• Full-day excursion: Dakar and Gorée Island (UNESCO World Heritage site) Discover Dakar and Gorée Island (UNESCO).
  • Full-day excursion: Dakar and Gorée Island (UNESCO World Heritage site) Discover Dakar and Gorée Island (UNESCO).
  • Full-day excursion: Dakar and Gorée Island (UNESCO World Heritage site) Discover Dakar and Gorée Island (UNESCO).
  • Full-day excursion: Dakar and Gorée Island (UNESCO World Heritage site) Discover Dakar and Gorée Island (UNESCO).
  • Full-day excursion: Dakar and Gorée Island (UNESCO World Heritage site) Discover Dakar and Gorée Island (UNESCO).

Full-day excursion: Dakar and Gorée Island (UNESCO World Heritage site) Discover Dakar and Gorée Island (UNESCO).

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Country: Senegal

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Discover the World Heritage Site of Gorée Island and the icons of Dakar in a full day: ferry, official tour guide, entry to the House of Slaves included, and door-to-door transport.
Your day starts hassle-free: we'll pick you up at your hotel in Dakar and take you straight to the harbor to board a ferry to Gorée Island. Upon arriving at this car-free enclave, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, you'll wander through its ochre-colored streets lined with bougainvillea, colonial houses, and local artists' studios.

Accompanied by an official guide, you'll visit the Maison des Esclaves, where you'll get an up-close look at the historic "Door of No Return" and the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. Afterwards, enjoy a full lunch by the sea, with authentic flavors such as fresh fish or Thiéboudienne.

Back in Dakar, you'll explore the city's major landmarks: the imposing Monument to the African Renaissance — with the option of climbing its 198 steps for a 360° panoramic view — the Mosque of the Divinity by the Atlantic, and the historic Independence Square, as well as the lively handicraft markets.

The day ends with a private transfer back to your hotel, so you don't have to worry about a thing.

Important: The House of Slaves is closed on Mondays for its weekly day off.
If the Slave Lodge is closed or unavailable, we offer a guaranteed full refund for the affected reservation.
If you need an English-speaking tour guide for the excursion, please book the excursion in advance.

Highlights

  • Take a ferry to the World Heritage-listed Island of Gorée.
  • Visit the House of Slaves and the Door of No Return with an official tour guide.
  • Discover the African Renaissance Monument and its 360° views

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The police may check passports to allow travelers to access the ferry facilities. Bring the original with you, NOT a copy.
INCLUDED
  • Pickup from any hotel in Dakar
  • Private door-to-door transfer (round trip)
  • Ferry to Gorée Island
  • Official bilingual/multilingual guide (Spanish, French, or English)
  • Visit to the Maison des Esclaves. (Slave Lodge). Admission included
  • Panoramic sightseeing tour of Dakar (African Renaissance Monument, Divinité Mosque, Corniche, Independence Square)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Seafront lunch on Gorée Island
  • Drinks during the meal
  • Pick-ups outside Dakar (Saly, Mbour, Pointe Sarène — on request for an extra charge)

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.