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Place · East end: Fourah Bay

Old Fourah Bay CollegeOld Fourah Bay College

The historic college building, the oldest university in West Africa: an exterior visit with a guide, in daylight.

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Rules in force · 4Plan every crossing and every cross-town ride in daylight
  • Sierra Leone ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport on official Sierra Leone government sources before booking.
  • Sierra Leone ↗Book the Lungi–Freetown crossing (water taxi or ferry) before you land, and check how the operator handles late arrivals.
  • Freetown ↗Plan every crossing and every cross-town ride in daylight; do not walk between areas, and go back to your hotel before dark.
  • Freetown ↗Use a driver from your hotel or a trusted contact for each leg; agree the fare before the ride.

Key facts

Time on site
25–40 min
p95 60 min
Price
Free
Hours
unknown
Best time
unknown
28″ bags
No
East end: Fourah Bay: forbidden

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Time on site (minutes)

15
min
25
worthwhile
40
typical
60
p95

Access to the building is not confirmed; ask your guide.

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Getting in

Stop
Fourah Bay Road
Exit
—
Ticket
free · official site
Stairs
note: none of note
Shoes
Shoes on.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock
Quieter early in the morning.
Sensory load
3/5
Exposure
medium

Bailouts

  • heat: Shade at the gateway (field-verify)

Nearest rescue anchor: A — College gateway street (shade) (field-verify)

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    Nearby

    Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

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