Senegal · Heritage Walks

Full-Day Dakar and Gorée Island History Tour with House of Slaves

1 Day Round trip from Dakar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See Dakar landmarks such as the Presidential Palace and the Monument of African Renaissance
02 Browse Dakar's colourful markets, including Kermel, Sandaga, and Soumbedioune
03 Cross by ferry to Gorée Island, a site deeply rooted in slave-trade history
04 Visit La Maison des Esclaves and stand at the "Door of No Return"
05 Explore the Historical Museum and the Institut Fondamental d'Afrique Noire Museum (IFAN)

Discover Dakar's key landmarks and colourful markets before crossing by ferry to Gorée Island, one of Senegal's most important historical sites. Visit the Institut Fondamental d'Afrique Noire Museum (IFAN) to gain insight into African history and regional cultures, then explore the island's powerful slave-trade heritage at La Maison des Esclaves and the "Door of No Return." This full-day experience combines city sightseeing, museum visits, and a moving heritage walk through Gorée's past.

From the "Door of No Return," countless Africans caught a last glimpse of their homeland before boarding the slave ships.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Dakar, Gorée

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dakar City Tour and Gorée Island Heritage Visit

Start a guided tour of the city with your Dakar tour guide at 8 am. During the tour, you will see some of Dakar's colourful markets, including Kermel fruit market, Sandaga, and the Soumbedioune arts, crafts, and fishing market.
Visit the Institut Fondamental d'Afrique Noire Museum (IFAN). It has been entrusted with studying local languages, restoring African history, and promoting the regional cultures of the people once ruled by French colonists in Africa.
Transfer to Dakar dock around midday and take a ferry boat to Gorée Island. The island is deeply rooted in the history of the slave trade.
During this tour, visit La Maison des Esclaves, which once held up to two hundred captives. Inspect the slave cells and the apartment of the slave dealers upstairs. From the "Door of No Return," countless Africans caught a last glimpse of their homeland before boarding the slave ships.
Explore the Historical Museum.
Board the ferry at 4 pm for Dakar and head back home.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Dakar 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Local taxes
Bottled water
Lunch
Dakar driver/guide
Professional Dakar tour guide
Tour escort/host
Hotel drop-off
Hotel pickup
Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Alcoholic drinks for guests aged 18 and above only (available to purchase)
Drinks
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
At the time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time.
Dress code is formal.

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