Senegal · City Tours

5-Hour Dakar City Tour with Sombedioune Market and Ocean Drive

5 Hours Round trip from Dakar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See Dakar's famous monuments, squares, museums, and historic landmarks
02 Drive along the ocean for beautiful views of the city
03 Visit Sombedioune, Dakar's largest arts and crafts market
04 Discover the Renaissance Monument, said to be taller than the Statue of Liberty

Visit Dakar, Senegal's capital and largest city, on this 5-hour tour of its most famous landmarks and neighborhoods. See notable monuments, squares, museums, the cathedral, the university, and other key sites while hearing the stories connected to them. Drive along the ocean for beautiful views and continue through the Island of Snakes to Sombedioune, the city's largest market, known for its arts and crafts.

Visit the Renaissance Monument, which is said to be taller than the Statue of Liberty.

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dakar Landmarks, Ocean Drive, and Sombedioune Market

Depart from Independence Square and proceed towards the Presidential Palace.
Drive along the ocean to enjoy a beautiful view.
Continue to the IFAN Historical Museum and the National Assembly.
Stop at the Cathedral, built in 1929 in a mixture of styles.
Next, proceed to the Fisherman Mosque, the largest building in the city.
Explore Fann Residence, a well-manicured area with lavish homes.
Continue to Dakar University, built in 1957.
Drive through the Island of Snakes to Sombedioune, the largest market in the city, known for its arts and crafts. It is the ideal place for souvenir shopping and other items, especially if you are looking for something unusual, light, and inexpensive.
Visit the Renaissance Monument, which is said to be taller than the Statue of Liberty.