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Learn about the history of the slave trade in West Africa from an English-speaking guide by your side on this private tour to Goree Island from Dakar. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and take you to the UNESCO-listed island, where you'll visit the House of Slaves, where enslaved people spent their final days in Africa before boarding ships for the Americas.
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Half-Day GOREE Island Tour:The Heritage Tour
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Discover the best of Senegal’s capital, without worrying about navigating or doing hours of research, on this half-day tour of Dakar. Join a small group and visit several key landmarks, including the Presidential Palace, the Grand Mosque of Dakar, several local markets, and the African Renaissance Monument. While you explore, your guide provides context on the rich history and culture of Senegal, so you leave with a well-rounded view.
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Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)
3 to 4 hours
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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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Explore Gorée Island History Memory and Heritage UNESCO
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This tour is unique with the visit of three Museums with experienced Guide and curator who know well African art and culture history and Patrimony. House Ousmane Sow, the African Renaissance Monument Museum inside the Statue then the Black Civilizations Museum. The guide know well the location of the Museums and the content of their exhibitions You’ll love the visit learn more about Africa and its people. Better understanding of Africa throughout the exhibitions window of The continent.
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Dakar Museums and Monument de la Renaissance in a half day
4 hours
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Not only does this tour take you to experience the history of Goree Island, but it also provides the chance to explore Dakar City. Visit the poignant sites that played a part in the Atlantic slave trade on Goree Island, stopping to look at colonial buildings and take in the serene island environment. Then, delve into the vibrant street life and discover Dakar's unique mix of modernity and tradition.
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Day trip Goree island and Dakar city tour
7 to 8 hours
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This tour is all about Cultural historical exchange with local people. Historical sites monuments Markets beautiful streets. Lot of information from your local guide. Many places in Dakar you will come out of the car walk around with your guide take photos talk to local people. Goree island tour all Is walking no vehicle on island, lot of stories colonial buildings French and Portuguese architecture beautiful Street
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Full Day Small Group Historical Tour at Dakar and Goree Island
8 hours
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This tour you will visit two important places Dakar City with Goree island. The city of Dakar is the capital of the Republic of Senegal since 1960. Visit independence Square/ the cathedral/mosque of divinity/ African renaissance monument/ West and East cornice/ kermel market/ Goree island visit the slave house with the door of no return/ after walk around the island to visit all the important and historical sites. also there is restaurants in the island for lunch. After return back to Dakar we will drop you back to your place. We're with 13 years guiding experience. Thanks for booking with us.
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Dakar City and Goree Island Day Trip
8 hours
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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.
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Half Day Dakar Museums Tour and Local Markets
4 hours 30 minutes
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Getting between Senegal’s remote outdoor highlights can be tricky if relying solely on public transport. Avoid the inconvenience, and let someone else take care of the transport planning with this 3-day small-group tour. Along the way, visit a pink lake where salt is harvested, see the Lompoul Desert, and have plenty of time to explore the outdoor wonders of Saloum Delta National Park.
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3 days 2 nights. Pink lake saint Louis, lompoul desert.
3 days
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Discover Dakar differently! Authentic scooter tour (time saving). An original and immersive way to explore the city and its surroundings. Child of Gorée Island, and knowing all the nooks and crannies of the island where I live, I will make you discover with authenticity this place of memory
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Dakar Gorée scooter immersion between sea faith and daily life
8 hours
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Dakar can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors, but exploring with a local guide transforms your experience. This private, customized walking tour begins with your guide contacting you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring you visit the places that matter most to you. As you discover the city’s vibrant streets and cultural highlights, your guide shares insights into daily life, offering a clearer picture of Dakar’s rich heritage. This is a personalized walking tour where you will explore the exterior of key monuments, including museums. However, if you would like to include a museum visit, we can arrange a customized experience—just let us know in advance. Perfect for families, solo travelers, and couples, this tour provides deeper connection, expert knowledge, and a local perspective you wouldn’t get on your own. Explore Dakar with confidence and discover its hidden gems with a local expert by your side.
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Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar
2 to 8 hours
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This tour you will explore the best places and things round Dakar city. This is a local guiding service with more than 12 years experience and i love to share my experience to the visitors with this beautiful country especially the capital Dakar City
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Dakar capital of Senegal tour
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Explore the heart of Dakar and its main sights on this day tour. The first harf day will be for the black civilization museum, Independence Square, the cathedral church, the seaside overlookinthe Goree Island, and Kermel Market. One hour will be spent moving through these places. (on demand), we will make time for lunch in a traditional restaurant at "la pointe des Almadies "also known for seafood for 40 minutes. The second half of the day will be spent experiencing the monument of the African Renaissance, the mosque of divinity. On demand, we will spend 1 hour for textile and handcraft shopping. Your tour ends with a drop-off back at your hotel.
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Day tour in Dakar museum and monument
6 to 7 hours
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Gorée Island is one of Senegal’s most important historic sites, especially in the context of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Visit this UNESCO-listed island without worrying about sorting out transportation with a private excursion that includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Spend plenty of time exploring the island and its top attractions before returning to your hotel via boat and car.
