Full day: City tour of Dakar and Gorée Island
Description
The visit to Dakar is unique in the sense that during a visit to the island of Gorée, you meet an appointment with the history of humanity. The island of Gorée was for four centuries the place of dispatch of slaves for Europe and America. You will explore one of the slave houses used as a museum with its "famous return door". From the island of Gorée, 15 to 20 million slaves will be shipped to the New World. This unique island has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1978. Beyond, you will explore Dakar, the former capital of the colonies of French West Africa. presidential house, which was the residence of the former French governor, the place of independence, the Sandaga market, the place of the obelisk, the monument of the African Renaissance, the mosque deity. And a visit to the old districts of Dakar will give you a true portrait of Africa.
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Itinerary
From your hotel, we begin this circuit of life, starting by exploring: Dakar, the former capital of the West African colonies. We will see the Independence Square, the historic cradle of Dakar, as well as the presidential mansion, the Place des Hommes d'Infanterie du Senegal, the train station, the National Assembly, the Grand Cathedral, the Place de l'Obélisque, the mosque of the divinity before ending with the monument of the African Renaissance. Then we will go to the ferry terminal to take the ferry to the island of Gorée, where we meet, with the history of mankind. The island of Gorée was one of the important places where slaves were shipped to Europe and America. There we visit the slave, where you will see the famous "door of return" and the cells, where the slaves were chained, waiting for the boats to come back and carry them. Then, we will tour the island to discover world heritage: the French church of 1830, the place where the Portuguese built their chapel of 1481, used at the time as a cemetery for Portuguese missionaries, the residence of the French governor , the historical museum, the old French fortifications. In short, all the heritage.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up at your hotel
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Dakar is a beautiful city With these colorful markets Gorée Island is a historic place, the slave house is a place of memory
Merci beaucoup
My spouse and I had a wonderful time on this tour. The guide, David, was very accommodating and helpful. The trip to Goree Island was happy and sad, but worth the visit. We visited the market and purchased beautiful things.
Thank you
I visited Dakar with my brother and I planned my trip with the Senegal Tourist Guide. I recommend him for making our experience a memorable one. I will visit Senegel again soon..
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