Day Tour into the Story of Emancipation and Slavery in Guyana
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About the Activity
Takes you to the time when the villages of Victoria and Buxton were created by the recently freed slaves. Visit the monuments that tell the story of the struggle for freedom. Journey around the villages and hear the history. We will prepare the Metemgee, Cook Rice, Fried Fish, and Conkee tracing the origins of these foods to the time back then.6 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
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Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
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1763 Monument
Brickdam Street & Vlissengen Road, Georgetown, GuyanaVisit the 1763 Monument and learn about the first rebellion30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Represents the 1823 slave revolt which finally slavery in Guyana30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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We stop at a local stall in Bellfield for cane juice and snacks.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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journey to the village of Victoria, the first village in Guyana to be purchased by the freed ex-slaves. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Buxton
Buxton, United StatesThen on to the Buxton Friendship Museum. Here is where we will have a guided tour on the history of the freed slaves in Buxton, and how it was born.
Then on to the site of the Buxton Train station and view the spot where the train was stopped by the freed female ex-slaves who were protesting to the Governor. about the high taxes imposed on them.
Then on to meet the granddaughter of the ex-slave ladies who stopped the train. Auntie Gloria is a 3rd generation herbalist who like her mother before her and her mother before her has been treating the people of Buxton all their lives.15 minutes
1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
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Georgetown
Georgetown, Guyana it’s on to the Secret Garden in Georgetown where we will then start to create the delicious traditional dishes of Cook-Up rice, Metemgee with pumpkin dumplings and fried fish followed by conkee a coconut dessert wrapped in a banana leaf. whilst being entertained by the sound of African drumming. Eon will take to the guitar and sing some songs to end your tour. 3 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- German
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Guyana time to receive 100% refund.
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No reviews found!Operated by Singing Chef AdventuresCreated on 20 Jan 2023Created on 20 Dec 2024
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