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6-Hour Historic Goree Island Tour From Dakar
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Shore Excursion

  • Duration

    6 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Sign up for this exciting excursion to explore Goree Island, a tiny car-free island off the coast of Dakar in Senegal, known for its role in the 15 th to 19 century Atlantic slave trade market. Pay your respects at the Catholic Church, roam around the colonial buildings and pass through narrow city streets. 

Highlights
  • Travel across the highly significant Goree Island 
  • Go to the house of slaves, now turned museum
  • Seek blessings at the Catholic Church
  • Admire the Portuguese architecture
  • Go to the former french fortification 
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    • Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning at 7 am to begin the program.
    • Upon arrival at Goree Island by ferry or small boat, go to the slave house and its famous door of no return where millions of black people were abused, humilated and enslaved and shipped to America.
    • Then, discover the french Catholic Church and the canons of Navron and visit the shackles to see the 10300 kgs iron ball.
    • Next, proceed to the historical museums- the former French governor's palace, the French government square, the Portuguese chapel and their fortification. 
    • Afterwards, return to your hotel to conclude the trip.
What's Included
  • Transportation with air-conditioner 
  • English-speaking tour guide 
  • Ferry tickets 
  • Museum fees 
  • Slave house fee 
  • Water and refreshments
What's Excluded
  • Personal expenses 
  • Lunch 
  • Tips and gratuities 
  • Alcohol
What to bring
  • Passports 
  • Hat /cap 
  • Suncream 
  • Repellent against mosquitoes 
  • Cash for souvenirs
Meeting Point

Dakar senegal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 300 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 250 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 300 / person