Dakar Shopping Gem & Food

Dakar, Senegal

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Water and 01 soft drinks (soda)
Breakfast

Meals

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Meeting point

Hotel Terrou-Bi Dakar
Boulevard Martin Luther King, Dakar 11500, Senegal
Hotel and Resort Great place to be

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Galerie Arte

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Marche Sandaga

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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Exploring Dakar’s Markets & Enjoying a Traditional Big Lunch

Evette_S, Jan 2026

I had an absolutely fantastic experience on the market shopping and food tour in Dakar. Abdoulaye was incredibly engaging and explained everything clearly, which made the experience both fun and informative. The tour focuses mostly on shopping through the markets, with one stop for lunch. You’re served three full plates of food, which was honestly more than I could finish — but everything was delicious and a great introduction to local cuisine. One thing I really appreciated was how well organized everything was. You will meet up with a market shopper who is honest and transparent. I’d recommend keeping track of item prices since things can add up quickly. You can make a final payment for all your market items by card at the end of the walkabout (with the fee added), which is very convenient if you don’t mind that extra cost. Some additional details that may be helpful: the tour is nearly a full day, starting in the morning and going through the late afternoon. It’s a private tour — just your party (I was traveling solo), Abdoulaye, and the driver, who stays with the car. The car was clean, comfortable, and made getting around very easy. If you need cash, you can also ask to stop at an ATM. On a more personal note, I was especially happy to have met Abdoulaye. He truly went above and beyond and took extra care of me throughout the day, which made the experience even more special. I genuinely look forward to crossing paths with him again the next time I’m in Dakar. Highly recommended! ~Traveling as a solo female and felt completely safe.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Evette Abdoulaye is excellent, we share quality expertise with our customers We always welcome your family and friends Thank you Pape

Great food and city tour of Dakar

Nick_G, May 2025

Fantastic experience with Pape. We saw different sides of the city, learnt about the history and culture, and ate (lots!) of delicious local food. Would highly recommend!

Response from Host, May 2025

Hi Nick We were pleased to experience Dakar shopping and food tour. Always glad to have you back with your friends and colleagues Thank you Pape

Pape, the best tour guide in Senegal.

Michael_M, Jun 2024

Pape, our tour guide and new friend made this trip amazing. We had a fun time touring the African markets, everything from regular stores to stalls where you haggle the price of everything. These people bargain hard! After a solid period of time shopping, we went to a beautiful seafood restaurant on the beach, with some of the best fish I've ever had. I've only been gone from Senegal a few days and I already miss it. If you ever go to Senegal ask Pape to clear his schedule and take you everywhere. He will make your trip unforgettable.