Private Tour

Full-Day DAKAR city / GOREE Island Tour

Name: Full-Day DAKAR city / GOREE Island Tour
Price: 160 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.65 (165 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

As you choose this tour, the number one thing on your mind is: why should I use this GUIDE instead of the others?

Well, I have lived in the USA for over 12 years and all of my tours are SOLELY conducted in ENGLISH.

It is not easy to really experience Dakar on your own. You may take a standard city tour. Sure, you will see a lot but, in all probability, the Dakar experience will escape you without the expertise of a knowledgeable guide to show you the hidden spots. As I take you on this popular tour combination, my whole goal is not to make you love DAKAR the way I do, but to make you understand it in order to turn your visit into a long-lasting memory. However, you cannot visit Dakar without seeing Goree island. The last place African Slaves saw before being shipped across the ocean never to return. A visit to the Door-Of-No-Return in the Slave House will give you a sense of why GOREE is the most visited place in the country.

PS: REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PASSPORT WITH YOU.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Island of Goree

GOREE island was the most important Slave depot in West Africa between the 15th and the 18th century. Slaves were brought in against their will under horrible conditions and suffering unspeakable.abuse. A visit to the door-of-no- return will give you an idea of millions of African Slaves being sorted out and led into the Slave ships yelling for mercy.

2 hours • Admission Included

Dakar Railway Station

A wonderful example of colonial architecture. One of the most important architectural landmarks

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Ferry ticket and Slave House admission fee

Lunch

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

English-speaking guiding services

Gratuities

Beverages and purchase of personal items of souvenir

Pickup points

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Full-Day DAKAR city / GOREE Island Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.65

165 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

145

Perfect!
Leilah Hillman,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An increasing formative and moving tour. Excellent tour company and phenomenal guide and driver. Everything was perfect from start to finish!
Exceptional!
leilah H,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely incredible experience! What an awesome tour company and excellent guide full of interesting information.
Dakar full day excursion
jean v,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
After cruise picked up on time at port terminal.With friendly and knowledgeable guide Bobacar Ndiaye visited island Gorée. Afterwards Dakar city with musée Black Africa and most sights visited. Dropped off at airport afterwards.
5 star day trip on Ile de Gorée and Dakar centre
NielsAslak K,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guide was very knowledgeable, calm and at the same time humorous. Nice walk on Ile De Gorée followed by sightseeing in Dakar city. The breakfast was also delicious and authentic!
Goree, educational and historic
Norma J,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Can be as long, simple or brief as you wish. Guides are well informed and will cater to your wishes. Tour is not "canned."
Excellent historical tour!!!
MichaelS,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Oumar Kebe picked me up at my hotel. Went straight to the port for the ferry to Goree Island. Amazing and heart wrenching sights. We made it to the Slave House before the tour groups which was great. Back to the mainland we then did a city tour. I mentioned a couple items of interest not in the scheduled itinerary and Oumar made sure I saw those as well. The best part of this tour is your guide Oumar Kebe. His historical knowledge of Senegal is excellent and second to none. He was very friendly, accommodating and spoke excellent English. He’s also a minor celebrity as a former goalkeeper. Everyone knows him and greets him. He’s like an ambassador without a diplomatic passport! A truly unforgettable experience with Oumar! Book this tour!!
Nice one-day overview of Dakar
DocBot,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a 12-hour stopover in Dakar and this was a great way to spend part of the day. This was a very nice overview of the city and region of Dakar, including a trip to Goree Island, seaside lunch, and to the African Renaissance Monument. The tour operator and guide were very flexible and even tailored some of the trip to my travel needs. The vehicle was safe and seemed properly guarded while we were exploring parts of the city. The guide was knowledgeable (and had been doing it for a very long time), and able to answer questions as they arose.
Mediocre
mkN4088XT,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Mediocre guide. Did not want to spent too much energy/time. Convenient though that tickets were bought and quick passage at the ferry terminal.
Island of hardship but also beauty
Graham J,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
A good, informative visit about the slave trade. Interesting to see the sand artists at work. A pity that the pace of the tour did not allow time to see more of the island.
Excellent
Robin L,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Oumar is a great communicator and very professional at explaining everything to me about Dakar and goree island