Dakar and Gorée Island — a full day discovering the capital

7 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Private and customizable tour with an expert Spanish-speaking guide in Dakar. Discover the real city beyond the tourist trails: the historic Independence Square, the textile and craft markets, and the authentic pulse of the Senegalese capital. Transfer included to and from your hotel in Dakar or from the agreed meeting point. Book your excursions and tours with the only Spanish DMC in Senegal.

What's Included

Transfer from your hotel or pick-up point to visit the main highlights of the tour
Ferry fees — return crossing
Ferry fees
Entrance to the Maison des Esclaves
The guide will recommend where to eat. You choose. Pay only what you order, with no tourist menu supplements
Guide gratuity

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your guide will contact you at the phone number provided in your booking. Please confirm the exact pick-up point before departure. For any issues on the day of pick-up, please contact our Dakar office directly.

OR
Meeting point
Place de l'Indépendance

Your guide will contact you at the phone number provided in your booking. We will meet you in front of the entrance of Africa Bank. Please confirm the exact pick-up point before departure. For any issues on the day of pick-up, please contact our Dakar office directly.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Goree Island

    Accompanied by our official guide, we will visit the Maison des Esclaves — a site of profound historical significance. In this sacred space of memory, we will walk through its rooms and stand before the iconic "Door of No Return", gaining a rigorous and sensitive understanding of the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. After this journey into the past, we will take time to enjoy the tranquility of the island with a full lunch (not included) at a selected restaurant overlooking the sea. It will be the perfect occasion to savour the authentic flavours of Senegal, such as fresh fish or the emblematic Thiéboudienne, before returning to the mainland.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    La Maison des Esclaves

    We will visit the Maison des Esclaves — a site of profound historical significance. In this sacred space of memory, we will walk through its rooms and stand before the iconic "Door of No Return", gaining a rigorous and sensitive understanding of the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine

    In the afternoon, back in the capital, we will head towards the great landmarks of Senegalese modernity. The first highlight is the African Renaissance Monument, a colossal bronze structure that surpasses the Statue of Liberty in height. Here we launch a challenge to the most adventurous: climb its 198 steps to reach the top and be rewarded with the most spectacular 360° panoramic view of the entire peninsula.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    The Mosque Of The Divinity

    We will continue our journey along the coast on the Corniche, with a must-stop photo opportunity at the Mosque of the Divinity, whose silhouette seems to float magically above the waves of the Atlantic.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Dakar

    To round off the day, we will visit the local markets to experience real life in the Senegalese capital. We will then immerse ourselves in the urban heartbeat of the city, passing through the historic Independence Square — where our headquarters is located — and explore the vibrant textile and craft markets to truly feel the pulse of local life. The day will come to a close in the most relaxed way, with a direct transfer dropping you back at your hotel entrance or at the agreed pick-up point.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by NEOGEO DMC

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Water Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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