Explore Gorée Island History Memory and Heritage UNESCO

4 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Set off on a 4-hour guided tour of Gorée Island, a symbol of the history of the African slave trade.

Start your experience with a pick-up directly at the port of Dakar, where your guide will greet you before embarking on a short ferry ride to Gorée Island.

Then, discover first the Slave House, a place full of history and emotion. Your guide will explain its central role in the slave trade, with its dark cells, the famous "door of no return" and its harrowing stories.

Then continue with the Historic House, another colonial building testifying to the complex past of the island.

Walking through the cobblestone streets, let yourself be seduced by the colorful architecture, art galleries, the remains of the Fort d’Estrées, and the sweetness of life that reigns on this unique island. The tour is punctuated by enriching explanations, while leaving you free moments of discovery.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–25
Guide: English, French
Operated by: The OG Tours

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance to the Historic House
Included: Pick-up at the port of Dakar
Included: Professional guide
Included: Entrance to the House of Slaves
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Public transportation

Itinerary

Island of Goree

3 hours Admission included

Visit of the island
La Maison des Esclaves

30 min Admission included

Visit to the slave house

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our guide will be waiting for you at the port of Dakar near the quay where the boats leave for Gorée with our sign “The OG Tours”.

End point

Our guide will be waiting for you at the port of Dakar near the quay where the boats leave for Gorée with our sign “The OG Tours”.

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.