Half Day Dakar Museums Tour and Local Markets

4.0
(1 reviews)

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

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.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

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

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

OR
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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    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 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    IFAN Museum (African Arts Museum)

    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.

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

    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

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Marche Kermel

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Diallo Tours Services

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
New Product
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more

Rating

4.0 Based on 1 1 review
5 stars
0
4 stars
1
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}