Dakar - Gorée Island: Guided visit of culture, history, and art with an artist
ID: GYG1353243-2070630
Category:
Country: Senegal
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the island of Gorée on a 3-hour guided visit combining culture, history, and art, in the company of a local artist.
Discover the island of Gorée on a 3-hour guided visit combining culture, history, and art, in the company of a local artist. This experience allows you to explore the most important historical sites on the island while discovering its artistic and lively atmosphere.
The round-trip ferry crossing from Dakar is part of the experience. The meeting point is at the ferry wharf in Dakar, where your live guide will greet you before departure for the island.
During the tour, you will discover the major historical sights of Gorée, places linked to artists and personalities who have made their mark on the island, as well as spaces where you can meet local artists. This day trip offers an authentic look at the history of the island and its current cultural scene.
Route
Meet at the ferry wharf in Dakar and be welcomed by the guide.
Ferry crossing to Gorée Island.
Guided visit of the main historical sights.
Discover places associated with artists and personalities who have lived on the island.
Meeting with local artists.
Return crossing by ferry to Dakar.
What's Included
3-hour guided visit
Local artist live guide
Round-trip ferry crossing between Dakar and Gorée
Sightseeing of historical sights
Meeting with local artists
Meeting point
Ferry wharf in Dakar.
Highlights
- Ferry crossing to Gorée Island
- Guided visit of the main historical sights
- Sightseeing of places associated with artists and personalities who lived in Gorée
- Meeting with local artists
- Return crossing by ferry to Dakar
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dakar Ferry to Gorée Island in front of the Info desk
INCLUDED
- 3-hour guided visit
- Local artist live guide
- Round-trip ferry crossing between Dakar and Gorée
- Sightseeing of historical sights
- Meeting with local artists
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.