Explore Dakar and Gorée Island full day
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Dakar, Senegal
+8
- 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience both Dakar and Gorée Island in one day during this full-day tour, guided by a licensed tour guide. Discover the rich history and distinct culture, and interact with locals as you explore the old city, suburbs, and residential districts. Benefit from expert insights to navigate the bustling traffic of Dakar smoothly. Enjoy a comfortable and informative experience tailored to meet your needs.
- Explore the suburbs, old districts, and residential areas in Dakar and Goree
- Stop at the local markets where you can shop for textiles and ingredients
- Capture the beautiful Mosque of the Divinity that’s by the seaside
- Get a deep understanding of the transatlantic slave trade at Goree Island
What's Included
- LunchLunch is included plus one soda
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Marche Kermel
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Presidential Palace (Pass By)
2
African Memorial Cathedral of Dakar
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sandaga Market (Pass By)
3
The Mosque Of The Divinity
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Market Soumbedioune
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
6
La Maison des Esclaves
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Goree Island
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 274 reviews
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Pape, understands the traffic patterns very well. I throughly enjoyed the trip and coming here made me feel like I have been here before. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Terrence
We were pleased to have you and share the experience
We welcome your family and friends
Once again thank you
Pape
Pape is the best guide ever - very engaging, funny, and made sure we had everything we needed. He also has the charm and connections that allowed us to skip pretty much any line. Definitely book, especially if it’s your first time in Dakar, like it was for us.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Amy
We were pleased to share this experience
We always welcome your friends and colleagues to explore more Senegal
Once again thank you
Pape
This tour offered a fascinating introduction to both Gorée Island and Dakar, bringing together Senegal’s history, culture and contemporary identity.
Gorée was undoubtedly a highlight. Beyond the beauty of its colourful colonial streets, Atlantic views and local art, visiting the House of Slaves provided a deeper understanding of the island’s connection to the history of the transatlantic slave trade. The contrast between the island’s beauty and its difficult past made the visit particularly meaningful.
Back in Dakar, the tour provided a broader perspective on the capital through its markets, cathedral and city landmarks, culminating at the African Renaissance Monument. It was interesting to move from Gorée’s historical legacy to a symbol of Senegal and Africa looking towards the future.
A rewarding day that allowed me to appreciate the beauty of Gorée while gaining a better understanding of Dakar and Senegal, from the complexities of the past to the aspirations of the future.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Puay
What a pleasure to share experiences with you
We welcome your friends and colleagues
Thank you for your support to write a review
Pape
Pape Tata Ndiye made us feel like VIP adventurers from the beginning of the tour. From hotel pick up, crowd management at the ferry terminal, great seating on the ferry, and the tour of Goree itself was masterfully done. We felt as if we had the island to ourselves. His thorough explanation and discussions of the historic events was top tier. While parts of the tour were heavy, ie Door of No Return, we enjoyed everything that was offered. The trip to the Open Market, several other sites and the African Renaissance Monument was made very memorable. We had a small emergency that Pape was responsive to and assited in alleviating. We highly recommend Pape. Neville and Kim.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hey Neville and Kim
We were really glad to share this experience with you.
We always try our best to help you with great memories
We welcome your friends
Thank you
We had an excellent full-day tour of Dakar booked through Viator. Our guide, Ismael, was incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the entire day. He was always available to answer our questions and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying the experience.
His knowledge of Dakar’s history, culture, and landmarks was outstanding, and he shared fascinating insights that made the tour both informative and enjoyable.
The lunch included in the tour, served on Gorée Island, was absolutely delicious, and the included drink was a nice touch.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Dakar. A truly memorable experience from start to finish. 100% recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Juana
Ismaila is a great guide and Visit Senegal guide are experienced
We thank you for your support and invite your friends and colleagues
I had an amazing day tour of Dakar with Ismael. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the rich history of Dakar and the Senegalese people. It was a great experience, and I learned a lot about the culture, history, and traditions of Senegal.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Shawn
We are pleased to read your review
Ismaila is great !
