Bike ride in the city

4.5
(19 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Dakar in a fun way and get some exercise at the same time with this private bike ride. A guide (French-speaking/English-speaking) will show you around the city of Dakar and its various emblematic monuments. This private tour of the city will give you another look at the various historic sites in the land of Teranga.

This classic itinerary has been carefully designed to ensure you have the best experience.

We understand that every visitor has unique desires and expectations. That’s why we’re happy to adapt or modify the basic itinerary to suit your preferences and interests. Feel free to contact us before the activity begins to discuss your expectations and co-create an itinerary that’s tailored just for you.

What's Included

Snacks
Jersey
Use of bicycle
Musée des Civilisations Noires : 5000 FCFA / person

Meeting and pickup

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

For pick-up at your place of residence, please send us the address via private message either at the time of booking or at least 48 hours before the scheduled date of the outing. For departures from our shop, the address is: "Espace Vélo - Médina Rue 22 angle 13, near the BCEAO.

OR
Meeting point

Espace Vélo - not far from the BCEAO bank. We head for the Corniche Est to admire the beautiful sea view of Dakar, and continue to the Plateau town center to finish at the Museum of Black Civilization.

End point
The Museum of Black Civilisations

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Go to the discovery of the "La Porte du Troisième millénaire" which is a contemporary monument built in Dakar at the very beginning of the XXIᵉ century to symbolize the opening of the African continent to this new millennium. which means a lot to Senegal.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Discover the architecture of this colonial jewel in the heart of the city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    Quick stop to catch your breath.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Building history that now houses the art exhibition call Biennale of Dakar.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Discover our Instagram spot a breathtaking view.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Présidence du Sénégal (Pass by)

    Passage in front of the Presidency of Senegal.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Place de l'Indépendance

    Dakar's Place de l'Indépendance is the beating heart of the city. Designed symmetrically, it contains majestic colonial buildings, including the Gouvernance (office of the French governor) and the Chamber of Commerce.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The place which allows to make the Maritime Link Dakar - Island of Gorée. The island of Goree, is both an island in the North Atlantic Ocean located in the bay of Dakar and one of the 19 districts of the capital of Senegal.

    Admission ticket free
  • Dakar Railway Station (Pass by)

    Discover the face of Senegal's emergence with the TER.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    The Museum of Black Civilisations

    Our tour ends here. An on-site museum guide will take you on a tour of this Pan-African museum near downtown Dakar. The 14,000 square metre, 4-storey thematic building faces the Grand Théâtre National. Its architecture is notably inspired by the impluvium huts of Casamance, in southern Senegal, and Great Zimbabwe. The structure is intended to be "a small round hut, very common in Africa", here redesigned to introduce daylight into all the museum's spaces. A visit not to be missed!

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by InstaBike Senegal

Tags

Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
City Tours
Bike Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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