Would rate this 10 out of five. The kindness and patience of the guide while I asked so many questions throughout the day was so greatly appreciated. Goree Island was very moving and I learned a lot about my own roots. I don't really like tourist focused restaurants so the guide quickly and kindly helped us pivot to a more local restaurant which ended up being so delicious and only a short distance away. Even though we miss the boat because I was slow and trying to buy some local instrument the guide patiently and kindly waited with me for the next boat. Even though by now is evening we still did the Dakar city tour. Not only that, I felt like I was coming down with some kind of cold from the day prior. The guide and kind driver went out of their way to take me to a pharmacy so I could stock up on some lmedications (great Pharmacy too). This tour left Lee was such a positive impression of Senegal.
Dakar City Tour and Goree Island
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Price from
- $162 / person
- Location
- Dakar, Senegal
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 54 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Diallo Tours Services
- Meeting point
- We can meet travelers at their hotel lobby or at their hotel exit gate.For travelers who are in a private appartment we will specify a startint point depending on the area
Description
Today you will enjoy a Dakar city tour to explore this bustling West Africa city with its colorful local markets. You will also view the impressive African Monument Renaissance,Soumbedioune Market,art galleries before getting onboard for the Goree island excursion.There you will taste a delicious lunch before starting your visit with the slave house museum,some colonial sites and have have a stroll in this nice island.At 4:30pm you will take the ferry boat back to Dakar.The boat ride takes just 25mn Back in Dakar where a courtesy vehicle will drive you back to your location..
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 13–50)
- $162
- Senior (ages 51–90)
- $162
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $86
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our accredited guide will take you to the huge Monument of the African Renaissance and explain the cultural input of this monument for the African people.
What's included
Included
Hotel drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Hotel pickup
Local taxes
Not included
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up from any locations in Dakar and in Saly.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
54 reviews
How it compares in Dakar
- No. 6 by number of reviews among 153 tours in Dakar
- Starting price $162 is 21% below the typical $206 for tours of similar length in Dakar
Excurgo comparison of 153 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Dress code is formal
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dakar City Tour and Goree Island take?
Dakar City Tour and Goree Island lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Dakar City Tour and Goree Island cost?
Prices start at $162 per person for this Dakar experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Dakar City Tour and Goree Island run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does Dakar City Tour and Goree Island cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $86, adults from $162.
Can I cancel Dakar City Tour and Goree Island for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick you up from any locations in Dakar and in Saly. Pickup points include Novotel Dakar.
What languages is Dakar City Tour and Goree Island offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Dakar City Tour and Goree Island worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 54 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Diallo Tours Services.
Reviews(54)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
C
Would definitely book this tour again and go on other tours with this group. This tour company did a great job.
B
Absolutely amazing
The experience was wonderful. Our driver and tour guide was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend the tour. You will be gone all day so plan accordingly and wear comfortable shoes!
J
Fun day from Ponto to Dakar with Paco
Goree was worth it, then went to Dakar. From Ponto Rui booked with privetaxi Paco, DST Travels +221 776068391.(stated outside hotel) Paco has stayed with us and arranged everything, in Dakar we could stop where we wanted, highly recommended. Along the way he also talked about life in Senegal. Not booking with travel agency, way too expensive and everything goes in larger groups, personal contact was very nice.
R
Great tour of Dakar and Gorée
We really enjoyed the tour of Dakar and Gorée Island, especially because there were only two of us in the group. This allowed us to ask a lot of questions about Senegal to the guide Papé, who had the right answers to all of them and was very informed also about the situation in Europe. The pickup at the hotel took place even before the scheduled departure time, and we were informed the day before the excursion that we needed to have our passports with us for the ferry crossing from Dakar to Gorée. We toured Gorée Island and learned about its history, and we had a very good lunch at a restaurant on the island. In Dakar, we stopped at various places and we particularly enjoyed the stop at the African Renaissance Monument, the largest statue in Africa. By 5 PM, we were already back at the hotel in Saly. This tour is highly recommended.
H
Great tour and guide! But definitely some problems
The guide was great! He was very informative and friendly. Unfortunately, after the trip to Goree island, the driver did not return to pick us up. The guide called many times but the driver did not return. The guide was able to secure a taxi to take me around for the rest of the tour but I believe it was shortened and rushed due to being in a taxi instead of the tour vehicle. I’m glad the guide stuck around because I was the only person on the tour and it could have turned in to a really bad situation being stranded as a solo female in Dakar.
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback.Sorry for the driver who did not return on time to continue the city tour. We appreciate our tour guide who found a solution to complete the tour.We will take some steps to avoid such a misconvenience with the driver. We are glad you liked your guide service.
D
A rich and resilient history
So glad I did this tour, I learned so much about the history of Senegal and my history. My guide was attentive, responsive, and supportive. My favorite part was Goree Island where I was humbled by the atrocities that occurred and got to celebrate local artists and eat good food!
G
Things to do to know the history of Senegal
Very nice outing, mix of the visit of Dakar (a bit fast and all by bus) and the island of Gorée which tells very well the history of Senegal
C
Good tour
The tour was very nice, Goree Island is impressive, as is the African Renaissance monument (truly massive). Abdoulaye was a very good guide, informative, spoke good English and was pleasant to be around. I would have liked to see a bit more of Dakar - there are only 2 stops at the Catholic Cathedral and the Renaissance monument. Would have liked to walk around the city a bit more. But for what the tour did show, it was certainly worth it!
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback.It was a pleasure to show you Dakar city and Goree island. Starting from Somone time is short for more walking tour in Dakar as the transfer back to your hotel is a long way and the traffic jump in Dakar is usually difficult. So we didn't want you to arrive very late at your hotel.That is why we didn't make many stops.
N
Excellent and informative tour.
Excellent tour. Interesting, informative and enjoyable. Right amount of time and well planned. Assane was a terrific guide. Highly recommended tour and guide.
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F
Mr.Alpha Dia was our...
Mr.Alpha Dia was our guide, he was excellent in everything! He was knowledgeable about the city and hit all the highlights and gave historical narration! He was kind and patient. His partner at Goree Island was a local and gave a great tour! The driver with Mr. Dia was a good driver and we felt safe. I give this tour a 10/10! I will recommend to my family and friends.
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