Full-Day Dakar City and Goree Island Tour with Lunch and Ferry Ticket
by SENEGAL ODYSSEY TOURS
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This full-day bus tour covers major sites in Dakar and Goree Island, lasting about eight hours. It includes a ferry ticket to Goree Island and admission to the Slave House there. The tour starts with a visit to Goree Island, where participants spend two hours learning about its history as the main slave depot in West Africa from the 15th to 18th centuries. Visitors see the Door of No Return and the Slave House, gaining insight into the conditions enslaved people endured. Back on the mainland, the tour continues with stops at several significant landmarks around Dakar. These include the Dakar Railway Station, noted for its colonial architecture, and the Mosque of the Divinity, a 15-minute visit showcasing Islamic architectural style. The Presidential Palace, originally built for the French Governor, is also included, along with a 20-minute stop at a 21st-century African monument that provides panoramic views of the city. The itinerary also features a 30-minute visit to Market Soumbedioune, where travelers can observe the local market atmosphere. The African Memorial Cathedral of Dakar is another stop, where the group spends 15 minutes seeing a major religious building in a predominantly Muslim country. The tour includes lunch and is conducted with an English-speaking guide. Air conditioning is available on the vehicle throughout the day. Gratuities, drinks, and souvenirs are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Island of Goree
Goree Island served as the main slave depot in West Africa from the 15th to 18th century. Visitors spend two hours here exploring the Door of No Return, where enslaved Africans were led to ships under harsh conditions.
120 min
Dakar Railway Station
This stop features the railway station, an important example of colonial architecture in Dakar.
The Mosque Of The Divinity
A 15-minute visit to this mosque highlights Islamic architectural design.
15 min
Presidential Palace
Originally built for the French Governor, this building now serves as the official residence of Senegal's sitting president.
21st-Century African Monument
A 20-minute stop at this monument offering panoramic views over the city of Dakar.
20 min
Market Soumbedioune
A stop to experience the atmosphere of the city tour through shopping.
30 min
African Memorial Cathedral of Dakar
Visitors see the impressive cathedral built in the 19th century in a country that is 95% Muslim, representing one of the finest examples of religious architecture.
15 min
La Maison des Esclaves
At the Slave House on Goree Island, visitors spend 30 minutes learning about the harsh living conditions experienced by enslaved people.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Dakar City and Goree Island Tour with Lunch and Ferry Ticket
by SENEGAL ODYSSEY TOURS
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$320Overview
This full-day bus tour covers major sites in Dakar and Goree Island, lasting about eight hours. It includes a ferry ticket to Goree Island and admission to the Slave House there. The tour starts with a visit to Goree Island, where participants spend two hours learning about its history as the main slave depot in West Africa from the 15th to 18th centuries. Visitors see the Door of No Return and the Slave House, gaining insight into the conditions enslaved people endured. Back on the mainland, the tour continues with stops at several significant landmarks around Dakar. These include the Dakar Railway Station, noted for its colonial architecture, and the Mosque of the Divinity, a 15-minute visit showcasing Islamic architectural style. The Presidential Palace, originally built for the French Governor, is also included, along with a 20-minute stop at a 21st-century African monument that provides panoramic views of the city. The itinerary also features a 30-minute visit to Market Soumbedioune, where travelers can observe the local market atmosphere. The African Memorial Cathedral of Dakar is another stop, where the group spends 15 minutes seeing a major religious building in a predominantly Muslim country. The tour includes lunch and is conducted with an English-speaking guide. Air conditioning is available on the vehicle throughout the day. Gratuities, drinks, and souvenirs are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Island of Goree
Goree Island served as the main slave depot in West Africa from the 15th to 18th century. Visitors spend two hours here exploring the Door of No Return, where enslaved Africans were led to ships under harsh conditions.
120 min
Dakar Railway Station
This stop features the railway station, an important example of colonial architecture in Dakar.
The Mosque Of The Divinity
A 15-minute visit to this mosque highlights Islamic architectural design.
15 min
Presidential Palace
Originally built for the French Governor, this building now serves as the official residence of Senegal's sitting president.
21st-Century African Monument
A 20-minute stop at this monument offering panoramic views over the city of Dakar.
20 min
Market Soumbedioune
A stop to experience the atmosphere of the city tour through shopping.
30 min
African Memorial Cathedral of Dakar
Visitors see the impressive cathedral built in the 19th century in a country that is 95% Muslim, representing one of the finest examples of religious architecture.
15 min
La Maison des Esclaves
At the Slave House on Goree Island, visitors spend 30 minutes learning about the harsh living conditions experienced by enslaved people.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.