5-Hour Gorée Island Tour with House of Slaves and Door of No Return

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Gorée, the tiny car-free island off Dakar's coast
• 02 See the House of Slaves and the infamous Door of No Return
• 03 Walk through narrow streets lined with colonial buildings
• 04 Discover the Catholic Church and historical museums

Explore Gorée, a tiny, car-free island off Dakar's coast in Senegal, known for its role in the 15th- to 19th-century Atlantic slave trade. Walk through its narrow streets and discover colonial buildings, including the House of Slaves, now a museum home to the infamous Door of No Return, from where 20 million slaves were shipped, never to return. Also visit the Catholic Church and the historical museums on this moving cultural tour.

Explore Gorée, a tiny, car-free island off Dakar's coast in Senegal, known for its role in the 15th- to 19th-century Atlantic slave trade.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dakar, Gorée

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Gorée Island Historical Walking Tour

• Pick up from the hotel.

• Arrive at Gorée Island by ferry.

• Visit the Door of No Return in the House of Slaves.

• Discover the Catholic Church.

• Explore the historical museums.

Return to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation

• English-speaking guide

• Ferry tickets

• Museum fees

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

• Lunch and beverages

• Gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Gorée, Dakar, Senegal

Tour start

Gorée, Dakar, Senegal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.