Visit Abomey: Guided Tours of the UNESCO Royal Palaces

About 130 km from Cotonou, Abomey was the capital of the former Kingdom of Dahomey from the 17th to the 19th century. Its Royal Palaces (Palais Royaux), inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1985, tell the story of the Fon kings who ruled the region through their bas-reliefs and royal collections. Our partner Visit Abomey runs guided tours of the site with guides licensed by the Abomey Historical Museum.

What Visit Abomey offers:

• Licensed guides, certified by the Abomey Historical Museum and trained in the kingdom's history and the symbolism behind the bas-reliefs.
• A complete tour of the royal palaces and their collections — thrones, carved doors, and ritual objects.
• Online booking with fixed time slots, so you can plan a smooth day trip from Cotonou without the guesswork.

iCotonou.com readers get 10% off their guided tour — just mention code iCTN when booking.