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A courtyard with yellow walls, a palm tree, and a metal staircase. 1
A group of people posing in front of a yellow building with wooden shutters and cacti. 2
A chair covered with a colorful, plaid fabric. 3
A stone building entrance with a sign for Centre Socio-Culturel Boubacar Joseph Ndiaye. 4
A museum exhibit with two statues on pedestals, each accompanied by a descriptive plaque. 5
By Seneasy

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Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $103 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Exclusive tour of Gorée away from the usual tourist routes
    • Welcome by a local guide directly at the pier
    • Access to the island's museums and iconic sites included
    • Discovery of little-known and iconic sites on Gorée Island
    • Small group encouraging interaction and immersion

Activity location

    • Dakar
    • Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Embarcadère Île de Gorée, Dakar, Sénégal | Your guide will be waiting for you at the pier. Please contact them upon your arrival at the venue using the number that will be sent to you the day before the activity.
    • Dakar, Région de Dakar, Senegal

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Gorée Island: Guided Day Trip with Ferry and Museum (No Meal)

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
CA $86.85 x 2 AdultsCA $173.70
Total
Price is CA $173.70

Gorée Island: Day Trip with Live Guide, Ferry, and Museum (with Meal)

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

This option includes lunch at a partner restaurant, which is the perfect way to extend your experience on the island in a delightful setting.

Starting time: 9:30AM
Price details
CA $102.64 x 2 AdultsCA $205.28
Total
Price is CA $205.28

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guide fee
  • Inclusions
    Ferry tickets (€9/$11)
  • Inclusions
    Admission to the House of Slaves (€2.50/$3)
  • Inclusions
    Municipal tax
  • Inclusions
    Lunch at the restaurant (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees for the Historical Museum (€5 / $6)
  • Exclusions
    Drinks and other extras at the restaurant
  • Exclusions
    Transport from your hotel (available at an additional cost)

What you can expect

  • Enjoy a smooth and stress-free exploration of Gorée Island on this guided day trip, designed to make your experience effortless from start to finish.

    From the outset, everything is taken care of by the Seneasy team: your ferry tickets are booked in advance to avoid queues, and a local guide greets you directly upon arrival to accompany you throughout the tour.

    The route allows you to discover the island's key sites through several carefully selected stops. You will explore Gorée in its various facets: its history, its role as a place of remembrance, but also its current local life, with an accessible and balanced approach.

    Entrance fees to sites and museums are included, allowing you to enjoy the tour without any supplement fees or on-site organisation.

    At the end of the tour, you have the option of extending the experience with lunch at a partner restaurant (optional), which is renowned for the quality of its cuisine and its pleasant setting.

    Offered in a small group, this day trip ensures a friendly experience, with personalised attention and time to interact with your guide.

    Please note that the opening hours of the museums on the island may vary and are sometimes unpredictable, especially on public holidays.

    Please also note that ferry departures are subject to strict schedules. Any delay may result in missing the ferry, with no possibility of a refund or rescheduling.

Location

Activity location

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    • Dakar
    • Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Embarcadère Île de Gorée, Dakar, Sénégal | Your guide will be waiting for you at the pier. Please contact them upon your arrival at the venue using the number that will be sent to you the day before the activity.
    • Dakar, Région de Dakar, Senegal