We invite your colleagues and friends
Thank you for your support
Pape
The guide picked up us at 8h30 and we came back at 5h30PM.
We had a good lunch in a restaurant in Goree island. The guide had a very good knowledge of the historical évents.
We recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Linda
We are pleased to read your review
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Thank you for for time to share this review
Abdul arranged a great day out. He organised it so that we were first in the queue every time. Lunch was delicious.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hi Sarah
Abdoulaye is excellent, our Team is experienced to deliver quality service
We welcome your friends.
Once again thank you
Pape
Pape was a fountain of knowledge and was great at ensuring we could see everything at its quietest and avoiding the crowds
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Kathryn
We thank you so much for writing a review
We were pleased to share this experience
We welcome your friends and travelers you’ll meet on the cruise
All the best
Pape
Lovely tour with very knowledgeable personal guide! I learned so much history from Pape. He is the absolute best!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Yolanda
What a great experience we shared
Always welcome you and your colleagues, and friends
Thank you for choosing our company
Being in Senegal for the first time, I did not know what to expect. However, Pape brought our trip alive with his excellent knowledge about Senegal specifically Goree Island, and other main attractions in the Dakar.
I will definitely recommend him as a tour guide in the future to friends and also if I should come back to Senegal, I will definitely request him.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Marcia
We were really pleased to share this day with you.
We always welcome you and your friends
Once again thank you
Pape
What a fantastic day with the best tour guide Pepe. His knowledge and fluency in English is amazing. I highly recommend this trip.
Goree island was beautiful and memories that will last forever.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Michelle
We were pleased to share this day visiting Gorée and Dakar
We always welcome you and your friends
Once again thank you so much for your support writing a review and sharing your experiences during the day
Happy 2026
This is one of the most amazing experiences I’ve had traveling. The guide (Pape) was knowledgeable and did an outstanding job explaining the history and context behind sites. Overall, we really appreciate him and the service. Please reward him well and kuddos to Viator for finding such an awesome local guide.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hello Mohamed ,
We were pleased to share this experience with you.
We welcome your friends and colleagues to explore more Senegal
Thank you
Pape
Good tour with knowledgeable and friendly tour guide Pape. Only downside is to expect to be brought to a few tourist markets to spend unnecessary time there. Understand that this is common for tours.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Ivan
We were pleased to share quality experience with you.
We thank you for your time to write a review
We invite your friends and colleagues
Pape was very knowledgeable tour guide. It was a great way to see the highlights of Dakar. The tour is curated with details to attention that include avoiding the crowds at Goree island and good lighting at the statue during dusk
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Taharka
The Team was happy the show you this experience
We always welcome your friends and Family
Once again thank you for choosing our company
GO! This trip was phenomenal. Pape is the kindest, funniest and the most knowledgeable guide I’ve ever encountered on any of my tours. The program is well planned, flexible enough so that it avoids the crowds and they make you feel safe and cared for entire time. Also, going to Goree island without guide doesn’t make any sense at all, so don’t make this mistake :D If you are short on time, this tour gives you pretty much 100% of Dakar and a lot of Senegalese culture and history :)
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Michal
We were pleased to share this experience with you.
We always welcome your friends to experience more Senegalese culture history and food
Thank you for your time to write a review
Pape
Ismael our guide was amazing! He shared so much history, geography, and interesting facts. He took such great care to show us everything and was a delightful host. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Darrel
We thank you so much for your time to write a review.
Ismaila is a great guide and experienced
Our Team give unique experience that impacts our members
Always welcome your friends
Thank you
Pape
I enjoyed my day in Dakar and Goree Island. I received insightful perspectives and history regarding the western part of Africa known as Senegal. I had a delicious meal and great company throughout the day with my host Abdoulaye and driver Seru who got us around with no problem. I would highly recommend the tour for a full day!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Lindsay
We are grateful you took your time to write a review.
We welcome your friends and colleagues.
Abdoulaye is great !
Once again thank you
Pape was excellent and knew how to avoid crowds to get the best experience. He was very knowledgeable, as well. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Gregory
We were pleased to share this quality experience.
