Heritage day trips
Guided day trips to heritage sites around Freetown and the Banana Islands.
See the places that matter in a day, with a guide who knows the story
Visitors on a short trip want to see the important places without a week to spare. School and study groups want history they can stand in. FambulTik's heritage day trips cover sites around Freetown and the Banana Islands with a guide.
Who it is for
Guided by the heritage company that has told this story since 2009
FambulTik was founded in 2009 by Amadu Massally, and presents Sierra Leone's history through three themes: slavery, resistance and abolition. You pick a date, meet your guide and explore.
- Stories as well as sites: slavery, resistance and abolition
- Sites around Freetown and the Banana Islands
- Group trips with an educational focus
- Booked on the FambulTik site
What you get
- Guide and transport
- Heritage sites and stories
- Lunch included
How it works
- 01Pick a date
- 02Meet your guide
- 03Explore
Questions about Heritage day trips
What are heritage day trips?
They are guided day trips to heritage sites around Freetown and the Banana Islands, run by FambulTik.
What is included?
A guide, transport, the heritage sites and stories, and lunch.
Can schools and study groups book?
Yes. FambulTik runs group trips with an educational focus, for school and study groups.
How do I book a day trip?
Book through fambultik.com/tours, or use the contact form on this site.
How is a day trip different from the Homecoming Tour?
A day trip is a single guided day. The Homecoming Tour is a longer guided heritage journey, and the 2026 tour runs from 9 to 20 November.
What is the history of the Banana Islands?
The islands' historical sites are linked to colonial times and the slave trade. Dublin's people are mainly descendants of freed African Americans, West Indians and liberated Africans resettled there in the mid 19th century.