Full-Day DAKAR city / GOREE Island Tour

4.7 (174 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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The infamous Door-Of-No-Return through which Slaves were shipped never to return — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Touring with a family. A happy ending — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

If you are looking for a true insider's perspective of Dakar, then, you have found it. I have a great admiration for this country. So, I will introduce you to the most spectacular places of interest and all the highlights from an insider's view point. I will provide you with a view and experience of Dakar that only locals would know. I will show you things that would take weeks to research and months to experience. There is so much to see, so many interesting stories of the different ethnic groups. So, it is my absolute pleasure to show off these places and tell stories related to them which makes History come alive.

I won't be successful until I make sure that you take home a memorable experience that makes the most incredible country in the World.

I am sure that with the right insight and guidance, you will leave Dakar wanting more and wanting more people to visit us and learn about our great city and Everything we do.

Looking forward to showing Everything Senegal has to offer.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: SENEGAL ODYSSEY TOURS

Ages: Children (5–10 years) · Youth (12–16 years) · Adults (18–50 years) · Seniors (60–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Ferry ticket and Slave House admission fee
Included: Lunch
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: English-speaking guiding services

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Beverages and purchase of personal items of souvenir

Itinerary

Island of Goree

2 hours Admission included

GOREE island was the most important Slave depot in West Africa between the 15th and the 18th century. Slaves were brought in against their will under horrible conditions and suffering unspeakable.abuse. A visit to the door-of-no- return will give you an idea of millions of African Slaves being sorted out and led into the Slave ships yelling for mercy.
Dakar Railway Station

Passing by

A wonderful example of colonial architecture. One of the most important architectural landmarks
The Mosque Of The Divinity

15 min

A wonderful example of Islamic architecture.
Presidential Palace

Passing by

Built for the former French Governor, it now serves as the official home of the current sitting president
Stop 5

20 min Admission not included

A striking monument of the 21st century Africa, It offers a panoramic view of the city of Dakar.
Market Soumbedioune

30 min Admission not included

A shopping stop to soak up the city tour atmosphere
African Memorial Cathedral of Dakar

15 min

Visit the impressive Cathedral built in a country that is 95% Muslims. One of the finest examples of religious architecture built in the 19th century..
La Maison des Esclaves

30 min Admission included

When you visit the Slave House on Goree Island, It requires very little effort of imagination to realize how hellish the living conditions of the Slaves were.