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Visit to the Island of Gorée
4 to 5 hours
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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.
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Dakar and Gorée Island — a full day discovering the capital
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Explore Senegal’s rich colonial history and natural beauty on this exclusive two-day tour. Discover the elegance of UNESCO-listed St. Louis and soak up vibrant local culture on a traditional carriage ride. Enjoy a safari at the Djoudj Bird National Park, a refuge for thousands of migratory birds, including pelicans and flamingos, accompanied by expert guides. This all-inclusive tour covers transportation, accommodation, meals and unique Things to do such as canoe and carriage, ensuring you have an authentic experience.
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Saint Louis Birds Park of the Djoudj 2 Day Tour
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. Sure, you will see a lot but, in all probability, the Dakar experience will escape you without the expertise of a knowledgeable guide to show you the hidden spots. As I take you on this popular tour combination, my whole goal is not to make you love DAKAR the way I do, but to make you understand it in order to turn your visit into a long-lasting memory. However, you cannot visit Dakar without seeing Goree island. The last place African Slaves saw before being shipped across the ocean never to return. A visit to the Door-Of-No-Return in the Slave House will give you a sense of why GOREE is the most visited place in the country. However, you cannot visit the island and remain the same person you were previously. PS: REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PASSPORT WITH YOU.
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Dakar City Tour and Goree island (from 3 people)
4 to 6 hours
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for your excursion you will provide cars of good quality, air-conditioned and with insurance , to allow you to make the most of your day.A Professional Guide will be with you all day to accompany you
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gorée island pink lake day tour
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Senegal has a lot to offer, but sorting out logistics independently can be very challenging. This tour makes visiting the country beyond Dakar easy, with a fully planned itinerary that hits up highlights such as the Fathala Wildlife Reserve and pink-hued Lake Retba, along with accommodation and private transportation so that you can get around with ease.
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Senegal private tour 7 days 6 nights-minimum 2 people to book it
7 days
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The visit to Dakar is unique in the sense that during a visit to the island of Gorée, you meet an appointment with the history of humanity. The island of Gorée was for four centuries the place of dispatch of slaves for Europe and America. You will explore one of the slave houses used as a museum with its "famous return door". From the island of Gorée, 15 to 20 million slaves will be shipped to the New World. This unique island has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1978. Beyond, you will explore Dakar, the former capital of the colonies of French West Africa. presidential house, which was the residence of the former French governor, the place of independence, the Sandaga market, the place of the obelisk, the monument of the African Renaissance, the mosque deity. And a visit to the old districts of Dakar will give you a true portrait of Africa.
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Full day: City tour of Dakar and Gorée Island
4 to 6 hours
Free Cancellation
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A rewarding discovery of Gorée Island, this guided tour guarantees a smooth and stress-free experience. With pre-booked ferry tickets, you are greeted by a local Guide upon arrival. Travel around the island’s iconic places, learning about its history, memory and current local life. Museum admissions are included, allowing you to fully enjoy your visit at no extra cost. To extend the day, lunch at a partner restaurant is offered as an option, adding a gourmet touch to your discovery. - Guided Tour of Gorée Island with a Local Guide - Ferry tickets booked in advance - Museum admissions included in the Award - Option to have lunch at a partner restaurant at the end of the tour
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Guided Tour to Gorée Island
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Explore highlights of Senegal with this private seven-day tour. Soak up Dakar's cosmopolitan atmosphere and visit landmarks including the Presidential Palace and railway station. Marvel at Lake Retba's pink and purple hues and enjoy a horse carriage tour of vibrant Saint Louis. See wildlife at Bandia Reserve and visit Delta du Saloum National Park with skip-the-line access and hotel pickup included.
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7 Days in Senegal Private Tour package
7 days
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Discover Senegal with the peace of mind that comes from being in expert hands. We are an official local company, the first Spanish-speaking receptive operator working directly on the ground, and part of NeoGeo Global, a Spanish tourism company with over 12 years of experience in the industry. We work to European quality standards: your guides are specialized tourism professionals dedicated exclusively to you, while our drivers — experts in local logistics — ensure every transfer is safe and on time. Each role in its place, so your experience is flawless. Private guide in Spanish, French or English throughout the entire journey. All entrance fees and meals included. The most complete circuit on the market, with no compromises on quality or authenticity.
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Private Tour the most complete - Pearls of Senegal
8 days
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Go on an unforgettable day exploring the history and wonders of Gorée and Lac Rose! Immerse yourself in the poignant past of Gorée Island, a place full of emotions and cultural history, while admiring its exceptional colonial architecture. After this rewarding tour, head to the famous Rose Lake. Although its waters are not currently dewy, you will be fascinated by the traditional salt harvest and live a unique adventure: a 4x4 ride through the dunes and along the beach. An excursion combining culture, history and thrills not to be missed! PS: Passport required for this day.
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Gorée Island - Pink Lake excursion 2 persons minimum
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