Tours/Dakar/Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar
3.0(4)Dakar2–8 hours
VIATOR3.7(3)TRIPADVISOR1.0(1)
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At a glance
Duration
2–8 hours
Price from
$40 / person
Location
Dakar, Senegal
Rating
3.0 / 5 · 4 reviews
Languages
EN, IT, FR, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Guydeez
Description
Dakar can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors, but exploring with a local guide transforms your experience. This private, customized walking tour begins with your guide contacting you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring you visit the places that matter most to you. As you discover the city’s vibrant streets and cultural highlights, your guide shares insights into daily life, offering a clearer picture of Dakar’s rich heritage.
This is a personalized walking tour where you will explore the exterior of key monuments, including museums. However, if you would like to include a museum visit, we can arrange a customized experience—just let us know in advance.
Perfect for families, solo travelers, and couples, this tour provides deeper connection, expert knowledge, and a local perspective you wouldn’t get on your own. Explore Dakar with confidence and discover its hidden gems with a local expert by your side.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
21 times a day, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Next available
Mon, Oct 12
Adult (ages 1+)
$40
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $81.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:44 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
3 Hours Walking Tour 3 hours
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
8 Hours Walking Tour 8 hours
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
2 Hours Walking Tour 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included
4 Hours Walking Tour 4 hours
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
6 Hours Walking Tour 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included
Itinerary
Dakar
Pass by
The local guide will pick you up at the hotel ( if located in Dakar ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city center we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center. Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.
What's included
Included
Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
Private Walking Tour
Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
Customization of the tour
Not included
Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
Local transportation around the city (it’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)
Personal expenses
Pickup Locations & Times
The local guide will pick you up at your hotel ( if located in Dakar ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city center we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.0
4 reviews
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How it compares in Dakar
Starting price $40 is 65% below the typical $115 for tours of similar length in Dakar
Excurgo comparison of 152 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar take?
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar lasts about 2–8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this Dakar experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $81. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 21 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar 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. The local guide will pick you up at your hotel ( if located in Dakar ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city center we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour. Pickup points include BI Hotel 1, Les Mamelles Dakar Hotel.
What languages is Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Guydeez.
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Anonymous
January 28, 2025 · via Viator
This Is NOT really a walking tour
A walking tour this is not. There are really no places to walk as the sites are all spread out over the city. The guide charged me another 85 USD to take his car so we could actually see something. This tour should NOT be sold as a walking tour. Don't waste your money on this. Take a scheduled tour with Visit Senegal instead
Operator response
Hi,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. Our team has already reached out to you via email to address this matter. We appreciate your input and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Warm wishes,
Guydeez Team
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Y3229CFfrankk
December 27, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Expensive excursion that didn't happen. Guide not appeared-money gone!
The guide on the spot of Guydeez in Dakar had demonstrably not shown up to the meeting point at the port for the excursion. We waited 1.5 hours for him, looked for him and asked who might have seen him.
All details were discussed in advance by e-mail. When I later wrote to the tour guide Becaye Guindo in Dakar, he claimed that he was at the port and did not find us. Thus he admitted that he was informed about the date and details of the booked excursion. The port has only one exit for passengers and pedestrians. We searched for him for 1.5 hours and addressed all the people if this is the guide. In addition, we were clearly recognizable as tourists so he could have found us in any case.
We also called the emergency number of the booking/organizer Guydeez. There was also no help to get as a band announcement in Spanish came forward! The holiday time was wasted:
Private tailor-made walking tour with a local guide in Dakar, 3 hour walking tour 10:00 EUR €84.00 Wed, March 06, 2024 2 adults
And unfortunately we didn't get refunded either!
Despite several complaints we did not get the 84 euros back! Be careful: Rip-off and cheating!
From Tripadvisor/Viator I received standardized answers with canned texts via email. No reference had been made at all to my personal arguments. No detail or other information was provided. I was given a nice and general rejection by Viator. Viator did not comment on the fact that the tour guide knew about the event and did not appear as he claimed in the mail.
Poor service and not a bit customer friendly! The money's gone! Be careful: Guydeez fends off with false claims!
Operator response
Hallo,
Es tut uns wirklich leid, von Ihrer Erfahrung mit Ihrer Tour zu hören. Wir verstehen, wie frustrierend es gewesen sein muss, zu warten und nicht den Service zu erhalten, den Sie erwartet haben. Bei Guydeez möchten wir unvergessliche Erlebnisse schaffen, und es tut uns leid, dass wir Ihre Erwartungen diesmal nicht erfüllen konnten.
Wir nehmen Ihr Feedback ernst und haben bereits direkt per E-Mail mit Ihnen Kontakt aufgenommen, um dies weiter zu besprechen. Bitte wissen Sie, dass wir bereits eine Rückerstattung für die Tour bearbeitet haben und diesen Vorfall überprüfen, um in Zukunft einen besseren Service zu gewährleisten.
Nochmals unsere Entschuldigung für diese Unannehmlichkeiten. Wir hoffen, dass Sie uns eine weitere Gelegenheit geben, Ihr Vertrauen in unsere Dienste wiederherzustellen.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Das Guydeez-Team
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miriam_k
April 20, 2024 · via Viator
An amazing tour guide!!
I had an amazing tour with Bécaye! He was very friendly, warm and very knowledgeable about Dakar. We saw the top attractions in Dakar with ease and took some road trips. He’s very attentive and communicates well. Since I am English speaking, I was worried that I wasn’t going to navigate well around Dakar but Bécaye made sure I was well looked after! Please do book with him, you will not regret it!
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Christina_R
March 20, 2024 · via Viator
Great
This is an Excellent tour if you want to have an authentic experience with a local. We stoped at a restaurant and had a delicious lunch- I never would have thought to go there on my own.
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