Private Tour

Full Day Tour : The highlights Of Dakar And Gorée Isla d

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Gorée island is world heritage site classified by the UNESCO. ,

This famous island was very active in slave trade ,and will from 1536 to 1848 ,year of the abolition of slavery be ,the main transit center ,where 15 to 20 slaves will be shipped for the America's.

Slavery will first start on the island practiced by the Portuguese in 1536 .On Gorée island ,we will open a chapter of the history of mankind with the visit of THE SLAVES HOUSE and its famous "DOOR OF NO RETURN",which was the last link of the slave with the Motherland or Africa .Here you learn how Black people were abused,downgraded,brutalized by the slaves merchants ,and their collaborators for nearly 4 centuries.Then Dakar ,to visit its hidden wonders such as: the Monument Of The African Renaissance ,The Museum of Black Civilisation ,plus the presidential mansion ,the independence and the Senegalese infantry men square, the former railway station which , Soweto square, the obelisk monument and the divinity mosque.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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‘s Included

My times and services as a tour guide

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Slaves house and museum fee

Ferry tickets

Coffee and/or Tea

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Novotel Dakar

Ave Abdoulaye Fadiga, Bp 2073 Dakar Senegal

Pullman Dakar Teranga

10, Rue Colbert, Place De L' Independance Dakar Senegal

Hotel Jardin Savana

Corniche Est Dakar Senegal

Blaise Diagne Intl. Airport

Dakar Senegal

Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza, a member of Radisson Individuals

Route De La Corniche Ouest, Fann Residence Dakar Senegal

What To Expect

Dakar

Discovery of Dakar’s cultural park ,an architectural and cultural jewel ,in which we have The Monument Of The African Renaissance ,The Museum of Black Civilisation and the National Theatre ,but also the Railroad Station,a newly renovated building ,which dates back 1885 ,and which is part of Senegal ‘s historical heritage. Explore also the Independence Square ,the Roman Catholic Church,the Divinity Mosque ,the Obelisk and the Senegalese infantry men squares . When touring around Dakar ,you will have a portrait of the Senegalese dressed in colourful African attires . the bush taxi ,the street venders ,all those things that makes African.:Gorée island where in the early 15th century ,millions of Black people were enslaved and shipped for the Americas. We will lay bare ,slavery on Gorée island exploring the slaves houses and its famous “DOOR OF NO RETURN”,before ending with all the heritage .There ,you will learn, how Black people were enslaved,humiliated ,abused for centuries.

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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