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Activity Dakar, Senegal

Explore Dakar and Gorée Island full day

5.0 (279 reviews) 8 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Explore Dakar and Gorée Island full day

About this activity

With the help of an experienced licensed Tour Guide you will have a lifetime moment in Dakar ,he know well the traffic which is a challenge.You’ll Visit the old city, suburbs and residential district .

Learn more history , local culture and interact with people thanks to his knowledge you'll appreciate it.

We provide informative and quality tours with comfort to satisfy your needs in a easy way.

The trip to Gorée do start early in the morning and Dakar in the afternoon.( vacation for domestic tourists from July -October) Gorée is crowded. Be prepared for that. Have your passeport for police control at the ferry terminal of Goree.

We ensure the drop off on time at the cruise ship or at your hotel during your day trip.

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At a glance

Duration
8 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, French
Operated by
VISIT SENEGAL

Ages: Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Lunch is included plus one soda

Itinerary

  1. Marche Kermel

    30 min Admission included

    Local market where to find every ingredients, fish, vegetable for a delicious meal

  2. Presidential Palace

    Passing by

    The state house, office of the President.

    Located in the administrative district this house is a beautiful architecture.

  3. African Memorial Cathedral of Dakar

    20 min

    The visit of the Cathedral is a great moment of high spirituality memories of African soldiers died during the First World War beauty architecture. Due to covid no accès inside.

    Narrative of the history of Roman Catholic in Senegal by the guide. Take pictures.

  4. Sandaga Market

    Passing by

    Local market where local people go for shopping textiles, etc

  5. The Mosque Of The Divinity

    10 min Admission not included

    The most beautiful Mosque by the seaside,at a fish market place

  6. Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine

    50 min Admission not included

    The visit from outside of the biggest statue in Africa,symbol of a family union.The statue is 190 tons of bronze

    Inivitation to build a New African

  7. Market Soumbedioune

    one hour Admission included

    Shoping for your souvenir , ten lines of artworks , the craft market the biggest in Dakar

  8. La Maison des Esclaves

    45 min Admission included

    Museum today and for captives home remain a place where you’ll learn more about the transatlantic slavery trade.

    From 1536 to 1848 Gorée was a trade center and departure point for many Africans

  9. Goree Island

    3 hours

    Visit the former captives house today Unesco site .

    A deep understanding of transatlantic slavery trade on Goree from 1536 to 1848

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Dans le hall de l'hôtel , à partir de la réception

End point

  • Dans le hall de l'hôtel , à partir de la réception

Pickup points

  • Hotel le Trarza
  • Penthouse Appartments in Almadies
  • Hotel Le Palal
  • Lalai
  • Hotel L'Adresse Dakar
  • Hotel Gadaye
  • Hotel Good Rade
  • Break Hotel
  • Hotel VDN by Good Rade
  • Guru Hotel
  • Residence abdou diouf
  • Residences Yama

and 59 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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