, you’ll sit down to enjoy the meal you helped create, savoring the flavors of Sierra Leone.