We welcome your friends and colleagues
The you for the review
This was an amazing experience for us and also our tour guide had all the experience of giving people the VIP treatment and we really appreciate him. He’s called Pape and he’s very good and experienced and we really loved our service.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Princess
We were pleased to share this experience with you.
We always welcome your friends colleagues and family .
Once again thank you
Pape
There's a reason this excursion has a perfect 5-star rating and so many reviews: it's a 5-star experience. This is the best way to get to know Dakar, with knowledgeable Pape as your guide. I'm so grateful for the experience and I would say any tour you want to do in Senegal, book with this company. Safe, professional, and fun. Thank you, Pape!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Priscilla
We were really pleased to receive you and share this experience.
We welcome your friends family and colleagues to explore more sites
Once again thank you so much
It is a really good tour to visit Goree and the most notable landmarks of Dakar. Really enjoyed the day with Pape. He is very knowledgeable, personable and efficient. Really made sure that I was not only enjoying the tour, but also was comfortable throughout. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Jerome
We really appreciate sharing this experience.
We always welcome you and your family and friends to explore other sites.
Once again thank you
Pape
This is THE tour. Pape is the most incredible guide: he knows everyone, plans the day out intentionally, and is a great storyteller. If you want to see the real Dakar, plus cover the main sights, plus savour the island, I couldn’t think of a better way to do it. I was intimated about exploring Dakar on my own and this was the perfect primer. Thank you Pape!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Yani
We were always glad to share this experience with you.
We always welcome you and your colleagues to explore more Senegal
Best wishes
Thanks
Pape
Truly a 5 star experience. I only had a day to experience Dakar while in the country for a conference, and felt like I got a great introduction to Senegal. Pape was an excellent guide, with years of experience, and had a clear passion for sharing Dakar with others. Don’t hesitate to book.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Cathrine
We were really pleased to share this experience.
We always welcome your family colleagues and friends .
Thank you for your time to write a review
Pape
This tour was amazing! Pape is the BEST tour guide I’ve ever had. He’s knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining. I learned a lot about Senegal and Goree Island. I also thought the tour was laid out well as well. We covered a lot of ground in one day.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Peter
Very pleased we were to make this experience fabulous.
We thank you for your flexibility and time to write a review
We welcome you again your family friends and colleagues.
All the best !
Pape
Great trip around Dakar and Gorée island. We saw the slaving houses and the museum with a frightful past - incredible that such a pretty place could have such a dark past. We also saw central Dakar and its main attractions. Lamine was an excellent guide - he even took us to the most Westerly point on the African continent. Thank you!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Simon
We were pleased to share this experience with you.
We welcome your friends and colleagues to.
The westernmost point is not included in the itinerary.
It’s a private zone and closed no access is permitted.
Thank you
Pape does a great job with this tour, modifying it to avoid crowds where necessary and being very considerate of the customer’s needs, desires, and expectations. He is a wealth of information and is well-respected by very many of the locals we encountered. He and the tour got such good reviews that I suspected they might be false, but I now confirm the tour and Pape both deserve five stars. This is my sixth Viator tour in three different countries, and they uphold a standard of excellence every time.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Jim
We were very pleased to share quality experience with you.
We always welcome your colleagues and friends to.
Thank you
Pape
This a wonderful personalized tour and you learn a lot about Senegal 🇸🇳, it's colonial past and sad history of the transatlantic slave trade.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Thomas
We were really pleased to share quality experience with you.
We always welcome your family friends and colleagues
Thank you
The experience was amazing from start to finish. My tour guide Pape was a wealth of information and knowledge. He shared many things with me about the history of the country. The process of navigating through the day was seamless and he did it without effort or stress. He is very friendly so expect locals to stop you and tell you what an amazing tour guide he is. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and others when they visit.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Christopher
We were really pleased to share this experience with you.
We always welcome your friends and family.
Once again we thank you for
Pape
Excellent tour provided. In a full day you’re able to experience all of the major attractions in Dakar. Guides were professional and friendly. 10/10 recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hey Le Yando
We were glad to share quality experience
We always welcome you .
Thank you
Pape
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