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Half Day Dakar Museums Tour and Local Markets

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Half Day Dakar Museums Tour and Local Markets

About this activity

This tour will give you a chance to discover the most important museums in Dakar city. With our accredited tour guide you will learn more about the African arts history and contemprary artworks.In a short time you will enjoy a sightseeing city tour of Dakar while exploring Africa's rich cultures and arts worldwide.

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At a glance

Duration
4 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Diallo Tours Services

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–10 years) · Youth (11–14 years) · Adults (15–65 years) · Seniors (66–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    2 hours Admission included

    Our accredited tour guide will meet you and accompany you to this Museum of black civilisations that was opened on December 2018.

    Measuring 150,000 square feet and inspired by the traditional circular hut this museum was conceived with the goal of highlighting Africa's contribution to the world's culture and scientific patrimony.Your guide will walk you through various galleries that featured African arts starting from pre-history to contemporary African arts.

    The museums celebrates African 's achievements in the art and artworks worldwide.

  2. IFAN Museum (African Arts Museum)

    one hour Admission included

    Our accredited guide will accompany you to the IFAN museum that is hosted in old colonial building. It became a national museum in 1966 just after six years of Senegal independence.It was renamed Theodore Monod Museum in 2007 in hommage to a french scientist whose work contributed to African art restoration.

    While walking with your guide around the museum you will discover the old African arts and artworks from mainly west African countries starting from Sub-Saharian Africa to tropical west African countries.You will see a large range of masks,basketry,potery,leather arts , scene rites and so on.

    Most of these objects were used for religious and ceremonial events.

  3. Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine

    30 min

    Our accredited tour guide will accompany you to this Monument of the African Renaissance that was inaugurated in 2010.It celebrates Africa's rebirth and resilience with a promising future.You can walk with your guide the 198 steps and have a panoramic view of Dakar or just walk around and take picture

  4. Marche Kermel

    30 min

    Our accredited tour guide will walk you through this old market dated from colonial time.Its neà-sudanese and colonial architecture with a circular colorful building makes it a unique market to visit in Dakar.Known os the market of flowers the market hosts also vegetables, fruits,meats,fish shops,..

    You can visit also some arts and artworks nearby for your souvenirs.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

  • Go to the Gare TER Dakar hall and you will see a guide showing a signboard with your name on it.

End point

  • Go to the Gare TER Dakar hall and you will see a guide showing a signboard with your name on it.

Pickup points

  • Novotel Dakar
  • Pullman Dakar Teranga
  • La Madrague Ngor
  • BOMA LifeStyle Hotel
  • Terrou-bi Resort
  • Hotel Fleur De Lys Almadies
  • Ibis Styles Dakar
  • Blaise Diagne Intl. Airport
  • Fleur de Lys Plateau
  • Yaas Hotel Dakar Almadies
  • Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza, a member of Radisson Individuals

and one more pickup point

Drive or walk to the Place de l'independance in Dakar city center in front of the Chamber of commerce of Dakar.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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