Private Tour
Full Day Private Tour in Dakar: move, eat, act like a local
Overview
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Visit Dakar like a local with your guide, Malou-P, a singer-writer during the night and a guide during the day. With his simple, sociable and teasing nature, Malou-P is a Senegalese proud of his culture, his country and his language. On the back of his vespa or in his car if you feel more comfortable, discover the life in the streets of working-class neighborhoods and interact with the people who live in Dakar. In complete safety with Malou, regular Touba coffee stops and laughter guaranteed! A friendly stroll to get to know Dakar's neighborhoods better and exchange about Senegalese culture, beliefs and the hard reality of the working market for the young people, whether you're just passing through or have lived here for several years!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Have breakfast in a small vendor near the high school of the neighborhood.
Walk in the streets of Medina and visit street workers - steel workers, carpenters and different kinds of informal market merchants. At one special street vendor, your guide will teach you about local beliefs and mystical lucky charms. You may buy your own lucky charm to bring back with you !
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Breakfast
Pickup points
Hotel Good Rade
VDN, Liberte 3 Ext. Dakar Senegal
Hotel VDN by Good Rade
10 556, Sacre Coeur 3 Ext. Vdn BP 6306 Dakar Senegal
Residence Faby 1
96 Rue Mermoz Pyrotech Lot Dakar Senegal
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Full Day Private Tour in Dakar: move, eat, act like a local
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super experience
Thea M,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Senegal had become champions the night before, so we couldn't do the city tour. Our guide offered alternative tour, we did this. Was really nice. They were also super helpful with all kinds of good tips
A Little Dakar Magic!
Gavin V,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Time was rubbery on this colourful and arty zoom around Dakar. I asked respectfully to avoid as many shopping stops as possible, so we had more time at the artists workshop, the mosque, and the monuments. But the true highlights were the beachside foodstop - incredible local spicy fish dish - and an unexpected drop-in to a cliffside reggae bar to watch the sun go down. Magic. Zey was a great guide, full of knowledge and fun.
Scam - Very bad quality
charlottepL2491TB,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I booked the tour as I wanted an alternative tour of Dakar and the description of te tour was exactly that. But that is not what I got. Unfortunately the normal guide was sick and the agency sent me a different guide, which they promised would be able to give same tour. Forst of all the guide started stating that his English was really bad. The first 2 hours he drove me around the Dakar showing me places, but without any explanations (although he was nice to help with taking pictures etc.). After 2 hours he stated that we would go for lunch and then he would drive me back to the hotel. I showed him the program and said that I wanted to see the streets of Medina, visit the street workers, hear about the local belief etc. He said that he would be able to do that as well. He took me to the area where the fishermen live, but again walked be around without any explanations. Then he took me to Kermel market, which is very small and nothing like the Medina / Sandaga market. Again I got no explanations, histories or other information about the places. The tour ended after 5 hours, which is much earlier than promised I could have ordered a taxi and received the same tour much cheaper. When I afterwards contacted the agency they stated that the guide speaks English and the the tour was given correct. By which I can only conclude that their quality level is close to fraud. The day after I went myself to Sandaga market and found a local vendor that showed me around the market and the workshop in perfect English. I paid him 5usd and bought some of his things. You can contact him directly Atou Fall +221 77 998 30 72 Tripadvisor / Viator has decided to pay me back 29usd, but I feel scammed, and I would not recommend this tour guide to anyone.
Dakar cross + cross
794freyab,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great day, crisscrossing Dakar. The guide explained everything very well and had a lot of information on a wide variety of topics ready. I was welcomed everywhere very friendly and devoted, had a lot of fun and enjoyed the day very much. All my wishes and ideas were taken into account. The tour I can highly recommend.
Absolutely fabulous: don’t miss it
Peter P,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This excursion is a great way to see city life in Dakar. Yes do the monuments and museums in another tour. But don’t miss this one. See how people live. See the fishing villages. The quaint restaurants. The food was fabulous. Malou is a great guy. He is knowledgeable. Great personality to hang out with for the day. I’m so glad I booked this tour and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get to know the culture in Senegal.
Dakar’s Streets Via Scooter? Hop On!
kylesL8609EG,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The only way to experience Dakar. Zip around via scooter and take in this vibrant, fast-paced city like a local. Malou is friendly, professional, and will make you feel as if you’re family. The whole tour flowed seamlessly from curbside pickup at my local accommodations all the way till drop off. As a traveler who loves to eat, a personal highlight was finding a plate of brilliantly spiced jollof rice and chicken for lunch at a locals only food stall. A tasty experience I surely would have missed wandering Dakar by myself. Do yourself a favor. Book this experience! 🇸🇳
Wow. Eye opening....
Amy S,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow. Eye opening. Thrilling. Not to be missed. The guys met us OUTSIDE the port gate on two mopeds with helmets. Cover up or wear lots of sunscreen. Bring water. A fascinating look at Senegalese society including back-alley breakfast shops and a delightful lunch at his aunt’s home. Some French very helpful.
As a first-time visitor...
Liliana M,,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00As a first-time visitor to Dakar, this tour provided me with the valuable and rare opportunity to explore the city through the eyes and experiences of a local. As a proud Senegalese and talented musician who is strongly engaged with the social life and cultural history of Dakar, Malou was the perfect guide for someone who is interested in arts, culture, and the complex histories of colonialism and exploitation in Africa. Highly recommend!
Visit to Dakar
b cayeg,,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am a local guide , and very often receive tourists, who come from different countries, we drive around to see the sights in Dakar (Renaissance Monument, Soumbédioune Handicraft Village, Museum of Black Civilizations, ..), we also stop at 1:30 pm, for lunch in a Senegalese restaurant, then continue our visit. And these are wonderful times.
Dakar from a local‘s point of view
Pascal O,,Jan 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An impressive experience to get to know the local culture and community. Very well organized and managed by Bea. The guide Malou is an expert in his profession and a very nice and welcoming person. Had breakfast and lunch with locals. I got many interesting insights with a lot of valuable background information. I can highly recommend this tour.
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