Goree island and place of Souvenir

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Gorée offers a peaceful, serene atmosphere, with no roads or cars. Colonial-style houses with wrought-iron balconies, narrow streets and lush bougainvillea evoke a tranquil Mediterranean atmosphere. Gorée remains the most popular tourist destination for visitors and locals alike.
Gorée is particularly famous for the Maison des Esclaves, a historic building that has been preserved and transformed into a museum. The Maison des Esclaves is a poignant reminder of the painful history of slavery. It includes cells where slaves were held before being transported across the Atlantic, as well as the famous "Door of No Return". This symbolic door opens directly onto the ocean, recalling the last glimpse African slaves had of their homeland before being transported to a life of servitude.
The place of souvenir with its museum of woman is another important tourist site of Dakar. At this place is related this hisotry of most of african heros. In the museum of woman you ll know the important role of

What's Included

entry tickets, water
All Fees and Taxes
In-person guide
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

We can pick you up at any hotel or place in Dakar.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Goree Island

    Visiting Goree is quite an emotionally moving lesson to learn. Visitors can discover the beautiful streets search through the slave house for further knowledge of the slave history and have a top-bottom overview of the ocean from the hilly side of the island.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
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    It is an important place in Dakar where we relate you the history of African heros and the diaspora. The souvenir square hosts the woman museum which teaches you more about the important role of women in the Senegalese society, her differet tasks in home, and the polygamy.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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